Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate interested in a substantive consultant radiologist post to join our team at Barking Havering, and Redbridge University Hospital Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic consultant to join our well established, dedicated and supportive radiology team to serve a population of 750,000.
The post will cover general radiology and musculoskeletal Imaging.
The post holder will be primarily located at Queen's/ King George Hospital, Romford, but may require working at Barking CDC at Barking and St. George's CDC at Hornchurch.
The post holder is expected to:
- share an office space, secretarial support with another colleague with access to a PACS reporting station.
- protocol and report musculoskeletal CT and MRI
- perform musculoskeletal ultrasound, image guided joint injections, nerve root injections and arthrograms
- report cross-sectional images for general radiology performed on the MRI and CT scanners at the CDC centres, King George's and Queen's Hospital.
- contribute to the general duty roster and hot reporting sessions.
- contribute to the specialist and general MDTs with other colleagues in rotation.
- participate regularly in the mandatory department meetings.
- share an on-call commitment equally with the general radiology consultants.
- have, a PC and in addition a reporting workstation for remote access to images for on-call purposes.
Main duties of the job
Consultant Radiologist with interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled radiologist with a subspecialty interest in musculoskeletal imaging to join our dynamic team.
Musculoskeletal radiology plays a crucial role in diagnosing and managing a wide range of bone, joint, and soft tissue conditions. We offer advanced diagnostic tools such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, and ultrasound to provide accurate imaging of the musculoskeletal system. These imaging techniques help in the detection of fractures, dislocations, arthritis, tumours, infections, and degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis.
MRI is highly valuable for visualizing soft tissues such as muscles, ligaments, and cartilage, offering detailed insights into injuries or abnormalities that might not be visible on standard X-rays.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatresat our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and, in recognition of our progress, we've been shortlisted for Trust of the Yearat the Health Service Journal Awards.
We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need totransform the A&E at Queen'sand get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from ourWomen's Health Hubin Ilford; an Ageing Well Centrein Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospitaland at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexiblyand more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wageemployer.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We perform a significant number of MRI arthrograms to help provide accurate reports to the orthopaedic surgeons to plan for complex surgeries. CT scans are often used for more complex bone fractures or when precise 3D imaging is required. Ultrasound is frequently used for real-time evaluation of joints, tendons, and muscles, as well as guiding procedures like joint injections or aspirations.
Ultrasound-guided injections for pain management are a very important part of radiological interventions offered by our subspecialty and is widely appreciated by the specialities and GP services. We have also recently started offering PRP injections for patients with selected conditions like tendinitis which are more resistant to steroid injections.
Weekly haematology MDT is part of subspecialty musculoskeletal imaging, which is every Thursday afternoon from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. On a weekly basis, we offer an orthopaedic meeting to provide valuable input to the orthopaedic surgeons to manage complex trauma, tumour and challenging cases. This MDT happens every Monday 12 to 1 am and is widely appreciated by the orthopaedic team. We also offer informal regular meetings with the rheumatology team to discuss radiology imaging of inflammatory arthropathies. Every third Friday, we participate in the joint vascular and foot MDT clinics providing radiology input in patients with chronic foot ulcers and osteomyelitis. We have a weekly Spine MDT to discuss complex cases We also participate in spine triage clinics with neurosurgeons and pain consultants every Tuesday and Wednesdays from 10 to 12 am.
At our trust, every year, we perform approximately 11000 musculoskeletal MRIs including about 800 arthrograms, 13000 Spine MRIs, 15000 diagnostic MSK ultrasound and 5000 ultrasound-guided injections for pain management. These numbers prove the importance of MSK radiology services we provide to our clinicians, GPs, as well as for the patients.
We currently have a team of 3 full-time musculoskeletal radiologists and up to 5 general radiologist who perform some musculoskeletal imaging/reporting as a part of the job plan to help with reporting numbers as well as reducing the waiting time for ultrasound-guided injections for pain management. We have a team of sonographers who perform diagnostic MSK ultrasound, and we also have trained 3 sonographers to perform ultrasound-guided injections for pain management.
