East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Radiologist with interest in MSK

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed radiologist to join our friendly and dynamic team within the Radiology Department at Colchester General.

Summary of offer

  1. Consultant Radiologist - general radiologist with specialist interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging

This post is a general radiology consultant post with approx 50% of sessions dedicated to subspecialty interest in MSK imaging.

MSK sessions would include:

MSK ultrasound - referrals received from primary and secondary care. MSK US service is also supported by an experienced sonographer and two locum radiologists.

MSK ultrasound interventions - currently only provide this service for secondary care referrals only

Fluoroscopy - primarily arthrograms and injection referrals from secondary care. The spinal service is provided at Ipswich hospital

MSK CT - mainly trauma, diagnostic spinal work and pre op orthopaedic planning CT's

MRI - secondary care referrals - mainly from rheumatology and orthopaedics

MDT's - Rheumatology, Foot and Ankle fortnightly, upper and complex knee MDT's once a month

The sarcoma service is supported by RNOH, Stanmore.

We are also in the process of having a new centre built, the Dame Clare Marx building which will house the the Elective Orthopaedic Centre.

Main duties of the job

The post duties will be primarily based at the Colchester General Hospital. The timetable will include 8.5 direct clinical care (DCC) sessions and 1.5 supporting programmed activities (SPA). 1 SPA is usually off-site.

The Candidate will be expected to share with colleagues a commitment to the general reporting, Duty radiology, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, MRI, and CT depending on interests and experience.

  • Provide specialist radiological advice and services to users of the radiology department, including MDT participation
  • Accept responsibility for compliance with ionising and radiation regulations, along with radiation protection supervisor and the radiation protection officers
  • Accept personal responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to him/her.
  • Provide advice and information as required to clinical colleagues and other staff
  • Share responsibility for the supervision, training, and professional development of radiographic staff including radiology SpRs and other departmental staff as necessary
  • Attend regular departmental meetings and participate in department governance and development of the service
  • General Radiology oncall runs as a 1:10 - 1:12 oncall. Oncall work is outsourced overnight from 830pm weekdays and 5pm weekends to Everlight. The oncall radiologist is onsite 5pm-830pm weekdays and 9am-5pm weekends and bank holidays. The radiologist remains oncall overnight from home in case of emergency ultrasound and IT failure to connect to Everlight.

About us

We are also in the process of having a new centre built, the Dame Clare Marx building which will house the Elective Orthopaedic Centre. Within this will be:

  • Eight new ultra clean air theatres
  • 72 beds
  • 16 recovery beds with post op intensive support area plus diagnostics/x-ray
  • 20 day surgery admission/recovery space

Several sessions would be devoted to general radiology including acute inpatient and A+E CT reporting, general and inpatient acute MRI reporting and duty room or "hot seat".

The candidate would be a member of the general radiology oncall (1:10 -1:12 depending on numbers of radiologists).

Home reporting is an option with the majority of full time radiologists reporting one session or one day of outpatient reporting from home.

Additional reporting on top of 10PA role, is available with additional sessions, ultrasound lists and pay per scan additional out of hours reporting (subject to conditions).

Details

Date posted

18 October 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£84,559 to £114,003 a year on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-MC2022

Job locations

Colchester

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications required

  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • FRCR (or equivalent)
  • Completion of general radiology training or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) by interview date
  • Appropriate subspecialty training
  • Previous NHS radiology experience

Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications required

  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • FRCR (or equivalent)
  • Completion of general radiology training or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) by interview date
  • Appropriate subspecialty training
  • Previous NHS radiology experience

Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice

Person Specification

interview

Essential

  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • FRCR (or equivalent)
  • Completion of general radiology training or within 6 months of obtaining CCT by interview date Appropriate subspecialty training
  • Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice
Person Specification

interview

Essential

  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • FRCR (or equivalent)
  • Completion of general radiology training or within 6 months of obtaining CCT by interview date Appropriate subspecialty training
  • Fully registered with GMC with a licence to practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL


Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL


Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Dr Mohamed Kasem

Mohamed.Kasem@esneft.nhs.uk

01206742432

Details

Date posted

18 October 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£84,559 to £114,003 a year on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-MC2022

Job locations

Colchester

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL


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