Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist

UHNM; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

UHNM invites a Consultant Radiologist to join a team of 48 WTE radiologists with a sub-specialty in musculoskeletal imaging. The post focuses on diagnostic and interventional MSK work across the Trust.

The role supports Trauma and Orthopaedics, Spinal and Rheumatology through MDT meetings and rotation among radiology subspecialties, including reporting of MSK US and MRI exams.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal imaging services across the Trust.
• Supporting trauma and orthopaedics, spinal and rheumatology through MDTs.
• Participating in on-call rota and CPD activities.

Job description

Main area Radiology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (0.3 PA) Job ref 205-8301333

Site University Hospitals North Midlands Town Stoke on Trent Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 22/01/2027

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to join a team of 48 WTE Consultant Radiologists, including 8 substantive Consultants with sub-specialty interest in musculoskeletal imaging.

At UHNM the cross-sectional radiologists work closely with their colleagues in the Surgical and Medical Directorate through cancer MDT meetings and joint clinico-radiological meetings.

The successful applicant will share responsibilities to support the Trauma and Orthopaedics, Spinal and Rheumatology Departments through Multi-Disciplinary team meetings. Currently Spine, Rheumatology, Diabetes, Orthopaedic and Tumour MDTs are in place and there is rotation between all relevant radiologists.

Duties will include providing a comprehensive diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal imaging service across the Trust. The post holder should be a dedicated clinician wishing to actively assist and further develop Musculoskeletal Radiology services in the Trust.

There is a well established skill-mix within MSK with a large number of advanced practitioners and consultant radiographers who report plain films, sonographers who perform and report MSK diagnostic US examinations and an advanced practitioner who reports knee and spine MRI exams.

Main duties of the job

As a MSK consultant radiologist at UHNM you will be working with some of the latest equipment available in a purpose built department.

UHNM is a tertiary referral centre for Trauma and Orthopaedics serving Staffordshire, Shropshire, South Cheshire and Wolverhampton. The Trauma and orthopaedics department has 28 consultants and 3 SAS and the spinal team has 9 dedicated spinal consultants and 1 SAS surgeon providing all aspects of trauma and orthopaedics and spinal services including deformity correction, oncology surgery and trauma. There is a huge demand for MSK intervention services for procedures including image guided injections, arthrography, myelography, biopsies, nerve root blocks and vertebroplasty and the post holder is expected to contribute to this type of work.

The department performs and reports approximately 400,000 examinations per annum, with a high proportion of complex imaging and procedural radiology.

A Community Diagnostic Centre opened in Spring 2026.

We use an award-winning PACS which allows for easy streamlined, efficient and trouble-free reporting from either centre utilising PACS based reporting.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high quality radiology service within a busy imaging department providing both general and specialist services in diagnostics and interventional imaging.

You will contribute to the weekday on-call service on rotation with also a 1 in 8 rota for Saturdays or Sundays.

The job plan will include CPD SPA

Working for our organisation

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make for happy patients, and with the help of both we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone at the Trust has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations as well as the tools to provide great care.

UHNM is a tertiary referral centre for Trauma and Orthopaedics serving a population of approximately 1.5 million from Staffordshire, Shropshire, South Cheshire and Wolverhampton.

The Trauma and orthopaedics department provides all aspects of trauma and orthopaedics and spinal services including deformity correction, oncology surgery and trauma. There is a huge demand for MSK intervention services for procedures including image guided injections, arthrography, myelography, biopsies, nerve root blocks and vertebroplasty and the post holder is expected to contribute to this type of work.

The Haywood Hospital has specialist services for rheumatology and rehabilitation. The Rheumatology centre at the Haywood Hospital welcomes patients from North Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. The Haywood hospital is a centre of excellence and has an active research team known nationally and internationally for its work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The detailed job description and responsibilities can be found within the attached supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: 1. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or 2. Within 12 months of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) 3. European Community Rights
• FRCR or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC
• MD, PhD or equivalent
• Academic and extracurricular achievements
• Awards/ Distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• ALS certification

Clinical Experience & Training

• Completed full time training in General and MSK subspecialist Radiology.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within specialty.
• Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at the appropriate level.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to support the Clinical Director of Imaging.
• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines

Professional & Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines
• An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.

Academic Achievements Research Publications

• Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities.
• Experience of conducting Clinical Audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
• Ability to organise and apply research outcomes and work within research Governance procedures.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Management and Administrative Experience:

• Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
• Caring attitude to patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
• Management Experience

Personal Attributes

• Calm under pressure
• Work independently
• Willingness to undertake a leadership role

Important information about your application

• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
• New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.

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If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

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Name Dr Abdelkader Allouni Job title Clinical Director Imaging Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01782 675864 Additional information

PA: Diane Heath

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Dr Martin Stopa

Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist and Lead

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