Radiology Consultant with Subspecialist Expertise in MSK Radiology: Sponsorship Available

EasyInfoBlog.com LLC; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £113,565–£150,569

Flexible working, including remote/at‑

Home workstation provided for remote报告

Time for teaching, research and CPD

Collaboration with an established radi

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Radiology Consultant to provide specialist MSK radiology reporting and leadership across hospital and community sites in Blackburn. The role includes independent MSK X-ray, CT and MRI reporting, ultrasound procedures and MDT leadership.

You will contribute to clinical leadership, teaching, research and service development, with opportunities for flexible working and remote reporting from a home workstation.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and Specialist Register in Radiology (MSK)
• Extensive NHS experience in MSK radiology.
• Ability to independently report CT/MRI/X-ray examinations.
• Experience leading orthopaedic and rheumatology MDT discussions.
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Independently report MSK X-ray, CT and MRI examinations and provide specialist clinical opinions.
• Perform MSK ultrasound examinations, ultrasound-guided injections, arthrograms and fluoroscopy procedures.
• Lead orthopaedic and rheumatology MDT discussions and support treatment planning.
• Undertake general and acute CT and MRI reporting for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Participate in the on-call rota, including on-site duties at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
• Supervise junior medical staff and collaborate with radiographers, clinicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Support clinical governance, risk management, audits and continuous quality improvement.
• Contribute to medical education, research and development of radiology services.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Supervision of junior staff

Education

GMC registration

Entry on GMC Specialist Register in Radiology

Core radiology training with MSK specialization

Job description

Job Title: Radiology Consultant
Employer: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Blackburn, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

Provide specialist musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology services within a multidisciplinary Radiology Directorate.

Independently interpret and report MSK X-rays, CT scans and MRI examinations.

Perform diagnostic ultrasound, image-guided procedures and MSK fluoroscopy.

Lead orthopaedic and rheumatology multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

Work across hospital and community diagnostic sites equipped with modern CT, MRI, ultrasound and interventional facilities.

Contribute to clinical leadership, service development, teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Independently report MSK X-ray, CT and MRI examinations and provide specialist clinical opinions.
• Perform MSK ultrasound examinations, ultrasound-guided injections, arthrograms and fluoroscopy procedures.
• Lead orthopaedic and rheumatology MDT discussions and support treatment planning.
• Undertake general and acute CT and MRI reporting for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Participate in the on-call rota, including scheduled on-site duties at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
• Supervise junior medical staff and collaborate with radiographers, clinicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Support clinical governance, risk management, audits and continuous quality improvement.
• Contribute to medical education, research and the development of radiology services.

Requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Radiology.
• Completed core radiology training and appropriate specialist training in diagnostic radiology, particularly MSK radiology.
• Extensive NHS experience in MSK radiology.
• Ability to independently report a broad range of CT and MRI examinations and perform general ultrasound lists.
• Proven competence in MSK ultrasound procedures, MSK fluoroscopy and arthrograms.
• Experience independently reporting MSK X-rays, CT and MRI scans.
• Ability to lead orthopaedic and rheumatology MDTs.
• Strong communication, leadership, teamwork and junior staff supervision skills.
• Understanding of NHS clinical governance and risk management.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and keeping specialist knowledge up to date.
• Satisfactory occupational health clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of £113,565–£150,569.
• Permanent consultant appointment with a 10-programmed-activity weekly job plan.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the option to undertake some reporting and supporting professional activities from home.
• A home workstation provided for remote reporting.
• Dedicated time for supporting professional activities, including teaching, research, audit and professional development.
• Opportunity to work with advanced diagnostic imaging technology across multiple clinical sites.
• Collaboration with an established team of 29 consultant radiologists and approximately 280 radiographic and support staff.
• Opportunities to contribute to clinical leadership, specialist service development and medical education.
• Access to teaching links with the University of Cumbria and the University of Salford.