Job summary
Employer heading
MSK Radiology Consultant
Consultant
Job overview
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint 1 full-time permanent Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist at Nottingham University Hospitals. We have created this post to match the increasing local and regional demand for MSK imaging.
The successful applicants will share responsibility with 8 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.
They will be expected to collaborate with the rest of the department to maintain and enhance a comprehensive MSK radiology service and support / develop provision of Regional Sarcoma and Local Oncology, Orthopaedics and Sports services and trauma. The appointees will also be part of a wider team of consultant radiologists providing sub-specialty and general radiological services across the Trust. We are a Level 1 Trauma Centre and have a large oncology and spinal practice.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To provide, along with Consultant colleagues, a comprehensive elective and emergency on-call service related to MSK Radiology.
The post includes 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.
Working for our organisation
We have an important contribution to make to life in Nottingham and the wider region and we take this responsibility seriously. With 18,000 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. 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 play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for more detailed information
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 (anticipated in June)
The post will be primarily located at the Queen’s 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 1:9.
Person specification
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Practical Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel between NUH sites
- Evidence of Level 3 Safeguarding Children (Paediatric positions only
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential criteria
- • FRCR (or equivalent)
- • Completed subspecialty training in musculoskeletal radiology
Desirable criteria
- • Fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology
- • MRCP, MRCS or higher qualification
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
Desirable criteria
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
Management Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Able to delegate appropriately.
- Able to work in a team.
Desirable criteria
- Higher management degree or qualification or training
- Experience of change management
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust’s IT support systems
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Desirable criteria
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Arieff Abuhassan
- Job title
- Consultant MSK Radiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Boris Berko [email protected] Consultant MSK Radiologist
The above named are joint Heads of Service for MSK Radiology
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