Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a third consultant to join our team of two existing gynaecological subspecialty radiologists based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. This is a high-volume centre hosting multiple tertiary MDTs every week including gynae oncology and germ cell. In addition to oncological work there is the option to explore pelvic floor imaging and placental MRI.
Main duties of the jobThis role will involve access to US, MRI and CT reporting as well as MDT preparation and oncological intervention. The position is based at the BRI, which is a major part of the newly formed Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, the second largest FT within NHS England. A University Hospitals Trust The post will include a general radiology on call component. The appointee would be also part of the gynaecology and germ cell MDT rotas. This is funded as a full-time substantive position (10 PAs including on call commitment). Consultants are employed under the Terms and Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003.
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DetailsDate posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 387-DT8077-MP
Job locations: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8HW, United Kingdom
Person SpecificationQualifications & Training- Essential: Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Or Within 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date and time of interview
- Desirable: Higher academic qualifications e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent.
Experience- Essential: Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in gynaecological radiology.
- Essential: Can demonstrate a range of gynaecological interventional experience
- Essential: Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
- Desirable: Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills- Essential: Up to date knowledge and experience of general and gynaecological radiology
- Essential: Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty.
- Desirable: Broad range of IT skills.
Clinical Governance and Audit- Essential: Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Essential: Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Essential: Positive approach to evidence-based practice
- Essential: Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Research- Essential: Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
- Essential: Evidence of involvement in research.
- Desirable: Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD.
- Desirable: Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Teaching and Training- Essential: Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's.
- Essential: Experience of supervising trainees
- Essential: Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.
- Desirable: Formal teaching/ education qualification.
- Desirable: Educational Supervisor training completed
Management & Leadership- Essential: Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it.
- Essential: Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Essential: Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Essential: Ability to practice independently as a consultant.
- Essential: Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
- Essential: Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
- Desirable: Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses.
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills- Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Essential: Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Essential: Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
- Essential: Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.
- Essential: Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes- Essential: Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
- Essential: Awareness to personal limitations.
- Desirable: Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Desirable: Trained as a Consultant Appraiser.
Other- Essential: Meets professional health requirements.
- Essential: Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8HW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead, Mandy Williams, mandy.williams23@nhs.net
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