Description
We are seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialty interest in Musculoskeletal Radiology to join our team at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient radiology service, managing the service, and attending meetings of the Directorate and other committees.
The post holder will participate in general radiological duties, including on-calls, and have subspecialty sessions as required. These sessions include supporting relevant MDTs, ultrasound lists, and procedures. The job plan may be adapted by agreement with the possibility of part-time working.
The post offered is an 11-session job plan based on 9.5 DCC, with an allocation of 1.5 SPA-related activities. The post holder would support the Radiology on-call service. Teleradiology service provides overnight CT cover from 8 pm to 9 am on weekdays and 5 pm to 9 am on weekends.
The successful applicant will have to work at any site if required. As part of the expansion of NHS radiology services and future modelling, there may be a requirement to work on different sites to meet service needs that are part of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in general radiological duties, including on-calls
- Support relevant MDTs, ultrasound lists, and procedures
- Manage the service and attend meetings of the Directorate and other committees
- Take part in the formal teaching and ongoing audit programmes within the Directorate
- Perform a full range of management duties commensurate with this role
Requirements:
- GMC Recognised Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
- CST in Radiology (or within 3 months of attainment)
- FRCR (UK or Ireland) or equivalent
- Wide experience in Acute and General Radiology (CT, MRI and Ultrasound)
- Completed MSK subspecialty Radiology training
- Able to perform MSK specific interventions
- Involvement and understanding of Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit
- Lecturing and Teaching of Medical Undergraduates, Post-Graduates, Radiographers, Nursing and Other Clinical Staff
- Knowledge and awareness of research processes and relevance to clinical practice
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
- Awareness of current Radiology practices
- Knowledge of IT-based patient information systems
- Computer literate in office applications (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database analysis)
Benefits:
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunities for professional development and growth