Consultant Radiologist with Musculoskeletal (MSK) Interest

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) advertises a substantive Consultant Radiologist with a specialist MSK interest to join our large imaging division across three acute sites in Greater Manchester. The post combines replacement duties within Adults’ Radiology with a strong MSK focus.

The successful candidate will join a team of over 50 consultants, reporting on MSK CT/MRI/US and guiding interventional MSK procedures, while contributing to MSK MDTs and on-call services.

Qualifications

• Wide experience in diagnostic MSK imaging including CT, MRI, US and fluoroscopy.
• Experience in MSK MDTs and leading MSK services.
• Competence in MSK interventions and reporting across modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide reporting for MSK CT, MRI, ultrasound and fluoroscopy across major sites.
• Lead and participate in MSK MDTs and regional MSK services.
• Deliver acute on-call radiology support and MSK-focused clinical duties.

Skills

MSK radiology

CT imaging

MRI imaging

Ultrasound

Interventional techniques

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists

GMC Registration

CESR/CCT

Postgraduate Degree or Diploma

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Consultant Radiologist with Musculoskeletal (MSK) Interest

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Main area Consultant Radiologist with interest in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging Grade YC72 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (On-call - Cat A 3%, 1 in 14) Job ref 349-CSS-8292102-RL4

Site Manchester Royal Infirmary Town Manchester Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is delighted to advertise a substantive Consultant Radiologist post with a specialist interest in Musculoskeletal Radiology to join our existing motivated and dynamic team across this large, developing and aspirational Trust. This is a combination of replacement posts within the Adults’ Radiology clinical service within the Division of Imaging.

The Post

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of over 50 Consultant Radiologists in Adults’ Radiology clinical service, providing a full range of imaging services to the local population and tertiary level services across Greater Manchester region and beyond. Adults’ Radiology is the largest department within the Division of Imaging, and our Consultant team provides a full range of general and specialist imaging for Adult patients across our 3 Acute and 2 non-acute hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

Subspecialty

The successful candidate will join our existing team of 10 MSK Radiologists providing services across our 3 major acute sites and CDCs.

The MSK radiology team provides diagnostic and interventional support to a large number of surgical and medical colleagues in teams across the trust. This includes:

• Orthopaedic surgical services
• Regional sarcoma service through the successful GMOSS collaboration.
• Rheumatology services.
• Tertiary level genetic services
• MSK and Haematological Cancer services including MDTs
• Adult medical services, including Endocrinology (which includes tertiary level metabolic bone service)
• Regional MDTs & services including Neurofibromatosis 1 & 2 services and Proton Beam therapy.

The successful applicant should be competent at reporting MSK CT, USS radiographs and MR, and competent with MSK intervention including USS guided injections and arthrograms. Experience of soft tissue and bone biopsies is desirable. The successful candidate should have experience of leading and presenting in MSK MDTs.

Acute & On-Call Radiology

The role has a general component with the successful applicant required to support a session general acute CT and 0.5 PA for diagnostic On-call.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration OR eligibility for full registration
• Medical Degree (MBChB or equivalent)
• Fellowship of the Royall College of Radiologist OR International Equivalent
• Specialist registration for radiology (CESR or CCT) or within 6 months of CCT.
• Post Graduate Degree or Diploma

Experience

• Evidence of training in core radiology (UK CCT or equivalent)
• Evidence of training in MSK radiology

Clinical and Technical Skills

• Wide experience of all aspects of diagnostic MSK including CT, MRI, USS & fluoroscopy
• Experience in arthrograms and basic MSK intervention
• Experience of participating in tertiary level MSK MDTs
• Experience of whole body MR imaging in genetic disorders (e.g. NF1)
• Experience in advanced MSK interventional techniques e.g. soft tissue/bone ablation

Communication Skills

• Excellent team working skills

Research

• Knowledge of research design, protocols and desire to be involved with research projects
• Peer review publications

Motivation

• Highly motivated with an appetite to lead and make changes to services

Personality

• Ability to work well with the radiology team and within the multidisciplinary team
• Self-motivated and good problem-solving abilities

Audit

• Evidence of audit participation and service quality improvement projects

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Name Dr Rishi Sethi Job title Divisional Clinical Director, Division of Imaging Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0161 276 4185 Additional information

• Imaging Division business support officer on [e-mail]

Please also feel free to contact clinical leads within Imaging:

• Gulraiz Ahmad, MSK radiology clinical lead ([e-mail])
• Rishi Sethi, Clinical Head of the Imaging Division ([e-mail])

There is also further information within the attached job description and person specification PDFs.