Consultant Radiologist Musculoskeletal Sub Specialty

Applications are invited for the Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialty interest in MSK. This is a whole time offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Consultant to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals.

The Trust has excellent management, robust systems and innovative processes all of which have underpinned a period of sustained and improved performance. The Diagnostic Imaging Service at both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals was awarded the highest possible CQC rating of 'Outstanding' (the only such acute Trust service in the country to be awarded this rating).

We are a progressive friendly department and we can offer flexible working patterns including the potential for home working as part of the job plan.

Interviews will take place on Monday 12th May 2025.

Main duties of the job

The post will maintain and increase our current establishment of consultant radiologists and allow further development of the imaging and MSK service, including extended day working.

Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment.

Applicants must have entry on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following:

1. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)(the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview)
2. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)(CESR Candidates must have written GMC confirmation upon successful application)

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding the main responsibilities and requirements essential for this role please refer to the supporting documents heading and review the job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including a proposed job plan.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

1. MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
2. FRCR or equivalent medical qualification

Clinical Experience
Essential

1. Extensive clinical training and experience in Radiology.
2. MSK/ ORTHO/ Rheumatology MDT experience
3. Emergency imaging and on call experience
4. Proficient in USS/ Fluoroscopic guided procedures in MSK
5. Independent in reporting MSK X-ray, US, CT and MRI imaging

Management & Administrative Experience
Essential

1. Familiarity with PACs and other IT systems relevant with Radiology

Teaching Experience
Essential

1. Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
2. Able to supervise junior medical staff

Research Experience
Essential

1. Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years

Other Attributes
Essential

1. Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
2. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate.
3. Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
4. Capacity to work effectively with others
5. Able to work in multi-professional teams
6. Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
7. Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively.
8. Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
9. Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances.