Job summary
Looking for a flexible, high-impact specialist role in urgent and emergent radiology with opportunities to develop further interests in a broad range of radiology sub-specialities?

Southmead Hospital Operating Unit is offering an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Doctor in radiology to join our expert Radiology team. This is a new post with a chance to shape the future of urgent and emergency radiology and general radiology in one of the UK's most advanced and largest hospital trusts and Level 1 Major Trauma Centre in the South West.

Our mission is to empower compassionate, highly skilled teams to deliver outstanding care in state-of-the-art facilities--with a focus on excellent clinical outcomes and patient experience.

This role centres around delivering inpatient, urgent and emergent radiology services across the hospital, reporting a broad range of studies including Body CT/MRI, Emergency Neuroradiology including Acute stroke, MSK with US. There is the opportunity to develop further interests in a broad range of subspecialities offered at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit. This new post would particularly suit a radiologist looking to increase their NHS experience.

We fully support accountable flexible working, including part-time hours. We're open to negotiating tailored arrangements for the right candidate.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, innovative department--we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
Applicants are required to hold the FRCR and hold a CCT or equivalent in Clinical Radiology. Full GMC Registration and passed the OET, both are essential.

The candidate will need to have experience in all forms of general diagnostic imaging. Duties will include taking a shared responsibility for the day to day running of the radiology department and supporting the radiographers and radiology trainees. The candidate will contribute to general body imaging work including the acute / trauma service and thus being proficient in independent reporting of neuro, general and emergency trauma imaging.

Southmead Hospital is a major tertiary referral centre and regional Major Trauma Centre providing a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional radiology services. The successful candidate will contribute to the provision of high-quality imaging services across North Bristol NHS Trust, primarily supporting emergency, in patient and trauma care pathways to support our Urgent and Emergency Care programme. There will be additional opportunities to undertake elective care pathway clinical duties in line with the post-holder's sub-specialty expertise and interest. The post holder will undertake independent reporting and clinical radiology duties. They will be part of the wider team of Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners and multidisciplinary clinical teams, working together and responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

The post will be based at the Southmead Hospital Operating Unit of the Bristol Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will join the team which is integrated in a friendly and welcoming radiology department consisting of 61 consultants. The department provides training for over 20 radiology registrars, neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology fellows with plenty of teaching opportunities.

Details
Date posted: 28 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £104,401 to £115,341 a year
pa pro rata (plus unsocial hours uplift)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 339-CCS6920-AFR
Job locations: Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential

• FRCR or Equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Previous experience working in the NHS
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Specialty or equivalent grade in Clinical Radiology

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification

Training and Experience
Essential

• Previous NHS experience, minimum 1 year, as an independent reporting radiologist
• Experience of acute and trauma cross-sectional imaging, including body and neuro radiology
• Log-book evidence of independent reporting
• Independent ultrasound provision

Desirable

• Fluoroscopy experience - MSK or urology
• MDT experience

Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential

• Evidence of recent CME / training progression at this stage of career
• Completed QI and Audit projects
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
• Knowledge of political context within which we operate

Desirable

• Completion of a general management course or programme

Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential

• Proven teaching ability
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under graduates & postgraduates

Desirable

• Proven record in research
• Formal educational qualification (Certificate, Diploma, Masters)
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management

Personal Requirements (e.g. Communication, Leadership Skills, Flexibility)
Essential

• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the Core Clinical Services Directorate
• Good written communication skills; evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels

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).

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.

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).

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

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead Radiologist
Dr Zelei Yang
zelei.yang@nbt.nhs.uk
01174149041

Details
Date posted: 28 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £104,401 to £115,341 a year
pa pro rata (plus unsocial hours uplift)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 339-CCS6920-AFR
Job locations: Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom

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