# Consultant Radiologist with an interest in abdomino-pelvic imaging

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Bristol NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** North Bristol NHS Trust
- **Location:** Southmead Hospital
- **Workplace type:** hybrid
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Radiology
- **Grade:** Consultant
- **Salary:** On call supplement
- **Contract type:** Permanent: On call commitment
- **Employment type:** Full time, Home or remote working, 10 sessions per week (On call 1:18 rota)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-17T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27T08:10:46.428Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust_BFT/General_Radiology/General_Radiology-v8250414
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8250414?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.nbt.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest, progressive radiology departments in the UK at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit (SHOU), a major teaching hospital, Level 1 Major Trauma Centre, and key tertiary referral centre serving the South West.

This substantive Consultant Radiologist post offers a broad, high-volume and clinically diverse abdominopelvic imaging practice, supported by exceptionally close multidisciplinary working with gastroenterology, hepatology, colorectal surgery, upper GI surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, urology, oncology and emergency care teams. The abdomino-pelvic radiology team works closely with nationally recognised endoscopic services, including advanced therapeutic endoscopy/ complex polypectomy/ capsule endoscopy and double-balloon enteroscopy.

Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic radiologist seeking a rewarding subspecialty practice within a supportive, forward-thinking department, while maintaining exposure to a wide spectrum of acute, tertiary and trauma imaging within one of the region's largest diagnostic services.

### Main duties of the job

The role provides exposure to a wide spectrum of complex pathology, including colorectal cancer, HPB, inflammatory bowel, complex pelvic including mesh and exenteration planning, as well as acute GI radiology.

Radiologists at SHOU are integral members of a strong MDT culture and play a highly valued role in clinical decision-making. There are excellent opportunities to contribute to and shape patient pathways through close collaboration with a range of tertiary services, including support for image-guided intervention and specialist body ultrasound services.

SHOU offers a stimulating academic and educational environment, with strong links to the University of Bristol and University of West of England, as well as hosting the largest cohort of radiology residents in the Severn Deanery, thereby providing excellent opportunities for teaching, supervision and educational leadership.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder will have close working relationships with the whole Radiology team including Consultants, Radiographic and associated support staff whilst also developing extensive collaborative links with colleagues within all associated specialties.

Teaching and Training are an integral part with rotating radiology trainees and subspecialty training.

A formal job plan will be reviewed between the Post Holder and Specialty Lead within three months after commencement in post. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the Specialty Lead.

The job plan will be reviewed prospectively and at least annually. This will be a positive agreement that sets out a consultant’s duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Training and Experience

**Essential**

- NHS experience of acute and trauma cross-sectional imaging, including body and neuro radiology
- Sub-speciality training in abdomino-pelvic imaging
- Independent MDT provider
- Independent ultrasound provision
- Log-book evidence of independent reporting and procedures

**Desirable**

- Competence in reporting abdominal and pelvic MRI including MRCP, small bowel, Liver, rectal, gyane and, prostate
- Independent image guided biopsy and drainage
- Wire guided localisation procedures
- Specialist US skills – contrast enhanced liver and kidneys and small bowel US
- Fluoroscopy

### Qualifications And Registration

**Essential**

- ● FRCR or equivalent
- ● Full registration with the GMC
- ● Previous experience working in the NHS, minimum 18 months as an independent reporting radiologist.
- ● Must have CCT in Clinical Radiology and on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment.
- ● Where applicable completed CESR
- ● Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.

**Desirable**

- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).

### Research, Teaching, Publications

**Essential**

- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates and postgraduates
- Proven teaching ability

**Desirable**

- Formal educational qualification (Certificate, Diploma, Masters)
- Proven record in research
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management

### 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

### Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

**Essential**

- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- 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

## Documents

- [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3004)
- [dbs charges information (pdf, 148.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2401)
- [job description and person spec (pdf, 744.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10564527)

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