Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 November 2026
28 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity to join a team of 48 WTE Consultant Radiologists, including 8 substantive Consultants with sub-specialty interest in musculosk...
As a MSK consultant radiologist at UHNM you will be working with some of the latest equipment available in a purpose built department.
UHNM is a tertiary referral centre for Trauma and Orthopaedics serving Staffordshire, Shropshire, South Cheshire and Wolverhampton. The Trauma and orthopaedics department has 28 consultants and 3 SAS and the spinal team has 9 dedicated spinal consultants and 1 SAS surgeon providing all aspects of trauma and orthopaedics and spinal services including deformity correction, oncology surgery and trauma. There is a huge demand for MSK intervention services for procedures including image guided injections, arthrography, myelography, biopsies, nerve root blocks and vertebroplasty and the post holder is expected to contribute to this type of work.
The department performs and reports approximately 400,000 examinations per annum, with a high proportion of complex imaging and procedural radiology.
A Community Diagnostic Centre opened in Spring 2026.
We use an award-winning PACS which allows for easy streamlined, efficient and trouble-free reporting from either centre utilising PACS based reporting.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high quality radiology service within a busy imaging department providing both general and specialist services in diagnostics and interventional imaging.
You will contribute to the weekday on-call service on rotation with also a 1 in 8 rota for Saturdays or Sundays.
The job plan will include CPD SPA
The detailed job description and responsibilities can be found within the attached supporting documents.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make for happy patients, and with the help of both we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone at the Trust has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations as well as the tools to provide great care.
UHNM is a tertiary referral centre for Trauma and Orthopaedics serving a population of approximately 1.5 million from Staffordshire, Shropshire, South Cheshire and Wolverhampton.
The Trauma and orthopaedics department provides all aspects of trauma and orthopaedics and spinal services including deformity correction, oncology surgery and trauma. There is a huge demand for MSK intervention services for procedures including image guided injections, arthrography, myelography, biopsies, nerve root blocks and vertebroplasty and the post holder is expected to contribute to this type of work.
The Haywood Hospital has specialist services for rheumatology and rehabilitation. The Rheumatology centre at the Haywood Hospital welcomes patients from North Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. The Haywood hospital is a centre of excellence and has an active research team known nationally and internationally for its work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: 1. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or 2. Within 12 months of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) 3. European Community Rights
- FRCR or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- Higher/additional degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
- Awards/ Distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- ALS certification
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Completed full time training in General and MSK subspecialist Radiology.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within specialty.
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at the appropriate level.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to support the Clinical Director of Imaging.
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines
Desirable: - Post CCT MSK Radiology fellowship; - Management experience
Professional & Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and students, and other disciplines
Desirable: - An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues; - Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Academic Achievements Research Publications
Essential
- Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities.
- Experience of conducting Clinical Audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
- Ability to organise and apply research outcomes and work within research Governance procedures.
Desirable: - Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
Desirable: - Management Experience
Personal Attributes
Essential: - Calm under pressure; - Work independently; - Good communication skills; - Team skills
Desirable: - Willingness to undertake a leadership role
How to apply
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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