Consultant in Radiology - Gastrointestinal Radiology

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Bath is seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a Specialized Interest in Gastrointestinal Radiology. The role is full time but part-time applications are welcome. Responsibilities include participation in on-call rotas and contributing to various imaging services. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in gastrointestinal imaging and a GMC recognized medical qualification. A generous salary and supportive work environment in a vibrant city await the successful applicant.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Must possess skills applicable to a general department.
• Expertise in gastrointestinal imaging, particularly hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and luminal cancer imaging and acute abdominal imaging is required.
• Ability to contribute to symptomatic and Bowel Cancer Screening CT Colonography service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly Upper GI, Lower GI, and CUP MDTs.
• Undertake abdominal US in general US lists and contribute to fluoroscopy service.

Skills

Fully accredited clinical radiologist on GMC specialist register

Extensive current general radiological practice

Broad experience in gastrointestinal and abdominal radiology

Experience in US and CT guided biopsies and drainages

Gastrointestinal Radiology fellowship

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

GMC recognised general medical qualification

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

FRCR

Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT

Job description

Consultant in Radiology - Gastrointestinal Radiology

The closing date is 28 January 2026

Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly, forward‑thinking team of 30 Consultant Radiologists at the Royal United Hospital Bath;

Consultant Radiologist with a Specialist Interest in Gastrointestinal Radiology (10 PA's).

The post is full time but anyone wishing to work part time is also encouraged to apply. The post includes participation in the evening and weekend on‑call rota. Outsourcing is used for most cross‑sectional emergency work performed after 20:00. Home reporting is available to all Consultants.

If you want to balance these professional opportunities with quality of life then Bath has it all. Bath is a beautiful Georgian city in the South West of England, and is England’s only city with UNESCO World Heritage Site status. There is a wealth of cultural and leisure opportunities, some of the best state and independent schools in the UK, whilst only 90 minutes from London and on the doorstep of the beautiful diverse South West countryside.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the hospital and can make arrangements through contacting the Clinical Lead: Dr Gary Cross ([e-mail])

Main duties of the job

This is a new post due to expansion of the radiology department and in particular gastrointestinal imaging services and research. In addition to a gastrointestinal radiology specialist interest the candidate must possess skills, particularly cross‑sectional, applicable to a general department. Expertise in gastrointestinal imaging, particularly hepatobiliary, pancreatic and luminal cancer imaging and acute abdominal imaging is required. The appointee will help to deliver the weekly Upper GI, Lower GI and CUP MDTs. There is an expectation that the appointee will contribute to the symptomatic and Bowel Cancer Screening Programme CT Colonography service. The appointee will undertake abdominal US in general US lists and contribute to the fluoroscopy service. Expertise in percutaneous biopsy and abdominal drainage is desirable. An ability to contribute to non‑cancer luminal GI Radiology such as Small Bowel imaging, perianal fistula MRI and MRDP would be desirable, but an alternative second subspecialty interest would also be considered.

>At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC recognised general medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• FRCR
• Be on the Specialist Register, or ideally within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview

Skills

• Fully accredited clinical radiologist on GMC specialist register
• Extensive current general radiological practice and ability appropriate to a district general hospital environment, including general on‑call skills
• Broad experience in gastrointestinal and abdominal radiology including reporting abdominal CT, CT Colonography and GI MRI. Able to independently present GI MDTs
• Fully motivated in contributing to general and specialised work in the department and in maintaining a high standard of personal development
• Experience in US and CT guided biopsies and drainages.
• Gastrointestinal Radiology fellowship
• Subspecialty interest in a second subspecialty.

Personal Attributes

• Good interpersonal skills with ability to relate to all members of staff and patients
• Committed to working within a team
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to staff, patients and relatives ensuring that communication is tailored to the person being addressed
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Evidence of adaptability, organisation of time and learning.
• Computing Skills
• Commitment to continuing personal development and to the specialty

Teaching Experience

• Able to support multidisciplinary teaching and subspecialty training
• Experience of teaching SpR’s

Research Experience

• Evidence of delivery of research publications and audit
• Interest in developing clinical research and departmental audit and ability to organise post‑graduate research

Management and administration

• Awareness of audit process, appraisal, principles of Clinical Governance, confidentiality and data protection
• Proven track record of audit

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.

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum, pro rata