Consultant Radiologist: Musculoskeletal Imaging

Job overview

Applications are invited for a full time Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging (MSK).  The Radiology on-call service is provided in-house by first on-call SpRs with secondary support from Radiologists.

A flexible job plan working, in a friendly, functional and supportive team, with an enviable procurement policy for high-end equipment are just some of the benefits of working for this University Health Board. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team of Consultants.

This post is based at the Royal Gwent Hospital, but may include sessions at other Health Board sites.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join the Consultant Radiologist Team and will provide MSK expertise and support Multi Disciplinary Teams.

Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training.

Requirement to participate in medical audit and in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the ABUHB.

Any requirement agreed for the provision of cover for consultant colleagues’ periods of leave.

All qualified staff have a responsibility to supervise unqualified/more junior staff and students on a day-to-day basis to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and that any untoward action is addressed.

Other comments including specific details related to special interest (if applicable)

Any other duties with other agencies that have been agreed with the ABUHB.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description

This position involves Regulated Activity with adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:

• Enhanced check with barred list information, including children and adults  barred list check

Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.

Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview.