Consultant in Musculoskeletal and General Radiology

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Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Plymouth is seeking a Consultant in Musculoskeletal and General Radiology to join their team of dedicated professionals. The successful applicant will have significant responsibilities, including participating in on-call duties and engaging in teaching activities for the Peninsula Medical School. The ideal candidate should possess full GMC registration and broad skills in general and cross-sectional imaging, with the opportunity to contribute to research and clinical governance. This role promises a rewarding career in a vibrant location.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register expected within 6 months of interview.
• Clinical training equivalent to UK CCT necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complement a team of 7 radiologists and associated staff.
• Share on-call commitment equally with existing consultants.
• Participate in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School.

Skills

Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in radiology

Broad skills in general and cross-sectional imaging

Ability to support the sarcoma MDT work

Ability to independently report whole body MRI

Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities

Education

Full GMC registration

Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent

CCT in radiology

MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree

Job description

Employer University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Town Plymouth Salary £109,725 - £145,478 Dependant on experience Salary period Yearly Closing 24/02/2026 23:59

Consultant in Musculoskeletal and General Radiology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

The successful applicant will complement a team of 6 FTE consultant radiologists, consultant MSK radiographer and a specialist MSK sonographer to deliver a broad range of musculoskeletal radiology. The team members are core members of the regional Sarcoma team. The team also provides an innovative one stop service for Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Patients. Every effort will be made to accommodate the subspecialty interests of the successful applicant.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will complement a team of 7 consultant radiologists, consultant MSK radiographer and a specialist MSK sonographer to deliver a broad range of musculoskeletal radiology. The team members are core members of the regional Sarcoma team. The team also provides an innovative one stop service for Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Patients.

The successful applicant will share an office with other consultant colleagues and will share a secretary with the current team of radiologists.

The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave taking in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. The programs shown are for illustrative purposes and could be subject to modification, in agreement with the post holder and the Imaging Service Line Clinical Director.

The post holder will be expected to share the on–call commitment equally with the existing consultants. There is also an expectation that successful candidates will participate in 7-day-working, in a pattern which supports the provision of general inpatient services across 7 days.

The Directorate would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust lead for R & D. All consultants are expected to actively participate in the department’s audit and clinical governance program.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will complement a team of 7 consultant radiologists, consultant MSK radiographer and a specialist MSK sonographer to deliver a broad range of musculoskeletal radiology. The team members are core members of the regional Sarcoma team. The team also provides an innovative one stop service for Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Patients.

Every effort will be made to accommodate the subspecialty interests of the successful applicant.

All radiology consultants are actively involved in teaching for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program.

The successful applicant will share an office with other consultant colleagues and will share a secretary with the current team of radiologists.

The post-holder will be provided with a PC and PACS workstation, with the option to locate one of these off-site to facilitate home working.

The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave taking in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. The programs shown are for illustrative purposes and could be subject to modification, in agreement with the post holder and the Imaging Service Line Clinical Director.

The post holder will be expected to share the on–call commitment equally with the existing consultants. There is also an expectation that successful candidates will participate in 7-day-working, in a pattern which supports the provision of general inpatient services across 7 days.

The Directorate would support any research interests of the Consultant in conjunction with the Trust lead for R & D. All consultants are expected to actively participate in the department’s audit and clinical governance program.

Person specification

• Full GMC registration.
• Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent).
• CCT in radiology and entry on Specialist Register (or expected within 6 months of interview).
• MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree.

Particular skills and experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in radiology.
• Broad skills in general and cross-sectional imaging including acute imaging services
• Ability to offer expert opinion on full range of standard MSK imaging
• Ability to support the sarcoma MDT work
• Ability to perform image-guided joint injections/aspirations
• Ability to supervise radiology StRs across a broad range of imaging.
• Ability to teach and supervise reporting radiographers
• Willing to participate in radiology on-call rota
• Ability to independently report whole body MRI
• Ability to independently report PET CT
• Ability to independently perform image-guided biopsies and drainages Ability to report trial imaging to RECIST 1.1 or willingness to learn

Research & clinical audit

• Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems.
• Evidence of completed audit projects
• Completion of clinical research.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Ability to undertake basic science research.
• Ability to lead research team.
• Previous success in grant applications to national funding bodies.

Teaching

• Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Communication & interpersonal skills

• Well-presented CV.
• Ability to communicate well with patients and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Honesty and reliability.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Caring attitude to patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education Leadership qualities.
• Information technology skills.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national.

Management

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• Ability and willingness to participate in Department, Directorate and Trust Management. Experience in audit
• Experience in medical management.

Practical Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability.
• Ability to move between sites if required

Medical/Doctor recruitment: Unsolicited CVs and Candidate Profiles/Details

University Hospitals Plymouth has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.

We do, however, work with a defined list of preferred HTE Framework suppliers who may be invited to support us in sourcing candidates for particular roles.

In line with our preferred supplier list, we only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and an agency has been instructed by a member of the Trust’s Medical Workforce team.

We do not pay agency fees where speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to the Trust or Trust employees by any other means than the official route above. Where this is not observed the Trust reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and initiate discussions without payment of any agency fee.

Any candidate details (whether written or spoken) or CVs that are referred directly will not constitute an introduction. The Trust will under no circumstances be responsible for any recruitment fees in relation to these contacts.

Submission of any unsolicited CVs, candidate’s details and/or proposals to the Trust will not be considered further and will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this Agency Protocol.

In order to establish and maintain good working relationships with the Trust’s agency suppliers, we ask that this Protocol is adhered to and thank you for your co-operation.

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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.