Consultant Uro-Radiologist

Job summary

North Bristol NHS Trust is inviting applications for a full-time Consultant Uro-radiologist; this is a replacement post as a result of retirement. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff, delivering healthcare across Southmead Hospital Bristol, Cossham Hospital, Bristol Centre for Enablement, and within the local community of Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Our vision is to empower our skilled and caring staff to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable services in state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring excellent clinical outcomes and an outstanding experience for our patients. There is a £20,000 recruitment and retention premium associated with this position ( spread over 36 months).

Please note the JD for this role is subject to approval by the Royal College.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will join an enthusiastic and cohesive uro-radiology team, becoming the 5th sub-specialist. The department is expanding the fast-track pre-biopsy MRI prostate service and offers the full range of uro-radiology diagnostic and interventional services. We offer a high-volume, high-quality service, for example 150 multiparametric and biparametric prostate MRIs per month.

The team provides uro-radiology for the regional and supraregional urology services for the South West, both uro-oncology and benign urological disease with urogynaecology sub-specialities. There are 24 Consultant Urologists delivering over 1000 urology cancer resections annually The Bristol Urology Institute operates within NBT and has a strong track record of international research In addition, North Bristol Trust is the regional Level 1 Major Trauma Centre and the appointee will join general body diagnostic colleagues to support acute radiology services.

About us

NBT is the largest radiology unit in the region comprising 50 consultants and 24 SpRs from the Severn School of Radiology, including fellowship level trainees in neuroradiology and interventional radiology, supported by 135 radiographers and 70 non-medical staff.

Our Trust is committed to continuous improvement and innovation. We have achieved a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission and 'Outstanding' in the Caring and Well Led domains. We focus on partnership and collaboration, underpinning our philosophy with our annual Exceptional Healthcare Awards. Our aim is to provide exceptional healthcare that is personally delivered, ensuring patients have control over their care.

As a responsible employer, we deeply care for our staff, ensuring a highly skilled and motivated workforce. We offer roles in undergraduate and postgraduate training of healthcare professionals and work collaboratively with local care providers, universities, and Health Education England. Our commitment extends to providing flexible work options, onsite childcare services, comprehensive travel to work offers, and facilities for staff including catering and fitness classes.