The closing date is 02 July 2025
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Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset wishes to appoint a full time Consultant Radiologists who would be expected to have expertise inmusculoskeletal radiology. The successful applicant will share responsibility with 3 other colleagues for the provision of all aspects of MSK imaging and intervention in our Trust.A fellowship in MSK radiology would be desirable. The successful candidate should expect to work at any of the UHD sites (RBH, PGH and XCH),as well as possible sessions at associated community hospitals. The post holder will be part of the diagnostic radiology on-call (currently 1:12, with outsourcing of overnight work from 9pm) .
The MSK imaging service supports a busy acute and planned Orthopaedic Dept (24 Consultants, 26 Middle grade and 7 Fellows). UHD houses the largest arthroplasty service in Europe and is the local Trauma Unit.
Post-holders will be expected to provide general and specialist MSK imaging services across all modalities (Nuclear Medicine is run separately). Participation in a general CT session supports the skills for on call. There will be opportunities to expand into/develop other MSK areas. Job planned commitments would also include an US list and fluoro/US/CT guided MSK procedures. The plain film reporting is equally distributed amongst radiologists and reporting radiographers.
Support to Orthopaedic, Trauma, Rheumatology, Spinal, Sarcoma MDTs is shared between the MSK Radiologist.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
FRCR or equivalent
Full GMC registration and license to practice.
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCST, CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
Other post - graduate teaching and /or research qualifications
Training in teaching skills
Experience
Essential
Competent in general radiology and especially MSK imaging.
Knowledge and experience of image guided MSK intervention, with the technical skills to undertake these.
Ability to interpret cross-sectional radiological studies using axial, multiplanar and 3D techniques. Ability to construct reports in a concise, readable and clinically relevant format.
Ability to manage MSK related MDT conferences
Desirable
Broad based with specialist level knowledge of MSK
Skills in sarcoma reporting, biopsies
Demonstrate completed audit projects. Ideally, with MSK relevance and outcomes
Clinical and Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
Must understand principles of audit in relation to clinical radiology
Desirable
Experience with regional PACS systems
Training in teaching
Completed audit or quality improvement activity directly relevant to this role
Management ability
Essential
Must be able to demonstrate skills in time management
Able to develop and present coherent ideas for service development
Able to delegate appropriately
Desirable
Experience of change management
Higher management degree or qualification
Research and training
Essential
Ability to teach and support Radiology trainees, medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
Experience in research and publication in any field of radiology
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
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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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
UHD
Castle Lane East,
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
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