Consultant Radiologist – Gynaecological Imaging

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; Presencial; GBP 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Radiologist specialising in gynaecological imaging, based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary with cross-site working across the Trust. The role includes US, MRI, CT reporting and MDT preparation in a high-volume, multi-disciplinary environment.

The post offers on-call commitments and opportunities to engage in pelvic floor imaging, placental MRI, and gynae-oncology MDTs within a leading NHS centre.

Formación

• Full GMC registration or near CCT date within 12 months.
• Higher academic qualifications such as MD, PhD or equivalent.
• Thorough training and experience in gynaecological radiology.
• Gynaecological interventional experience.

Responsabilidades

• Access to US, MRI and CT reporting with MDT preparation and oncological intervention.
• Based at the BRI with cross-site working within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
• Be part of gynaecology and germ cell MDT rotas and on-call responsibilities.

Conocimientos

Gynaecological radiology

Interventional radiology

Team leadership

Educación

GMC registration

CCT within 12 months

MD/PhD or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Consultant Radiologist – Gynaecological Imaging

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new consultant to join our team of three existing gynaecological subspecialty radiologists based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

This is a high-volume centre hosting multiple tertiary MDTs every week including gynae oncology and germ cell. In addition to oncological work there is the option to explore pelvic floor imaging and placental MRI.

Main duties of the job

This role will involve access to US, MRI and CT reporting as well as MDT preparation and oncological intervention. The position is based at the BRI, which is a major part of the newly formed Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, the second largest FT within NHS England. A University Hospitals Trust The post will include a general radiology on call component. The appointee would be also part of the gynaecology and germ cell MDT rotas. This is funded as a full-time substantive position (10 PAs including on call commitment). Consultants are employed under the Terms and Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for futher details of the position.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Or
• Withing 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date and time of interview
• Higher academic qualifications e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent.

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in gynaecological radiology.
• Can demonstrate a range of gynaecological interventional experience
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of general and gynaecological radiology
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty.
• Broad range of IT skills.

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence-based practice
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
• Evidence of involvement in research.
• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD.
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s.
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.
• Educational Supervisor training completed
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it.
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant.
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses.

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
• Awareness to personal limitations.
• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser.

Other

• Meets professional health requirements.
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role.

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.