Job overview
Consultant Radiologist with Specialist Interest in Diagnostic Neuroradiology (10 PA’s) - for a substantive Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist to meet the increased in demand for imaging services via both the RUH and CDC workstreams, in particular neuroradiology. The post holder will also be involved in MDT working including attendance at regular neuroradiology and stroke clinicoradiological meetings. The postholder will help develop the existing multiple sclerosis service within the Trust.
The post is full time but anyone wishing to work part time is also encouraged to apply. The post includes participation in the evening and weekend and on-call rota. Outsourcing is used for most cross-sectional emergency work performed after 2000, 7 days a week.
The RUH is a busy district general hospital serving a population of 500,000. If you want to balance these professional opportunities with quality of life then Bath has it all. Bath is a beautiful Georgian city in the South West of England, and is England’s only city with UNESCO World Heritage Site status. There is a wealth of cultural and leisure opportunities, some of the best state and independent schools in the UK, whilst only 90 minutes from London and on the doorstep of the beautiful diverse South West countryside.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the hospital and can make arrangements through contacting the Clinical Lead: Dr Gary Cross ([email protected])
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the general radiology work of the Department (Hot reporting, Ultrasound, the acute imaging service) in conjunction with the other Radiologists all of whom also perform regular sessions in general radiology. The post holder must also have and maintain skills for general radiology on call. The post holder is required to participate in out of hours and on-call duties (1 in 20 rota). A commitment to maintain professional expertise by attendance at meetings and courses is expected. The appointee will be expected to arrange an annual appraisal. An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects, courses, etc. to enhance the standing and role of the Department and Trust. Attendance at, and organisation of relevant meetings is expected. The post holder may be expected to cover for colleagues when absent.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Values
Essential
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental.
- Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring.
- Helps and co-operates with colleagues
- Pro-active and takes responsibility
- Willing to learn, open to change
- Motivated to make a difference
- Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully accredited clinical radiologist on GMC specialist register
- Entry on the GMC specialist register, or within 6 months of proposed CCT date
- FRCR
Desirable
- European Diploma in Neuroradiology
Research Experience
Essential
- Interest in participating in departmental audit and research
- Evidence of prior audit and research work
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Able to support multidisciplinary teaching and subspecialty training
- Experience of organising teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience of teaching SpR’s
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Tertiary neuroradiology experience at Consultant or Fellowship level
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions including spinal imaging
- General Radiology ability and training appropriate to a DGH environment
- Fully motivated in contributing to the work of the department and in maintaining a high standard of personal development
- Experience of working within an established multiple sclerosis and/or epilepsy service
Desirable
- Experience of leading a tertiary neuroradiology MDT
- Second related subspecialty interest (e.g. skull base, H&N or spinal imaging)
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This advert is for Consultant in Radiology - Diagnostic Neuroradiology with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Radiology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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