Radiology Consultant with Subspecialist Expertise in MSK Radiology

We are seeking to appoint a capable and forward-thinking doctor. The candidate should have completed the radiology training (either in the UK or equivalent abroad) and should have sufficient skills to be able to independently report MRI, CT and US examinations within their areas of sub-specialty expertise. Must have good experience with general CT and MRI, both inpatient and outpatient scans. The candidate is required to take a lead role in the orthopaedic MDT. They must already be proficient in each of this area without needing support. Essential skills are:

• Independently be able to perform MSK ultrasound including procedures
• Independently perform MSK fluoroscopy procedures
• Arthrograms
• Independently report MSK X-ray, CT & MRI imaging
• Independently provide specialist MSK opinions for clinicians
  
  The Radiology Directorate offers a full range of diagnostic investigations over a number of sites (2 acute and 5 community).
The Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital is part of the PFI hospital. Radiology comprises 6 general rooms, 1 fluoroscopy room, 1 multipurpose interventional suite, 4 CT scanners (Canon 640 slice, Siemens 128 slice and 2 x 80 detector row Toshiba systems), 2 MRI scanners (Siemens Sola 1.5T) and a 3 room ultrasound suite. A further 5 ultrasound rooms are situated adjacent to antenatal and include Siemens and Canon machines. The angiography suite is within the theatre complex. Further investment is planned with a hybrid theatre to be commissioned. Our Nuclear Medicine Department has 2 Siemens SPECT enabled Gamma Cameras. Burnley General Teaching Hospital primarily supports out-patients and GP patients. Radiology has a single CT, two MRI systems, five general rooms, a single digital fluoroscopy room and 2 ultrasound rooms. Further ultrasound equipment is located within the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre. Both screening and symptomatic breast imaging services are provided for the women of East Lancashire from a dedicated Breast Imaging Unit on the Burnley General Teaching Hospital premises. The service has a mobile MRI scanner (Philips Ingenia Evolution 1.5T)., There are currently 29 Consultant Radiologists working at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (28.5 WTE) with approximately 280 radiographic and support staff. Each modality has a Lead Radiographer overseeing operational management and service development. The Interventional Radiology Unit is supported by 6 dedicated IR radiographers and 6 dedicated IR nurses. Secretarial support is provided within the department however, we have developed an electronic paperless department with digital dictation, voice recognition and electronic distribution of results. We have a single, central booked appointment system across all sites. Day to day management of the service is supported by the Radiology Directorate Manager and Radiology Operations Manager. There is an active skill mix programme within the Directorate with Radiographers participating in x-ray reporting (Chest, Abdomen & MSK), CT, MRI, Breast and Nuclear Medicine reporting. Both hospital sites are training departments for student radiographers. There are close teaching links with the University of Cumbria and the University of Salford. The Radiology Directorate is headed by the Clinical Director. The Directorate resides within the Diagnostics and Clinical Support Care Group. The Care Group is supported with dedicated Human Resources, Finance and Governance colleagues.