This consultant post in musculoskeletal and general radiology sits at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, joining seven full-time-equivalent consultant radiologists, an MSK radiographer and a specialist MSK sonographer. The work covers broad musculoskeletal imaging, supports a regional sarcoma service and a one-stop clinic for orthopaedic and rheumatology patients. Subspecialty interests are accommodated where possible, and the role carries an equal share of on-call and seven-day working. Full GMC registration and a radiology CCT, or one expected within six months of interview, are required.
What the job involves
- Deliver a broad range of musculoskeletal radiology within the team
- Support the work of the regional sarcoma MDT
- Offer expert opinion on standard MSK imaging
- Perform image-guided joint injections and aspirations
- Supervise radiology residents across a broad range of imaging
- Teach and supervise reporting radiographers
- Share the on-call commitment equally with consultant colleagues
- Take part in seven-day working to support general inpatient services
- Comply with Trust policies on job planning, appraisal and leave
- Advise on the efficient and smooth running of the specialist service
- Take part in Department, Directorate and Trust management
What’s required
Qualifications
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent, and clinical training equivalent to UK CCT in radiology
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration
- CCT in radiology and entry on the Specialist Register, or expected within 6 months of interview
Experience
- Broad skills in general and cross-sectional imaging, including acute imaging services
- Expert opinion on standard MSK imaging and support for the sarcoma MDT
- Image-guided joint injections and aspirations
- Supervising radiology residents and reporting radiographers
- Evidence of completed audit projects and an evidence-based approach to clinical management
Skills & knowledge
- Teaching clinical and practical skills
- Communicating well with patients and staff, orally and in writing
- Teamwork, with honesty, reliability and a caring attitude
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
Other
- Willingness to work the hours of the job, shifts and on-call, with reasonable adjustments
- Ability to move between sites if required
- Willingness to take part in Department, Directorate and Trust management
- Well-presented CV
Nice to have
- MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree
- Post-CCT fellowship of 6 months in MSK radiology, or equivalent independent MSK experience
- Independent reporting of whole body MRI
- Independent image-guided biopsies and drainages
- Reporting trial imaging to RECIST 1.1
- Teaching clinical skills to undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Completed clinical research and peer-reviewed publications
- Experience in medical management
What’s offered
- Career development opportunities
- Consideration of less than full-time or flexible working requests
- Option to work from home with an off-site PC and PACS workstation
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
