Job Title: Radiology Consultant
Employer: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Blackburn, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year
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Description

• Provide specialist musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology services within a multidisciplinary Radiology Directorate.

• Independently interpret and report MSK X-rays, CT scans and MRI examinations.

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound, image-guided procedures and MSK fluoroscopy.

• Lead orthopaedic and rheumatology multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

• Work across hospital and community diagnostic sites equipped with modern CT, MRI, ultrasound and interventional facilities.

• Contribute to clinical leadership, service development, teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Independently report MSK X-ray, CT and MRI examinations and provide specialist clinical opinions.

• Perform MSK ultrasound examinations, ultrasound-guided injections, arthrograms and fluoroscopy procedures.

• Lead orthopaedic and rheumatology MDT discussions and support treatment planning.

• Undertake general and acute CT and MRI reporting for inpatient and outpatient services.

• Participate in the on-call rota, including scheduled on-site duties at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.

• Supervise junior medical staff and collaborate with radiographers, clinicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Support clinical governance, risk management, audits and continuous quality improvement.

• Contribute to medical education, research and the development of radiology services.

Requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Radiology.

• Completed core radiology training and appropriate specialist training in diagnostic radiology, particularly MSK radiology.

• Extensive NHS experience in MSK radiology.

• Ability to independently report a broad range of CT and MRI examinations and perform general ultrasound lists.

• Proven competence in MSK ultrasound procedures, MSK fluoroscopy and arthrograms.

• Experience independently reporting MSK X-rays, CT and MRI scans.

• Ability to lead orthopaedic and rheumatology MDTs.

• Strong communication, leadership, teamwork and junior staff supervision skills.

• Understanding of NHS clinical governance and risk management.

• Commitment to continuing professional development and keeping specialist knowledge up to date.

• Satisfactory occupational health clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of £113,565–£150,569.

• Permanent consultant appointment with a 10-programmed-activity weekly job plan.

• Flexible working arrangements, including the option to undertake some reporting and supporting professional activities from home.

• A home workstation provided for remote reporting.

• Dedicated time for supporting professional activities, including teaching, research, audit and professional development.

• Opportunity to work with advanced diagnostic imaging technology across multiple clinical sites.

• Collaboration with an established team of 29 consultant radiologists and approximately 280 radiographic and support staff.

• Opportunities to contribute to clinical leadership, specialist service development and medical education.

• Access to teaching links with the University of Cumbria and the University of Salford.

How to Apply;

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