Job summary
Applications are invited for 2 permanent Consultant Radiologist positions with a specialist interest in Musculoskeletal Radiology within University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust to be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital or Heartlands Hospital.
We are offering the opportunity to join an established and proactive Consultant Radiologist team in order to respond to the need of our growing service. UHB has a large radiology training scheme so an enthusiasm and aptitude for teaching and training would be an advantage. The candidate would be expected to participate with colleagues in any out-of-hours provision that is required. Applicants must be on or eligible for GMC specialist register for Radiology.
Interested candidates are invited to contact:
Dr Surabhi Choudhary
Subspecialty Lead for Musculoskeletal Imaging
Email: surabhi.choudhary@uhb.nhs.uk
Tel: 0121 371 2250
Dr Fady Khattar
Clinical Service Lead of Imaging
Email: fady.khattar@uhb.nhs.uk
Tel. 0121 424 5259
If a completed online application and CV is not forwarded by the closing date the application will not be considered.
CVs to be sent to: Emily.parkes@uhb.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
All aspects of Subspecialist Musculoskeletal and General radiology including:
*Reporting of diagnostic Musculoskeletal imaging across modalities.
*Image guided procedures relevant to the subspecialty including injections and biopsies
*Ability to manage Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Trauma MDTs
*General radiology reporting for acute emergency department and inpatient scans.
*Support registrars during on-call.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Governance:
a.Ensures service delivery by the department is within the resources available.
b.Helps manage demand and prioritises on the basis of need imaging services as required.
c.Demonstrates excellence in patient quality care.
d.To cover for radiologists as required during time of leave in order to maintain a good service.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
a.The post holder must be willing to join an established collaborative department which involves working closely with radiological colleagues to provide a comprehensive and cohesive service.
b.Contribute to the design and implementation of imaging service by applying the latest evidence and delivering high quality patient care.
c.Have excellent radiology report writing skills and be able to communicate effective with clinical colleagues. To develop and maintain effective networks within the region enabling best practice to be identified and implemented by the Trust.
d.The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to interact effectively with a wide range of clinicians, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
Planning and organising:
a.Be willing to be involved with and implement a comprehensive MSK imaging service including multiple modalities.
b.Contribute to the discussion on the future development of general imaging services within the department.
c.Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement.
d.Effectively plan, communicate and execute changes ensuring engagement and involvement.
e.Support the department in achieving its financial and performance targets.
Administrative support
a.Office space and shared administrative support will be provided.
This job description will be subject to review and amendment, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the service and the organisation.
This role profile is designed to identify principal responsibilities. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes within the Trust's management agenda and priorities. Although this is a list of the key responsibilities of the post it is expected that the post holder and manager will develop and define the detail of the work to be undertaken.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Governance:
a.Ensures service delivery by the department is within the resources available.
b.Helps manage demand and prioritises on the basis of need imaging services as required.
c.Demonstrates excellence in patient quality care.
d.To cover for radiologists as required during time of leave in order to maintain a good service.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
a.The post holder must be willing to join an established collaborative department which involves working closely with radiological colleagues to provide a comprehensive and cohesive service.
b.Contribute to the design and implementation of imaging service by applying the latest evidence and delivering high quality patient care.
c.Have excellent radiology report writing skills and be able to communicate effective with clinical colleagues. To develop and maintain effective networks within the region enabling best practice to be identified and implemented by the Trust.
d.The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to interact effectively with a wide range of clinicians, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
Planning and organising:
a.Be willing to be involved with and implement a comprehensive MSK imaging service including multiple modalities.
b.Contribute to the discussion on the future development of general imaging services within the department.
c.Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement.
d.Effectively plan, communicate and execute changes ensuring engagement and involvement.
e.Support the department in achieving its financial and performance targets.
Administrative support
a.Office space and shared administrative support will be provided.
This job description will be subject to review and amendment, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the service and the organisation.
This role profile is designed to identify principal responsibilities. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes within the Trust's management agenda and priorities. Although this is a list of the key responsibilities of the post it is expected that the post holder and manager will develop and define the detail of the work to be undertaken.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
Additional information
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
