Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Consultant MSK Radiologist

The closing date is 05 September 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for a full time consultant musculoskeletal radiologist appointment at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.

The successful candidate will work with the current team to provide the highest level of patient care in musculoskeletal imaging including diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal radiology and will be expected to be active in research, presentation and publication.

The department has 14 full time consultant radiologists.

The hospital is a leading institution of international reputation in the field of orthopaedics and is a centre of excellence for complex spinal and MSK oncological treatment. The primary base is at Brockley Hill, Stanmore Middlesex supported by Central London outpatient facilities.

We are seeking a candidate that works with a patient/problem-orientated approach to orthopaedic conditions.

Full GMC registration and entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 3 months of interview)

Musculoskeletal Radiology fellowship including evidence of extensive bone and soft tissue sarcoma experience.

Quantitative demonstration of dedicated MSK (including spinal) interventional procedural experience.

Management or Leadership experience - e.g. rota/leave coordinator.

Paediatric CRMO MDT experience

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of musculoskeletal radiology and will undertake any reasonable clinical responsibility which relates to all aspects of this.

The postholder will be expected to be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at MDT and monthly meetings. They will be expected to participate and present in the weekly bone and soft tissue sarcoma MDT. Knowledge and experience of bone and soft tissue sarcoma radiology is imperative for the post. In addition, the post holder is expected to cover weekly general and local anaesthetic biopsy lists for bone and soft tissue lesions. Experience in complex spinal intervention is necessary, including biopsies and facet/nerve root injections.

Experience of tertiary level Paediatric radiology is paramount. The post holder will be expected to participate in the weekly CRMO Paediatric MDT. Other MDT's which they will be asked to lead on occasionally includes the Myeloma MDT/ Scoliosis-spine deformity MDT. Other interventional lists include fluoroscopic guided joint injections, synovial biopsies and ultrasound guided injections. Diagnostic ultrasound experience of soft tissue lesions is also vital for this role. Any experience in MSK SPECT-CT radiology reporting, Baby hip ultrasound evaluating for dysplasia and cryoablation will be welcomed.

About us

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

  • Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
  • Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
  • Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

  • 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
  • A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year + £2162 London weighting, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

392-RNOH-1274

Job locations

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for full outline of main responsibilities and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for full outline of main responsibilities and person specification.

Person Specification

Education Qualification and Training

Essential

  • Appropriate higher qualification(s) relevant to the role: FRCR (or overseas equivalent)
  • Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 3 months of interview)
  • Musculoskeletal Radiology fellowship including evidence of extensive bone and soft tissue sarcoma experience.
  • Quantitative demonstration of dedicated MSK (including spinal) interventional procedural experience.
  • Full GMC registration
  • Paediatric CRMO MDT experience

Desirable

  • Experience in musculoskeletal SPECT CT reporting/ cryoablation procedures
  • Experience in baby hip ultrasound imaging
  • Previous consultant experience.

Skills

Essential

  • Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
  • Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff
  • Track record of MSK radiology publications in reputable journals

Desirable

  • Organisation or participation in delivery of educational courses / conferences.
  • Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non-medical)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Broad training across all the modalities of Clinical Radiology that will enable full participation in the on-call rota.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care.
Person Specification

Education Qualification and Training

Essential

  • Appropriate higher qualification(s) relevant to the role: FRCR (or overseas equivalent)
  • Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 3 months of interview)
  • Musculoskeletal Radiology fellowship including evidence of extensive bone and soft tissue sarcoma experience.
  • Quantitative demonstration of dedicated MSK (including spinal) interventional procedural experience.
  • Full GMC registration
  • Paediatric CRMO MDT experience

Desirable

  • Experience in musculoskeletal SPECT CT reporting/ cryoablation procedures
  • Experience in baby hip ultrasound imaging
  • Previous consultant experience.

Skills

Essential

  • Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
  • Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff
  • Track record of MSK radiology publications in reputable journals

Desirable

  • Organisation or participation in delivery of educational courses / conferences.
  • Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non-medical)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Broad training across all the modalities of Clinical Radiology that will enable full participation in the on-call rota.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care.

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

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Imaging PA

Karen Good

karen.good1@nhs.net

02089095639

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year + £2162 London weighting, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

392-RNOH-1274

Job locations

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP


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