Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist (MSK & Trauma)

Job overview

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• On GMC’s register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
• On GMC’s Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
• Appropriate Royal College Membership (FRCR or equivalent)
• To be in good standing with the RCR and GMC

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Formal subspecialty training in MSK and Trauma imaging and ability to report a variety of MSK, major Trauma and general radiology ultrasound, CT and MRI.
• Able to carry out image-guided procedures of the MSK interventions
• IT Skills and computer literacy

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ROLES

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Knowledge of finance/budgets
• Management of staff
• Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues

TEACHING & TRAINING

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff

AUDIT

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

LANGUAGE

• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements