Consultant Radiologist - MSK

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking an experienced Consultant Radiologist specialized in musculoskeletal radiology. You will report on MSK CT and MRI, perform diagnostic ultrasound, and support MDTs in a thriving department. The role includes teaching responsibilities, a competitive relocation package, and additional annual leave. Ideal candidates should hold relevant GMC registration and have significant experience in NHS radiology. The position involves a flexible work schedule across York and Scarborough hospitals.

Benefits

Health & wellbeing support

Competitive relocation package up to £18,000

Study leave budget of £3,000 across three years

Extra two days annual leave

Qualifications

• Entry on the relevant GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR.
• Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Substantive NHS experience required.

Responsibilities

• Reporting cross-sectional MSK CT and MRI.
• Conducting and interpreting diagnostic ultrasound.
• Performing therapeutic MSK injections and CT-guided bone biopsies.

Skills

Cross-sectional MSK CT reporting

Diagnostic ultrasound interpretation

Therapeutic MSK injections

CT-guided bone biopsies

Education

FRCR or equivalent

Medical degree

MD or equivalent higher degree

Job description

Consultant Radiologist – MSK

The closing date is 30 January 2026

We are recruiting a Consultant Radiologist with sub‑speciality training in musculoskeletal radiology to join our thriving radiology department at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will expand specialist MSK reporting and intervention, support current imaging services and work flexibly to fit the successful applicant’s interests.

The role requires reporting of cross‑sectional MSK CT and MRI, performing and interpreting diagnostic ultrasound, therapeutic MSK injections (US and fluoroscopy) and CT‑guided bone biopsies. Regular support for the rheumatology MDT and Spinal Infection & Arthroplasty MDTs is expected. The post holder will work closely with existing radiologists and may develop additional teaching responsibilities.

Main duties

The post is based at York with an expectation to cover sessions at Scarborough (approximately one day per fortnight). The duty includes general acute and non‑acute reporting and participation in the on‑call rota (currently 1 in 15 with on‑call radiologists covering weekdays 5‑9 pm and weekends 9 am‑5 pm; outsourcing covers outside these hours). All radiologists have a short weekly duty radiologist session.

The department is committed to teaching, supporting trainees from both West Yorkshire and East Yorkshire schemes, and maintaining strong links with Hull York Medical School. Opportunities exist for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Benefits & support

Staff benefits include health & wellbeing support, finance schemes, a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000 and a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years. Consultants also receive an extra two days annual leave in addition to the standard allowance.

Legal & inclusion statements

Vaccination against COVID‑19 is strongly encouraged for staff. We are an Armed Forces Friendly Employer and a Disability Confident & Mindful Employer, committed to supporting employees with disabilities or mental health conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Entry on the relevant GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR
• FRCR or equivalent
• Eligible for full GMC registration with licence to practice
• Medical degree
• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
• Substantive NHS experience

Experience

• Previous experience in an NHS radiology department at senior registrar level or above
• Experience of undertaking complex reporting for GI anatomy
• Experience of participating in a specialist GI MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 disclosure and a DBS check.

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust