Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in MSK

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a focus on musculoskeletal imaging. The successful candidate will engage in both general and specialty imaging, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care. This role requires full GMC registration, FRCR, and an established competence in MSK radiology.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Participation in CME/CPD

Qualifications

• Competence in adult general, acute, trauma imaging.
• Sub-speciality experience in MSK Radiology.
• Ability to take full clinical responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiology service and ensure diagnostic provision.
• Undertake emergency duties on a rota basis.
• Participate in clinical audit and employ research interests.

Skills

Diagnostic MSK Ultrasound

MSK Injections

Reporting MSK cross-sectional studies

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

FRCR

CCT or equivalent

Job description

Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist post with an interest in MSK imaging. Our department consists of a team of 23 Consultant radiologists, 3 international Clinical Fellows, and 6 Registrars at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicants must have obtained the FRCR or equivalent, be on the specialist register or be within six months of attaining the CCT at the interview stage.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate in the radiological workload of the department. He/she will undertake sub-speciality work in the area of interest in addition to general cross sectional reporting including CT, MRI and ultrasound according to the requirements of the department and the experience of the candidate.

The post holder will work with a team of Radiologists contributing to local MSK Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting and may be required to contribute/deputise for the respective MDTs. The post holder will work across a multi-disciplinary team working with colleagues in other clinical specialities and organisations.

About us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provision, with Consultant colleagues, of a Radiology service to Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust with responsibility for the adequate provision of a diagnostic service and proper functioning of the department.
• To undertake emergency duties where appropriate out of hours and to under-take this duty on a rota basis with Consultant colleagues. Currently, the on-call consultants undertake/supervise and report appropriate urgent ultrasound, CT scans and urgent MRI Cauda Equina scans. Advice on plain films is provided where necessary. A full local interventional radiology on call service is not provided.
• There is currently no on-call service for MRI or isotope scans.
• Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues for periods of leave.
• To clinically direct medical exposures performed by radiographic staff.
• To participate in Clinical Audit.
• Opportunities exist by agreement to follow individual research interests.
• To participate in CME/CPD according to the requirements of the Royal College of Radiologists.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• FRCR
• CCT or equivalent and on the Specialist Register or within six months of being eligible

Desirable

• Post CCT fellowship in MSK Imaging
• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, PhD or MSc)

Experience in Speciality and Subspecialty

Essential

• Competence in adult general, acute and trauma imaging
• Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
• Sub-Speciality experience in MSK Radiology imaging and MSK MDT work
• Competence in reporting MSK cross-sectional studies including MSK MRI/CT

Desirable

• Experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
• Further experience in MSK Tumour work.

Skills in speciality and subspeciality

Essential

• Competence in diagnostic MSK US
• Competence in US guided and fluoroscopy guided MSK injections

Desirable

• Experience in US guided soft tissue biopsies
• Experience in CT Guided bone biopsy and injection

Knowledge

Essential

• Completion of recognised Speciality Training Programme or equivalent leading to accreditation with Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent, (or within six months of completion of such at time of interview.)
• Appropriate experience and training in the sub-speciality (MSK).

Clinical Governance & Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research

Desirable

• Peer reviewed publications

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainee's

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualifications

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Ability to practice independently as a Consultant

Desirable

• Completion of a general management course or programme
• Management experience

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