Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 216-G1-RAD8284984
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Derriford Hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 Dependant on experience
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Musculoskeletal and General Radiology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
The successful applicant will complement a team of 7 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 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.
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 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.
Person specification
Education, qualifications & special training
Essential criteria
- 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).
Desirable criteria
- MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree.
Particular skills and experience
Essential criteria
- 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 work of the sarcoma MDT
- Ability to perform image-guided joint injections/aspirations
- Ability to supervise radiology residents across a broad range of imaging.
- Ability to teach and supervise reporting radiographers
- Willing to participate in radiology on-call rota
Desirable criteria
- Minimum 6 month post-CCT fellowship in MSK radiology, or equivalent independent experience in MSK radiology.
- Ability to independently report whole body MRI.
- Ability to independently perform image-guided biopsies and drainages.
- Ability to report trial imaging to RECIST 1.1.
Research & clinical audit
Essential criteria
- Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems.
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduate and post graduate students.
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Communication & interpersonal skills
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Information technology skills.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Management
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in medical management.
Practical Requirements
Essential criteria
- 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Priya Suresh
- Job title
- Consultant MSK Radiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752431228
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