Consultant Radiologist in Clinical Radiology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area Radiology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time Job ref 387-DT0639-MP
Site Weston General Hospital Town Weston-Super-Mare Salary £109,725 - £145,478 Pa Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/04/2026 23:59
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Job overview
The post is available is a 10 PA post. The department has a flexible policy of job planning. We currently run a limited evening and Saturday service, with outsourcing of on call at other times.
Weston General Hospital is developing into a thriving hospital at the heart of the community. The Consultant Radiologist post is a newly created position which involves the development of safe, high-quality and sustainable emergency and planned care accessible to the local people.
The planned changes mean more people can receive the very best treatment and care faster, with shorter stays in hospital supported by closer working with community-based health and social care teams, providing seamless care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a General Radiologist to take part in the general workload of the department. A special interest in MSK, Neuro / Spine, GU or GI would be welcomed. Other subspecialty interests may be accommodated upon discussion with the Clinical Lead (John.O’Brien@uhbw.nhs.uk). The Department participates in clinicoradiological meetings / MDTs for Upper and Lower GI, Gynaecology, Myeloma, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Stroke and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to become a core member of MDT/ meetings depending upon their particular expertise and interest.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of this position
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
* Full and Specialist Registration in Clinical Radiology with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* or eligible for specialist registration within 6 months or interview
* Or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
* FRCR or equivalent
* Teaching or training qualifications
Experience
* Experience of working at or comparable to, the level of a Consultant Clinical Radiologist in the NHS
* Experience of participation at MDTMs
* Subspecialist interest or the willingness to develop subspecialist interest in line with the unit’s needs whilst in post.
* Experience of working in the NHS
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
* Knowledge of the role of clinical governance in current clinical practice
* Ability to take on full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Skills in teaching under and post graduate students.
* Knowledge of research techniques in clinical medicine
* Knowledge of the use of patient databases and IT websites.
* Evidence of appropriate management training
Clinical Governance & Audit
* 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
* Knowledge of the principles involved in research
* Evidence of involvement in research
* Evidence of peer review research papers
* Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching & Training
* Experience of teaching medical students.
* Experience of supervising trainees.
* Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
* Formal teaching qualification
* 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
* Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Interpersonal, communication & team working skills
* 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
* Ability to be a flexible team member
Any Other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
* Awareness of personal limitations
* Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
* Meets professional health requirements
* Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
* Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
* 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
* The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
* UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
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