Radiology Consultant with Subspecialist Expertise in MSK Radiology

We are seeking to appoint a capable and forward-thinking doctor. The candidate should have completed the radiology training (either in the UK or equivalent abroad) and should have sufficient skills to be able to independently report MRI, CT and US examinations within their areas of sub-specialty expertise. Must have good experience with general CT and MRI, both inpatient and outpatient scans.

The candidate is required to take a lead role in the orthopaedic MDT. They must already be proficient in each of this area without needing support.

To take a lead role in the required MDTs, undertake MSK ultrasound including fluoroscopy procedures, independently report MSK Xray, CT & MRI. Provide specialist MSK opinion.

A sample 10.0 PA job plan subject to discussion would include:

0.25 SPA is afforded to departmental meetings (directorate, audit, REALM, consultant meetings) - this activity replaces a direct clinical care session.

The on-call is a 1 in 20 rota. The radiologist is required to be on site at Blackburn 5-7pm on weekdays and 9am to 3pm on weekends.

The consultant has the option to cover the rest of the on-call from home. There is an ST3-5 on call with the consultant who is on site until 9pm. An outsourcing provider covers the on-call, reporting all the CT scans from 9pm until 9am, with the local consultant being the second on-call.

The job plan will be reviewed through discussion with the clinical director within the first 3 months and annually thereafter.

The general reporting sessions can be at either Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Burnley General Teaching Hospital or Rossendale Community Diagnostic Centre, which are within an 11 mile radius. A home workstation is also provided and most radiologists choose to work 1 day per week from home. 5 hours of the core SPA is flexible and can be undertaken at home. 1 hour is usually required for departmental meetings.

As a senior employee of the Trust the candidate will work in close co-operation with clinical staff and other medical professionals and managerialcolleagues in providing high quality health care to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is:

A job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director.

There are currently 29 Consultant Radiologists working at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (28.5 WTE) with approximately 280 radiographic and support staff. Each modality has a Lead Radiographer overseeing operational management and service development. The Interventional Radiology Unit is supported by 6 dedicated IR radiographers and 6 dedicated IR nurses.

Secretarial support is provided within the department however, we have developed an electronic paperless department with digital dictation, voice recognition and electronic distribution of results. We have a single, central booked appointment system across all sites.

Day to day management of the service is supported by the Radiology Directorate Manager and Radiology Operations Manager.

There is an active skill mix programme within the Directorate with Radiographers participating in x-ray reporting (Chest, Abdomen & MSK), CT, MRI, Breast and Nuclear Medicine reporting.

Both hospital sites are training departments for student radiographers. There are close teaching links with the University of Cumbria and the University of Salford.

The Radiology Directorate is headed by the Clinical Director. The Directorate resides within the Diagnostics and Clinical Support Care Group. The Care Group is supported with dedicated Human Resources, Finance and Governance colleagues.

ATTAINMENTS

Essential: - Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council; - GMC Specialist register for radiology

Desirable: - Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.; - Other relevant postgraduate qualification.

TRAINING

Desirable: - Commitment to further development

PERSONAL SKILLS

Desirable: - Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment.; - Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Essential: - Clear commitment to lifelong learning including previous CPD relating to MSK radiologyogy.; - Ability to keep up to date in the speciality.

Desirable: - Membership of Radiological societies.; - IT skills

MANAGEMENT

Essential: - Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management.

Desirable: - Attendance at appropriate management courses.

OTHER

Essential: - Satisfactory medical clearance from the Trust's Occupational Health Physician.