Consultant MSK Radiologist with interest in General Radiology: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

It is an exciting time to join our growing, enthusiastic and dynamic imaging department. At MKUH we are embarking on an extensive redevelopment programme which includes the building of a state-of-the-art imaging centre and implementation of our new community diagnostic centres. We are currently looking to appoint a Consultant MSK Radiologist with interest in General Radiology.

The post offers 10 PA per week (i.e., approximately 7.5 DCC and 2.5 SPA). As a department we are open to flexible working patterns which suit the imaging service and individual needs with agreement with the Clinical Director

This is a replacement MSK consultant position. The appointment offers an opportunity to strengthen a well-established cohort of radiology colleagues who deliver a reporting service across 7 days. In general, the Consultant Radiologists on call rota involves covering one weekend in twelve and one weekday in thirteen. MKUH NHS FT have successfully implemented a Tele-Radiology on-call service for CT scans from 2000 hours till 0800 hours every day.

The successful candidate will have completed formal training MSK and will have experience in all aspects of intervention as well.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist, autonomous working would be expected at consultant level.

The successful candidate for the MSK consultant radiologist post would be expected to be proficient in all aspects of diagnostic and interventional MSK Radiology, including reporting of Plain Film, US, CT and MRI, as well as interventional skills in ultrasound-guided intervention and fluoroscopy.

At MKUH NHS FT, we use Magentus CRIS for our Radiology Information System and Insignia Medical Systems for PACS. Radiology reporting is performed in PACS and is available on Trust and home reporting workstations.

The main base for these posts will be Milton Keynes University Hospital but there may be a requirement to work at any other location where the Trust provides services such as community diagnostic centres

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Registration

Essential

• For full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligibility for registration within six months of interview.
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council
• FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

• ALS certification
• Post CCT fellowship within specialist area
• Experience in GU/Paediatric/Thoracic/Neuro imaging and MDT

Experience/ Training

Essential

• Subspecialty training in Musculo-skeletal Radiology and GU/Paediatric/Thoracic/Neuro Radiology
• Experienced in the use of RIS/ PACS
• Familiarity with voice activated reporting
• Providing confident and competent direct clinical care
• Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
• Wide experience in MSK imaging and MSK procedures / GU radiology including male and female pelvic MRI and experience in Paediatric / Thoracic or Neuroradiology including Neuro Vascular imaging. Experience in RECIST reporting, experience with Lung biopsy and NAI reporting

Desirable

• Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multidisciplinary team
• Leadership and Management experience
• Experience of managing budgets and staff
• An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues

Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
• Possess knowledge and ability to conduct radiological examination in appropriate areas of specialty and modalities.
• Able to do general reporting including plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting unassisted
• Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
• Awareness of NHS Constitution
• Understands Trust vision, values, strategic objectives
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this
• Able to problem solve in a pragmatic and adaptable manner.

Skills

Essential

• Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
• Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients: – Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. – Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised. – A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs. -Can identify the patients individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence – Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
• Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
• Competent in the use of IT/computer systems

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience

Teaching and Education

Essential

• Willingness and ability to teach
• Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate education/continuous professional development
• Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience

Desirable

• Postgraduate certificate in education

Audit

Essential

• Experience in audit and Active participation in clinical audit

Research

Essential

• Experience of research

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals and ability to appraise scientific literature critically
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Transport

Essential

• Must be able, when on call, to return to the hospital if required within thirty minutes

Desirable

• Car driver
• Possess own transport

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
• Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
• Ability to gain the trust & confidence of colleagues and patients
• Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register during length of employment within MKUH NHS FT trust.

Closing Date: 17 September 2026