University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Musculoskeletal Radiology

The closing date is 13 February 2026

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset wishes to appoint a full time Consultant Radiologists who would be expected to haveexpertise inmusculoskeletal 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 sessionsat 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)

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Pro/rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

153-M3794

Job locations

UHD

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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.

Desirable

  • MRCP/ MRCS/other qualifications

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Post CCT MSK fellowship.

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Skills in sarcoma reporting, biopsies
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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.

Desirable

  • MRCP/ MRCS/other qualifications

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Post CCT MSK fellowship.

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Skills in sarcoma reporting, biopsies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director UHD Radiology

Mandy Turner

Mandy.Turner13@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Pro/rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

153-M3794

Job locations

UHD

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Supporting documents

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