Overview
The radiology department is expanding its Consultant Radiologist workforce with a role that includes sub speciality training in musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology. This post provides specialist MSK reporting and intervention to support and develop imaging services within the Trust. The post holder will work closely with existing radiologists and the role can be flexible to fit the applicant’s interests. The post holder is expected to contribute to all aspects of MSK diagnostic work and interventions, including cross sectional MSK CT and MRI reporting, diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided therapeutic MSK injections, and CT-guided bone biopsies. Candidates are expected to regularly support the rheumatology MDT and assist the Spinal Infection and Arthroplasty MDT.
The post is based in York, with sessions at Scarborough (approximately one day per fortnight). The role includes general reporting for acute and cold cases and participation in the on-call rota. Acute CT and MRI reporting is handled by a dedicated acute reporting hub. All Radiologists have a short weekly duty radiologist session.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist MSK reporting and intervention, including MRI/CT interpretation and diagnostic ultrasound.
* Perform and interpret diagnostic ultrasound; conduct ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided injections; perform CT-guided bone biopsies.
* Support rheumatology MDT and Spinal Infection/Arthroplasty MDT.
* Contribute to general reporting for acute and cold cases; participate in the on-call rota.
* Share expertise within the acute reporting hub and contribute to teaching and training within the department.
Teaching and Training
The radiology department is committed to teaching and supports trainees from West Yorkshire (Leeds) and East Yorkshire (Hull). The department maintains strong links with Hull York Medical School and offers opportunities in undergraduate teaching and training. Teaching of radiology trainees is integral to job planning, with opportunities to develop a teaching role, including HYMS undergraduate teaching.
Clinical Setting and Coverage
The current team provides high-quality reports and specialist opinions in a collaborative, supportive environment with high retention and job satisfaction. The department participates in on-call arrangements with a two-hour weekly session for the duty radiologist; current on-call frequency is 1 in 15 with coverage by the on-call radiologist from 5-9pm weekdays and 9am-5pm weekends. Outsourcing covers hours outside these times; a radiology registrar supports the majority of on-calls.
Trust Information and Benefits
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute, community and specialist healthcare services for around 800,000 people across York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire & Ryedale. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region with about 8,500 staff across 9 hospital sites.
Mission: to be a valued and trusted partner delivering safe, effective care. Benefits include health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. A relocation package of up to £18,000 is available. A study leave budget of £3,000 across three years and support from the learning & development team are provided. An extra 2 days annual leave for consultants is offered, in addition to the standard allowance, as detailed in the 2008 Consultant Terms & Conditions. More information is available in the Trust’s Working for Us section.
Additional Information
For more information, please see the attached job description. The Trust encourages vaccination against COVID-19. The Trust is an Armed Forces Friendly Employer and holds the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, signaling support for Defence personnel and Reservists. The Trust is Disability Confident and Mindful Employer and supports adjustments to enable applications from people with disabilities or mental health conditions. Teaching and training of radiology trainees is inherent to the role, with potential for expanded teaching roles, including undergraduate teaching via HYMS. The consultant radiologists also support services at Scarborough, typically on-site up to once per fortnight, as mutually agreed. The current team has a strong reputation for high-quality reporting and collaborative work.
Advert closes on Friday 30 January 2026.
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