University Hospitals Dorset - Consultant Radiologist (Musculoskeletal Radiology)
University Hospitals Dorset wishes to appoint a full-time Consultant Radiologist with expertise in musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology. The successful applicant will share responsibilities with three colleagues for all aspects of MSK imaging and intervention across our Trust.
Qualifications and Experience: A fellowship in MSK radiology is desirable.
Work Locations: The successful candidate should expect to work at any of the UHD sites (RBH, PGH, and XCH), with possible sessions at associated community hospitals.
Responsibilities:
1. Participate in the diagnostic radiology on-call (currently 1:12, with outsourcing of overnight work from 9 pm).
2. Provide general and specialist MSK imaging services across all modalities (excluding Nuclear Medicine, which is run separately).
3. Support the busy orthopaedic department, which includes 24 Consultants, 26 Middle grade doctors, and 7 Fellows.
4. Engage in MSK procedures such as ultrasound and fluoroscopy/US/CT-guided interventions.
5. Assist in general CT sessions to support on-call skills.
6. Contribute to plain film reporting, shared among radiologists and reporting radiographers.
7. Support MDTs in Orthopaedics, Trauma, Rheumatology, Spinal, and Sarcoma specialties.
There are opportunities to expand into or develop other MSK areas.
For more details, please read the full job description and person specification attached to this advert.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD, underpinning all our actions and interactions with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
UHD is investing in service development following the merger and the New Hospital Programme, which may result in site relocations either temporarily or long-term. Interviewers will be happy to address any questions regarding this during the interview.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Dr Mandy Turner, Clinical Director UHD Radiology
Email: Mandy.Turner@uhd.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0300 019 7752
* MSK Clinical Lead: Amit Char
Email: Amit.Char@uhd.nhs.uk
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