Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist (MSK & Trauma) | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - London - ref. o8283519
The appointment offers an opportunity to strengthen an established team of MSK radiologists, some of whom also support major trauma services.
The successful candidate will have completed formal training in MSK and major trauma radiology and will have experience in all aspects of MSK and general cross-sectional imaging.
Rapid access and the safe and efficient reporting of inpatient and emergency workload are key priorities, and the post holder will be expected to contribute to the general work of the department, including plain film and CT reporting, which is delivered by a large consultant team across 7 days, and includes a day time duty rota, scheduled but infrequent and flexible sessions at weekends and extended weekdays.The post holder will also be expected to deliver regular evening sessions as part of the job plan.
In line with the stature and ambition of the Academic Health Sciences Centre, the successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to training and, if appropriate, research, as well as working with the Divisional and Directorate management team to help manage and improve the service effectively.
The successful candidate will have completed formal training in general radiology and will have experience in MSK and major trauma imaging. Approximately 60% of their time will be dedicated to MSK subspecialty work including ultrasound, all aspects of cross-sectional imaging, image guided procedures, MDTs and plain film reporting.
The appointee will also be expected to contribute to the general work in the department, includingduty “hot desk” reporting, general CT and plain radiographs. Part of this will take the form of an extended day to regularly provide consultant presencefrom Monday to Friday between 5pm to 8pm.This will involve reporting A&E and inpatient scans to support the radiology registrars and fellows.
Supporting Professional Activities: 2 PA per week. One Core SPA (CPD, Statutory mandatory training, Governance), second SPA discretionary by the Trust to be used for teaching, educational supervision of junior staff, additional roles. One SPA Must be on site, one can be remote if requested.
Site for each activity to be finalised across the three main sites (CXH, HH and SMH) after appointment of the post. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to undertake sessions at one of the new CDCs.
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Applications are invited for a substantive full-time (1.0 WTE) Consultant MSK and Trauma radiologist. The appointment will strengthen the established team of radiologists.
The successful candidate will have completed formal training in radiology, and will have experience in MSK ultrasound, procedures, and all aspects of MSK/ trauma cross-sectional imaging and plain film reporting.
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the general work of the department which includes the provision of 7-day consultant led reporting – through scheduled but flexible and infrequent weekend sessions – and the provision of an extended weekday consultant reporting service.
An interest in training and research is strongly encouraged in accordance with the strategic aims of the Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Key areas of responsibilities:
- Provide high quality care to patients in Imaging
- Research, teaching and training
- Performance management
- Medical staff management
- Governance
- Strategy and business planning
- Leadership and team working
The applicants must hold their CCT in Radiology or be on the GMC Speciality Register, or be within 6 months of being granted a CCT. Candidates who wish to work only part-time are encouraged to apply, as are applicants interested in job-sharing.
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Mar 2025