Specialist Grade Radiologist
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS10 5NB
Salary
£104,401 to £115,341
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Looking for a flexible, high-impact specialist role in urgent and emergent radiology with opportunities to develop further interests in a broad range ...
Applicants are required to hold the FRCR and hold a CCT or equivalent in Clinical Radiology. Full GMC Registration and passed the OET, both are essential.
The candidate will need to have experience in all forms of general diagnostic imaging. Duties will include taking a shared responsibility for the day to day running of the radiology department and supporting the radiographers and radiology trainees. The candidate will contribute to general body imaging work including the acute / trauma service and thus being proficient in independent reporting of neuro, general and emergency trauma imaging.
Southmead Hospital is a major tertiary referral centre and regional Major Trauma Centre providing a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional radiology services. The successful candidate will contribute to the provision of high-quality imaging services across North Bristol NHS Trust, primarily supporting emergency, in patient and trauma care pathways to support our Urgent and Emergency Care programme. There will be additional opportunities to undertake elective care pathway clinical duties in line with the post-holder's sub-specialty expertise and interest. The post holder will undertake independent reporting and clinical radiology duties. They will be part of the wider team of Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners and multidisciplinary clinical teams, working together and responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
The post will be based at the Southmead Hospital Operating Unit of the Bristol Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will join the team which is integrated in a friendly and welcoming radiology department consisting of 61 consultants. The department provides training for over 20 radiology registrars, neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology fellows with plenty of teaching opportunities.
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- FRCR or Equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Previous experience working in the NHS
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Specialty or equivalent grade in Clinical Radiology
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Training and Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience, minimum 1 year, as an independent reporting radiologist
- Experience of acute and trauma cross-sectional imaging, including body and neuro radiology
- Log-book evidence of independent reporting
- Independent ultrasound provision
Desirable
- Fluoroscopy experience - MSK or urology
- MDT experience
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME / training progression at this stage of career
- Completed QI and Audit projects
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under graduates & postgraduates
Desirable
- Proven record in research
- Formal educational qualification (Certificate, Diploma, Masters)
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Personal Requirements (e.g. Communication, Leadership Skills, Flexibility):
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Core Clinical Services Directorate
- Good written communication skills; evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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