Consultant Radiologist (interest in MSK)

NHS; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Bristol seeks a Consultant Radiologist with a sub‑specialist interest in MSK imaging and intervention. The role involves flexible working with primary care and in-patient referrals, and includes shared responsibilities with Weston Health Trust. Candidates should possess full GMC registration and extensive MSK experience. This position offers professional development opportunities and requires a commitment to effective communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have evidence of thorough training in MSK radiology.
• Can take responsibility for service delivery without supervision.
• Demonstrated range of MSK interventional experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Trust policies for patient care administration.
• Work with service managers and manage caseload flexibly.
• Assure maximum waiting times for referral to treatment.

Skills

MSK radiology

Communication

Leadership

Clinical governance

Education

FRCR

Full GMC registration

Postgraduate degree

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a Consultant Radiologist to replace a recently retired colleague, with sub‑specialist interest in MSK imaging and intervention. There is an increasing demand for MSK imaging and intervention from primary care services as well as general in‑patient and out‑patient referrals and we recently merged with Weston Area Health NHS Trust, located 18 miles south of the BRI. The job is designed to be shared with Weston and although reporting can be done remotely at the BRI, there will be an expected attendance of one day a week to support Weston MSK ultrasound provision and on‑site reporting. Two MSK Consultants are already established in this split‑time commitment. We cover a full range of MSK imaging and intervention, with the scope to develop the service even further, in response to modern changes in patient management. In addition to specialised musculoskeletal imaging, the successful candidate will support general imaging in UHBW as well as acute imaging/on‑call.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of requests, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Consultants are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure both clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award‑winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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.

Job location

Bristol Royal Infimary, Bristol, BS2 8BJ

Job description & responsibilities

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

Please note unless there are exceptional circumstances the interviews will be face to face. Interview date will be 9th February.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training – Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview)
• Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
• Must be on the GMC’s Specialist Register to start Consultant appointment
• FRCR.

Qualifications & Training – Desirable

• Post graduate degree

Experience – Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in MSK radiology
• Can demonstrate a range of MSK interventional experience.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision.

Experience – Desirable

• Experience of working in the UK Hospital system.
• Fully independent in MSK intervention

Knowledge & Skills – Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience in MSK radiology

Knowledge & Skills – Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance & Audit – Essential

• 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
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation.

Research – Essential

• Knowledge of the principals involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Research – Desirable

• Higher Degree.
• Published Research Papers

Teaching & Training – Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Teaching & Training – Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership – Essential

• 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.

Management & Leadership – Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience

Interpersonal, communication & team working skills – Essential

• 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 multi‑professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.

Any Other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes – Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Other – Essential

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

Other – Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Bristol Royal Infimary, Bristol, BS2 8BJ

Website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)