Chelsea and Westminster Hospital's radiology department is seeking a locum consultant radiologist for 12 months, with a special interest in musculoskeletal imaging. The work centres on reporting MSK MRI, performing MSK ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections, and taking part in rheumatology and orthopaedic MDTs, alongside general CT and MRI reporting and acute CT. The 10-PA role carries on-call cover that includes paediatric emergencies, and the job plan may change to support a future seven-day service. Applicants need entry on the GMC Specialist Register, or eligibility within six months of CCT, plus FRCR.
What the job involves
- Report MSK MRI
- Perform MSK ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections
- Take part in rheumatology and orthopaedic MDTs
- Report general CT and MRI and acute CT to support departmental workload
- Cover the on-call service, including paediatric emergencies
- Teach undergraduates, trainees and other staff
- Act as clinical supervisor and appraiser when delegated
- Take part in clinical audit, incident reporting and governance, including NICE and national guidance
- Contribute to research and audit where possible
- Work with managers on business planning, cost improvement and operational efficiency
- Represent the Trust at clinical networks and external meetings when delegated
- Lead and chair clinical meetings and resolve local conflict
What’s required
Qualifications
- CCT or equivalent, confirmed by PMET/GMC by AAC date
- FRCR fellowship
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register, or eligible within 6 months of AAC date
Experience
- Teaching medical trainees and other NHS professionals
- Under and postgraduate teaching experience
- Relevant sub-specialty training
- Wide training in general cross-sectional radiology and ultrasound
- Experience in general ultrasound, general CT reporting and MRI reporting
- Radiology service delivery within an NHS department
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality control in radiology
- Good understanding of the GMC principles of Good Medical Practice
Other
- Participation in a system of annual appraisal
- Participation in a recognised continuing medical education scheme
Nice to have
- Higher degree
- Teaching or education qualification
- Level 3 Safeguarding Children
- Management training
- Understanding of business planning and hospital contracting
- Experience interpreting MSK imaging and US or CT-guided biopsies
- Experience in other interventional procedures, including USGI, Botox injections and MRI arthrograms
- Experience interpreting paediatric imaging
What’s offered
- Secretarial and administrative support from the imaging PA team
- Dedicated office space within the radiology department
- Study leave budget for continuing professional development
- Flexible working requests accommodated where possible
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