Consultant MSK Radiologist

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital is seeking a Consultant MSK Radiologist. This role involves delivering high-quality imaging services, utilizing advanced technology, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Candidates should possess FRCR membership and experience in musculoskeletal imaging.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive culture and disability support

Qualifications

• Experience in CT, MRI, US, fluoroscopy, and plain film reporting.
• Proficient in musculoskeletal MRI and US guided injections.
• Previous experience with bone and soft tissue sarcoma management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality imaging services and achieve QSI accreditation.
• Participate in MDTs and provide effective imaging consultations.
• Work collaboratively with the radiology team to ensure patient care.

Skills

Diagnostic radiology

CT reporting

MRI reporting

Ultrasound

Teamwork

Education

FRCR membership

Full GMC registration

Job description

Go back The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant MSK Radiologist

The closing date is 11 July 2025

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest providers of specialist orthopaedic surgery in Europe with an income base of cira £80m. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery in our 14 dedicated theatres to people locally, nationally and internationally and are one of the few specialised centres in the UK for sarcoma diagnosis and treatment. The Trust is situated in a leafy part of south west Birmingham, approximately 4 miles outside the City centre and has all the advantages that being in the UKs 'second city' encompasses both from a geographical location and all the social, cultural, sporting and entertainment perspective .

We are looking for a MSK Radiology Consultant to join our dedicated team, to ensure effective delivery of imaging services and utilization of resource whilst maintaining high levels of patient care whilst working in close collaboration with various MDT meetings. CT guided interventions include biopsies, vertebroplasty and cryotherapy and we are planning to replace our CT scanner soon. This post is to supplement the existing team of Consultant Radiologists and is designed to complement the existing musculoskeletal radiological imaging service as well as to develop areas of specialised interest in musculoskeletal imaging. There is no on call commitment and there is the ability to work flexibly with some home reporting.

We have modern imaging equipment and a dedicated team of Radiographers to support the imaging services.

Main duties of the job

The department is looking to achieve QSI accreditation and the post holder will be a key member of the team to helping us achieve and maintain this.

The job plan will include sessions dedicated to clinical ultrasound in addition to general and cross sectional reporting, interventional CT and participation in selection of MDTs.

The post requires the appointee to work well within a team, demonstrating flexibility and team working and ensuring effective delivery of imaging service and utilization of resource whilst maintaining high levels of patient care. The post has 10 PA's. The successful candidate should hold FRCR, be entered on the Specialist Register and have diagnostic musculoskeletal imaging experience. Clear evidence of longstanding commitment to a career in musculoskeletal imaging is mandatory.

About us

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Job responsibilities

The job plan will include sessions dedicated to clincial ultrasound in addition to general and cross sectional reporting so it would be essential for the prospective candidate to be able to report CT and MRI.

The department is looking to achieve QSI accreditation and the post holder would be expected to help us to deliver the highest quality standards for imaging. Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on responsibilities.

Person Specification

• FRCR membership
• Experienced in full range of diagnostic radiology including CT, MRI, US, fluoroscopy and plain film reporting.
• Experienced in musculoskeletal MRI and US and US guided injections.
• Previous experience of bone and soft tissue sarcoma management and MDTs
• Full GMC registration

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.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Depending on experienceDependant on Experience