The successful candidate will be expected to attend and contribute to relevant weekly MDT meetings, ensuring collaborative decision-making and optimal patient care. This position will be part of a general MDT rota, ensuring an equitable distribution of workload while maintaining high service standards. Applicants should have prior experience in musculoskeletal imaging, possess strong interpretative and reporting skills, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development. Teaching and supervising radiology trainees and junior radiologists is part of this role.
There is on-call service for general radiology and is consultant led, and the on-call consultant is expected to report urgent AE and in patient CT scans from 17:00 to 20:00 and 8:00 to 9:00 on weekdays and 8:00 to 18:00 on weekends.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We perform a significant number of MRI arthrograms to help provide accurate reports to the orthopaedic surgeons to plan for complex surgeries. CT scans are often used for more complex bone fractures or when precise 3D imaging is required. Ultrasound is frequently used for real-time evaluation of joints, tendons, and muscles, as well as guiding procedures like joint injections or aspirations.
Ultrasound-guided injections for pain management are a very important part of radiological interventions offered by our subspecialty and is widely appreciated by the specialities and GP services. We have also recently started offering PRP injections for patients with selected conditions like tendinitis which are more resistant to steroid injections.
Weekly haematology MDT is part of subspecialty musculoskeletal imaging, which is every Thursday afternoon from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. On a weekly basis, we offer an orthopaedic meeting to provide valuable input to the orthopaedic surgeons to manage complex trauma, tumour and challenging cases. This MDT happens every Monday 12 to 1 am and is widely appreciated by the orthopaedic team. We also offer informal regular meetings with the rheumatology team to discuss radiology imaging of inflammatory arthropathies. Every third Friday, we participate in the joint vascular and foot MDT clinics providing radiology input in patients with chronic foot ulcers and osteomyelitis. We have a weekly Spine MDT to discuss complex cases We also participate in spine triage clinics with neurosurgeons and pain consultants every Tuesday and Wednesdays from 10 to 12 am.
At our trust, every year, we perform approximately 11000 musculoskeletal MRIs including about 800 arthrograms, 13000 Spine MRIs, 15000 diagnostic MSK ultrasound and 5000 ultrasound-guided injections for pain management. These numbers prove the importance of MSK radiology services we provide to our clinicians, GPs, as well as for the patients.
We currently have a team of 3 full-time musculoskeletal radiologists and up to 5 general radiologist who perform some musculoskeletal imaging/reporting as a part of the job plan to help with reporting numbers as well as reducing the waiting time for ultrasound-guided injections for pain management. We have a team of sonographers who perform diagnostic MSK ultrasound, and we also have trained 3 sonographers to perform ultrasound-guided injections for pain management.
The successful candidate will be expected to attend and contribute to relevant weekly MDT meetings, ensuring collaborative decision-making and optimal patient care. This position will be part of a general MDT rota, ensuring an equitable distribution of workload while maintaining high service standards. Applicants should have prior experience in musculoskeletal imaging, possess strong interpretative and reporting skills, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development. Teaching and supervising radiology trainees and junior radiologists is part of this role.
There is on-call service for general radiology and is consultant led, and the on-call consultant is expected to report urgent AE and in patient CT scans from 17:00 to 20:00 and 8:00 to 9:00 on weekdays and 8:00 to 18:00 on weekends.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CCT date is within six months from date of interview OR Holder of specialist registration via CESR/ portfolio pathway route (Must be on Specialist Register by date of interview)
Desirable
- MRCP/MRCS
- Fellowship in musculoskeltal imaging or equivalent relevant experience in musculoskeletal imaging
- Logbook
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CCT date is within six months from date of interview OR Holder of specialist registration via CESR/ portfolio pathway route (Must be on Specialist Register by date of interview)
Desirable
- MRCP/MRCS
- Fellowship in musculoskeltal imaging or equivalent relevant experience in musculoskeletal imaging
- Logbook
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.
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
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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.
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).
