Consultant Radiologist for MSK

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint 1 full-time permanent Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist at Nottingham University Hospitals to ensure continuity of the service to support the local and regional demand for MSK imaging.

The successful applicants will share responsibility with 9 other colleagues for the provision of all aspects of MSK imaging in our Trust with possible future expansion to the Trusts within the regional network.

Main duties of the job

To provide, along with Consultant colleagues, a comprehensive elective and emergency on-call service related to MSK Radiology.

The posts include sessions for reporting time for Plain Film, MRI and CT, performing ultrasound and fluoroscopy/US/CT guided procedures and participation in multidisciplinary meetings.

The successful candidate will be expected to become an effective member of the team of MSK radiologists, to be responsible for the care of patients in their charge and to participate in teaching, research, audit and continuing professional development.

About us

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We have a budget of just under £1billion, 90 wards and 1,700 beds across three main sites: QMC, City Hospital and Ropewalk House. We deliver district general services to 2.5m residents of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and its surrounding communities. Our specialist services allows us to deliver care to 4.5m people from across the East Midlands and nationally for a handful of services.

We have a reputation for a sarcoma service as well as undertaking spinal imaging including intervention .

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates must hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or an equivalent qualification and must either be on the Specialist Register, or in possession of a CCT at the time of taking up the appointment. However the department is delighted to entertain expressions of interest from individuals who will be within 6 months of attaining CCT at the time of interview .

The post will be primarily located at the Queens Medical Centre campus although the successful applicant will be required to provide sessions at the sites where we provide an MSK Radiology service.

A successful applicant would be required to be part of a dedicated MSK on call rota, which will have a frequency of 1:10.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Candidates must hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or an equivalent qualification and must either be on the Specialist Register, or in possession of a CCT at the time of taking up the appointment. However the department is delighted to entertain expressions of interest from individuals who will be within 6 months of attaining CCT at the time of interview .

The post will be primarily located at the Queens Medical Centre campus although the successful applicant will be required to provide sessions at the sites where we provide an MSK Radiology service.

A successful applicant would be required to be part of a dedicated MSK on call rota, which will have a frequency of 1:10.

Person Specification

Professional registration

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
• CCT expected within 6 months of interview date

Professional Qualifications/Development

Essential

• FRCR (or equivalent)
• Completed subspecialty training in musculoskeletal radiology

Desirable

• Fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology
• MRCP,MRCS or higher qualification

Clinical skills/experience

Essential

• Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.

Desirable

• Specific training in communication skills
• Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "The Way We Work Together" behavioural standards

Management Skills

Essential

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
• Able to delegate appropriately.
• Able to work in a team.

Desirable

• Higher management degree or qualification or training
• Experience of change management

Personal Skills/Qualities

Essential

• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
• Able to use the Trust's IT support systems

Teaching, Audit & Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.

Desirable

• Original Research
• Publications
• Higher teaching degree or qualification or training

Practical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
• Evidence of Level 3 Safeguarding Children (Paediatric positions only)

Person Specification
Professional registration

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
• CCT expected within 6 months of interview date

Professional Qualifications/Development

Essential

• FRCR (or equivalent)
• Completed subspecialty training in musculoskeletal radiology

Desirable

• Fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology
• MRCP,MRCS or higher qualification

Clinical skills/experience

Essential

• Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.

Desirable

• Specific training in communication skills
• Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "The Way We Work Together" behavioural standards

Management Skills

Essential

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
• Able to delegate appropriately.
• Able to work in a team.

Desirable

• Higher management degree or qualification or training
• Experience of change management

Personal Skills/Qualities

Essential

• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
• Able to use the Trust's IT support systems

Teaching, Audit & Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.

Desirable

• Original Research
• Publications
• Higher teaching degree or qualification or training

Practical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
• Evidence of Level 3 Safeguarding Children (Paediatric positions only)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address

City campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

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