A 12-month locum consultant post in musculoskeletal radiology at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, covering a consultant on maternity leave. The post-holder would join the MSK team across imaging and intervention, attend team meetings, give one weekly general service session and cover gaps in the on-call rota. It suits post-CCT radiologists with MSK subspecialist training, with fellowship experience an advantage in a department performing around 500,000 studies a year. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise is required.
What the job involves
- Integrate with the MSK radiology team across imaging and intervention of the locomotor system
- Work independently across plain film, MRI, CT and ultrasound MSK reporting
- Perform MR arthrography and image-guided injections under fluoroscopy, ultrasound and CT
- Carry out bone and soft tissue biopsies and spinal intervention
- Undertake more specialist intervention in line with established expertise, with independent practice expected
- Prepare for and take part in MSK radiology meetings
- Deliver one general service session per week for inpatient and emergency cross-sectional hot reporting
- Cover the on-call consultant rota deficit arising from the maternity leave
- Train and supervise the post-CCT MSK radiology fellow(s)
- Train radiology residents through the East of England Imaging Academy
- Take part in research, quality improvement and education, including the fortnightly MSK journal club
Qualifications
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT in clinical radiology, CESR, European Community Rights or an equivalent higher qualification
- FRCR or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Experience
- Extensive MSK radiology experience, including US and CT guided biopsies, shown through specialist training or consultant-level practice
- Awareness of the role of research in clinical practice
- Non-UK applicants must show equivalence to the five-year NHS training period for the specialty
Skills & knowledge
- Good communicator
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
- Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Able to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff across the organisation
- Able to present to an audience and respond to questions
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence
Other
- Flexible outlook on working hours
Nice to have
- MRCP or FRCS
- Completed specialist fellowship
- Experience in research or published papers in an area of special interest
- Further area of interest to complement the current service
- Previous responsibility for service improvement
- Management skills
- Good presentation skills
What’s offered
- Full NHS benefits and discounts
- Flexible working hours
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Fast-track staff physiotherapy service
- Free 24-hour confidential counselling
- Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, cycle to work and home electronics
- Support with career development and access to the flexible staff bank
- Free Park & Ride, discounted gym memberships, on-site nursery and cafes, and Wagestream pay access
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
