Consultant MSK Radiologist | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is looking for an MSK Radiology Consultant to enhance their imaging services. This role involves attending MDT meetings, performing CT guided interventions, and supporting QSI accreditation initiatives. The position offers no on-call commitment and flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal opportunity for someone dedicated to musculoskeletal imaging.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive and inclusive workplace

No on-call commitment

Qualifications

• Clear evidence of longstanding commitment to a career in musculoskeletal imaging.
• Experience with CT guided interventions.

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings.
• Engage in clinical ultrasound sessions.
• Perform CT guided interventions such as biopsies.
• Support achieving QSI accreditation.
• Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork.

Skills

Diagnostic musculoskeletal imaging experience

FRCR

Ability to engage in clinical ultrasound sessions

Education

Entered on the Specialist Register

Job description

Overview

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest providers of specialist orthopaedic surgery in Europe with an income base of circa £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.

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, 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings and ensure effective delivery of imaging services and resource utilisation while maintaining high levels of patient care.
• Engage in sessions dedicated to clinical ultrasound in addition to general and cross‑sectional reporting, interventional CT and participation in selection of MDTs.
• Perform CT guided interventions as part of the role (biopsies, vertebroplasty, cryotherapy).
• Support the department in achieving QSI accreditation and maintaining high standards of imaging.
• Work well within a team, demonstrate flexibility and team working.

Qualifications and Experience

• FRCR
• Entered on the Specialist Register
• Diagnostic musculoskeletal imaging experience
• Clear evidence of longstanding commitment to a career in musculoskeletal imaging

Working Arrangements and Benefits

• No on‑call commitment; some home reporting possible
• Flexible working considered
• Disability Confident Leader; inclusive, family‑friendly and flexible working arrangements

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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. 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, please contact the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

If you have any questions or require further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification for responsibilities. This advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025.