Job summary
We are excited to recruit a Senior Clinical fellow for MSK speciality within Imaging directorate.
Role summary:
- To join a friendly and welcoming busy tertiary centre imaging UK department, delivering first class specialist imaging services and a bespoke separate neuro, vascular and body on-call2. To develop and finesse imaging skills in many aspects of diagnostic and interventional MSK imaging3. To become confident in presenting independently in multi-disciplinary team meetings and leading clinic-radiological discussions4. To retain and enhance experience with general acute/in-patient and out-patient cross sectional imaging5. To be supported in submitting a high quality CESR application
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a senior fellowship alongside a team of 48 Consultant Radiologists in a busy UK tertiary centre imaging department with a diverse and busy MSK workload. We are a level 1 major trauma centre (MTC) and support an acute thrombectomy service for the treatment of stroke.You will work with 7.5 substantive consultants and 1 locum consultant with sub-specialty interest in MSK imaging, providing diagnostic and interventional radiology services to Trauma & Orthopaedics, Spine and Rheumatology Directorates.You will quickly become skilled in all aspects of reporting, intervention, clinical problem solving and MDT presentation. You will be supported during the first few months of the fellowship, gradually transitioning to working independently. Many senior fellows find they are working at consultant level by the end of their first year.
About us
UHNM is a tertiary referral centre for Trauma and Orthopaedics serving a population of approximately 1.5 million. The Trust also provides specialised services for 3 million people in a wider area including neighbouring counties and North Wales. The trauma and orthopaedics department has 29 consultants, and the spinal team has 9 dedicated spinal surgeons providing all aspects of surgical intervention including spinal deformity correction, oncology surgery and trauma. There is a huge demand for MSK intervention services including image guided injections, arthrography, myelography, biopsies, nerve root blocks and vertebroplasty In addition to our two main hospital sites (Royal Stoke and County Hospital in Stafford) we are privileged to have the Haywood Hospital nearby housing specialist services for rheumatology and rehabilitation. It is a centre of excellence with an active research team recognised nationally and internationally. We have state of the art equipment including MRI (8 scanners) and CT (9 scanners), 22 US machines, fluoro, on site PET, also a dedicated IR Day Case Unit with 8 beds. US and CT guided ablation is also planned for 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attachment for detailed job description, person specification which includes and main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attachment for detailed job description, person specification which includes and main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Radiologist with Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher/additional Degree
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- oEvidence of safe sound practical procedures
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- FRCR
- Achieved basic MSK competence as outlined by the RCR curriculum (UK trainees) OR equivalent for overseas trainees.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical audit.
- Basic interventional skills
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Highly motivated individual
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this post
Desirable
- Good communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and embrace new challenges
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovative and effective solutions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Radiologist with Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher/additional Degree
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- oEvidence of safe sound practical procedures
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- FRCR
- Achieved basic MSK competence as outlined by the RCR curriculum (UK trainees) OR equivalent for overseas trainees.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical audit.
- Basic interventional skills
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Highly motivated individual
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this post
Desirable
- Good communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and embrace new challenges
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovative and effective solutions
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).
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).
