Consultant Radiologist with sub-specialist interest in MSK/Spine

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialty in Musculoskeletal/Spinal Radiology. The role involves direct clinical care, participation in on-call duties, and opportunities for home reporting. Candidates should possess FRCR and relevant experience in emergency and musculoskeletal radiology. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work within a dynamic, supportive team.

Qualifications

• FRCR or equivalent required.
• CCT in Clinical Radiology and GMC Specialist Register entry at appointment.
• Experience in emergency radiology and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• 10 programmed activities: 8.5 Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities.
• Participation in a 1:18 on-call rota.
• Involvement in multidisciplinary meetings and patient lists.

Skills

Competent in soft tissue and bone biopsies

Experience in emergency radiology

Experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound and injections

Education

FRCR or equivalent

CCT in Clinical Radiology

Job description

Consultant Radiologist with Sub-specialist Interest in MSK/Spine

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area: Radiology. Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant. Contract: Permanent, including contribution to the General Radiology on-call Hours. Full-time: 10 sessions per week (flexible and home working options available). Job ref: 339-CCS6581-SS

Site: Southmead Hospital, with sessions at Cossham Hospital. Location: Bristol. Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 21/05/2025 08:00. Interview date: 01/07/2025.

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Job Overview

We are pleased to advertise a substantive general radiology consultant post with a subspecialty interest in Musculoskeletal/Spinal Radiology at North Bristol NHS Trust. Our team is dynamic and enthusiastic, working in a large, friendly department. We serve as a tertiary and quaternary centre for trauma, orthopaedics, plastics, and complex spine. We support reporting and interventional radiography development. The role mainly involves interpretation and management related to general orthopaedics. The centre is multi-modality, with opportunities for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Main Duties

The post involves a 10 programmed activities (PA) job plan: 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). Part-time options are available upon discussion. The job plan includes multidisciplinary meetings, face-to-face patient lists, general radiology activities across North Bristol sites, and participation in a 1:18 on-call rota (1.0 DCC). There are also opportunities for home reporting and additional activities to support departmental functions.

Working for Our Organisation

Further details are available in the Candidate Pack, obtainable from the contacts listed below.

Responsibilities

Details are included in the Candidate Pack, which can be obtained from the contacts below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• FRCR or equivalent
• CCT in Clinical Radiology and GMC Specialist Register entry at appointment

Experience

• Competent in soft tissue and bone biopsies
• Experience in emergency radiology
• Experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound and injections

For support related to the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme, contact tel [phone]. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Pre-employment checks are mandatory for all successful applicants. Refer to the ‘Information for Prospective Employees’ attachment regarding DBS charges.

In line with the Trust's Organisation Change policy, redeployed staff will be considered for suitable vacancies.

Certifications & Compliance

Appropriate UK professional registration is required. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and disclosure checks will be conducted.

Contacts

Name: Dr. Steve Morgan
Job Title: Consultant Radiologist
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Additional Contact: Fiona Rooke, Head of Imaging and Endoscopy, Tel: [phone]