Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time locum appointment as a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist.
The post would be for 12 months commencing from September 2024 and based at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore.
Full GMC registration and licence to practise essential.
Ideally the successful candidate will have completed fellowship training in musculoskeletal radiology (or overseas equivalent) and have had a wide range of experience in musculoskeletal conditions including sarcoma.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work with the current team to provide the highest level of patient care in musculoskeletal imaging including diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal radiology and will be expected to be active in research, presentation and publication.
We are seeking a candidate that works with a patient/problem-orientated approach to orthopaedic conditions including actively participating in various weekly MDT meetings as required.
About us
The department has 15 full time consultant radiologists.
The hospital is a leading institution of international reputation in the field of orthopaedics and is a centre of excellence for complex spinal and MSK oncological treatment. The primary base is at Brockley Hill, Stanmore Middlesex supported by Central London outpatient facilities. There are units for shoulder, foot and ankle, peripheral nerve injuries, spine, joint replacement, paediatric orthopaedic, hip, rheumatology, sarcoma and metabolic bone disease. Our Team is tight knit and work well together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You would be expected to share in the general workload, including interventional and diagnostic ultrasound lists, fluoroscopically guided joint injections and biopsies, CT interventional lists, in addition to sharing in the reporting of complex orthopaedic cross-sectional and plain film imaging.
The post-holder would be expected to work ten fixed sessions which would include 1 SPA and would not be expected to participate in the on-call rota.
For full information please see the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You would be expected to share in the general workload, including interventional and diagnostic ultrasound lists, fluoroscopically guided joint injections and biopsies, CT interventional lists, in addition to sharing in the reporting of complex orthopaedic cross-sectional and plain film imaging.
The post-holder would be expected to work ten fixed sessions which would include 1 SPA and would not be expected to participate in the on-call rota.
For full information please see the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate within a multidisciplinary team.
- A clear understanding of Risk Management
- Commitment and dedication to service requirements and developments
- Courteous, confidential, sensitive and efficient.
- Ability to communicate effectively
Desirable
- Organisational diplomacy
- Sense of humour
- Leadership qualities
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Recognised Medical degree
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
- FRCR (or overseas equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register (or entry to be within 3 months of expected CCST date).
- Musculoskeletal Radiology fellowship.
- Broad training across all the modalities of Clinical Radiology. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care.
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- Sarcoma Experience
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
- Quantitative demonstration of dedicated MSK (including spinal) interventional procedural experience.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- A commitment to teaching and training; both postgraduate and undergraduate.
- Experience in teaching junior medical staff and medical students. A wish to develop and enhance these skills.
- Ongoing commitment to training and teaching.
Desirable
- Organisation of educational courses / conferences.
IT skills
Essential
- Familiarity with computerised Radiology Management Systems, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint presentation, voice recognition and PACS.
Responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
Essential
- A clear understanding of maintenance/raising of standards.
- A commitment to utilising clinical audit as a tool for raising standards and evidence of recent active participation.
Responsibility for financial & physical resources
Desirable
- Management or leadership experience
Responsibility for Research & Development
Essential
- Evidence of published musculoskeletal papers in peer reviewed journals and presentations at national / international meetings.
- Commitment to on-going publications and presentations.
Desirable
- Proven ability to implement, develop and complete research projects
Person Specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate within a multidisciplinary team.
- A clear understanding of Risk Management
- Commitment and dedication to service requirements and developments
- Courteous, confidential, sensitive and efficient.
- Ability to communicate effectively
Desirable
- Organisational diplomacy
- Sense of humour
- Leadership qualities
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Recognised Medical degree
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
- FRCR (or overseas equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register (or entry to be within 3 months of expected CCST date).
- Musculoskeletal Radiology fellowship.
- Broad training across all the modalities of Clinical Radiology. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care.
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- Sarcoma Experience
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
- Quantitative demonstration of dedicated MSK (including spinal) interventional procedural experience.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- A commitment to teaching and training; both postgraduate and undergraduate.
- Experience in teaching junior medical staff and medical students. A wish to develop and enhance these skills.
- Ongoing commitment to training and teaching.
Desirable
- Organisation of educational courses / conferences.
IT skills
Essential
- Familiarity with computerised Radiology Management Systems, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint presentation, voice recognition and PACS.
Responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
Essential
- A clear understanding of maintenance/raising of standards.
- A commitment to utilising clinical audit as a tool for raising standards and evidence of recent active participation.
Responsibility for financial & physical resources
Desirable
- Management or leadership experience
Responsibility for Research & Development
Essential
- Evidence of published musculoskeletal papers in peer reviewed journals and presentations at national / international meetings.
- Commitment to on-going publications and presentations.
Desirable
- Proven ability to implement, develop and complete research projects
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
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).
