Job summary
Applications are invited for a locum Consultant Radiologist post, with an interest in MSK.
This post results from a combination of expansion of service and evolving developments in the related clinical disciplines including orthopaedics, rheumatology and physiotherapy. The post will be fixed term 12-month contract, with the potential for a substantive post in the future.
Croydon Healthcare NHS Trust (CHS) is a busy DGH with a strong and developing musculoskeletal regional network and the current service links with all aspects of general musculoskeletal work including spinal surgery, bone health and local sarcoma services.
Main duties of the job
The locum MSK imaging post is full-time, comprising a strong musculoskeletal component as well as general radiology in the main department. There are currently three Consultant MSK Radiologists, two full time and one part time commitment.
The post will include provision for diagnostic MSK and general cross sectional reporting (including acute and cold reporting), ultrasound and musculoskeletal intervention (including guided injections, arthrograms, hydrodilatations and biopsies). Participation in MDTs including sarcoma, musculoskeletal and trauma/orthopaedic meetings will be encouraged. All consultants have access to home working capability.
About us
Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home-birthing team.Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.We are a very close-knit and friendly organization where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is available with an illustrative job plan of 10 programmed activities: 8.5 Direct Clinical care sessions and 1.5 SPA. There is a 1 in 14 on-call commitment, with overnight cover (8pm to 8am) provided by a tele-radiology service.
The job plan may be adapted by agreement, with the possibility of part-time working.
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCST, at the time of interview for the post
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Dr Ketul Patel - Lead Consultant Radiologist, on 020 8401 3054, or email ketulpatel@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is available with an illustrative job plan of 10 programmed activities: 8.5 Direct Clinical care sessions and 1.5 SPA. There is a 1 in 14 on-call commitment, with overnight cover (8pm to 8am) provided by a tele-radiology service.
The job plan may be adapted by agreement, with the possibility of part-time working.
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of CCST, at the time of interview for the post
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Dr Ketul Patel - Lead Consultant Radiologist, on 020 8401 3054, or email ketulpatel@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree, Radiology Qualification, GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking wide range of Radiology procedures at Consultant level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree, Radiology Qualification, GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking wide range of Radiology procedures at Consultant level
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.
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).
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.
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).
