Consultant in Musculoskeletal Radiology

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The closing date is 13 February 2026

University Hospitals Dorset wishes to appoint a full time Consultant Radiologists who would be expected to have expertise in musculoskeletal radiology. The successful applicant will share responsibility with 3 other colleagues for the provision of all aspects of MSK imaging and intervention in our Trust.

A fellowship in MSK radiology would be desirable. The successful candidate should expect to work at any of the UHD sites (RBH, PGH and XCH),as well as possible session sat associated community hospitals. The post holder will be part of the diagnostic radiology on-call (currently 1:12, with outsourcing of overnight work from 9pm)

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

• FRCR (UK) or equivalent radiology postgraduate qualification
• Full registration with GMC and license to practice.
• Entry on the GMS specialist register via CCST, CESR or European Community. Pre-CCST candidates will be considered if eligible for interview 6 months prior to CCST date (at date of interview)
• MB BS or equivalent.
• MRCP/ MRCS/other qualifications

• Competent in general radiology and especially MSK imaging.
• 1 - 2 years MSK sub special training

• Ability to interpret cross-sectional radiological studies using axial, multiplanar and 3D techniques. Ability to construct reports in a concise, readable and clinically relevant format
• Knowledge and experience of image guided MSK intervention, with the technical skills to undertake these.
• Ability to manage MSK related MDT conferences
• Competent in general radiology and especially MSK imaging
• Skills in sarcoma reporting, biopsies

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust