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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
10 sessions per week
Job ref
427-8111922
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal United Hospitals NHS Bath
Town
Bath
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/07/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant in Radiology - Diagnostic Neuroradiology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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. 

Working for our organisation

Working for your organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

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

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Fully accredited clinical radiologist on GMC specialist register
  • Entry on the GMC specialist register, or within 6 months of proposed CCT date
  • FRCR
Desirable criteria
  • European Diploma in Neuroradiology

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Experience of leading a tertiary neuroradiology MDT
  • Second related subspecialty interest (e.g. skull base, H&N or spinal imaging)

Teaching Experience

Essential criteria
  • Able to support multidisciplinary teaching and subspecialty training
  • Experience of organising teaching and training
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of teaching SpR’s
  • Postgraduate teaching qualification

Research Experience

Essential criteria
  • Interest in participating in departmental audit and research
  • Evidence of prior audit and research work

Values

Essential criteria
  • 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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr. Gary Cross
Job title
Radiology Clinical Lead and Consultant Radiologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01225 825350
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