Consultant Radiologist special interest Musculoskeletal

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Barnsley is seeking a committed Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in musculoskeletal radiology. Responsibilities include enhancing musculoskeletal services and participating in general imaging and on-call duties. Applicants should have recent higher-level training and a fellowship in radiology. This role supports both clinical work and teaching, with the possibility of flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Dedicated office space

Home workstation for on-call duties

Opportunity for teaching and development

Qualifications

• 6 months recent higher-level training in radiology.
• Experience in general radiology skills, including CT/MRI/USS/X-ray.
• Ability to participate in on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Augment and enhance musculoskeletal services delivered by Medical Imaging.
• Support general imaging services and participate in MDT work.
• Manage general radiology workflow and teaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Teaching ability

Clinical audit participation

Education

Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons (MRCS)

Higher training in special interest

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible andcommitted Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in general and musculoskeletal radiology to our cohesive,hard-working and friendly team. The BHNFT Medical Imaging Teamincludes Consultant Radiologists, radiology specialty doctors, radiologyresidents, consultant mammographers and Advanced Practitioners and provides acomprehensive imaging service. The trust is rated as good by the CQC withperformance benchmarked well within the top quartile of acute trusts by NHSE.

Responsibilitieswould include augmenting and enhancing musculoskeletal services delivered by MedicalImaging, support of general imaging services with colleagues and MDT support.

Thesuccessful candidate will also be expected to participate in the generalradiology workflow, audit, quality improvement, MDT work, teaching, and generalon-call rota (1 in 8). Teleradiology cover the acute MR service from17:00-20:00 on weekdays and 08:00 20:00 at weekends and the acute CT servicefrom 20:00 08:30.

Allsuccessful candidates will have dedicated office space, shared acute reportingspaces within the main department. Home workstations are be provided foron-call duties and to allow for periods of working from home (to be agreed atjob plan meetings).

Main duties of the job

We have benefited from recent investment including CT,MRI, Ultrasound and a flagship Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) withinBarnsley Glass Works in the heart of the community with opportunities forgreater expansion.

Candidates should have 6 months recent higher-level training in theirarea of interest at a recognised training centre or equivalent experience in asimilar post. Opportunities are also available to suit other specialistinterests.

Informaldiscussions and arrangements to visit can be made with:

Dr D RawClinical Lead

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About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Checkif you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Please find the job description and person specification for his post can be found under the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Teaching, Audit and Research

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit
• Ability and desire to teach and support junior staff effectively
• Knowledge of the NHS and its developments
• Ability to critically appraise relevant medical literature
• Record of accomplishment in radiology
• Evidence of service improvement
• Evidence of involvement in research e.g., publication of original research, presentation at regional, national or international meetings

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
• At least 6 months higher training in the post holders special interest from a recognised training centre
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Surgeons (MRCS)
• Other professional or higher qualification

Experience

• Suitable experience in areas of specialist interest.
• Experience in General radiology skills (CT/MRI/USS/X-ray/intervention) to allow post holder to offer general reporting and opinions on a broad range of work commonly encountered in a general radiology department.
• Experience of out-of-hours working if relevant
• Willingness and ability to fulfil the job description, including participation in the on-call rota.
• Postgraduate experience and familiarity of UK NHS hospital system
• Ability to work in a team

Management Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development/delivery
• Ability to delegate appropriately
• Ability to work within a team
• Completed an appropriate management or leadership course

Personal requirements

• Meets fitness to practice guidance as issued by the GMC
• Fulfil all duties of post including on-call requirements, if required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Interim Clinical Lead and Consultant Radiologist