Consultant MSK Radiologist: Sponsorship Available

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Consultant in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiology in the Radiology Department at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) NHS Foundation Trust

This post has a start date of February 2027 for the successful candidate.

The post is suitable for post-CCT radiologists with subspecialist training in MSK radiology, with evidence of MSK fellowship training an advantage. During the post, the consultant will integrate with the MSK Radiology team across all aspects of imaging and intervention of the locomotor system to support our busy service. This will include preparing and taking part in MSK radiology meetings, delivering one session of general service commitment per week for inpatient/emergency cross-sectional hot reporting, and particiapting in the general on-call consultant rota.

Main duties of the job

The NNUH Radiology Department performs approximately 500,000 studies per year and is considered one of the foremost MSK imaging and intervention centres in the UK. The post holder will be expected to participate independently in all aspects of our comprehensive MSK service: this includes plain film reporting, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, MR arthrography, image-guided injections (fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and CT), bone and soft tissue biopsies, and spinal intervention. More specialist intervention according to an individual’s established expertise would be welcomed and supported, but independent practice would be expected.

The Department is actively engaged in a wide range of research, quality improvement and educational activities in which the post holder would be expected to participate, including training of radiology residents through the East of England Imaging Academy, training/supervisions of our post-CCT MSK Radiology fellow(s), and active involvement in our fortnightly MSK Journal Club.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT in clinical radiology (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview), CESR, European Community Rights or an appropriate higher qualification.
  • oFull GMC registration with a licence to practise.
  • oFRCR or equivalent.

Desirable

  • oMRCP/FRCS

Aptitudes

Essential

  • oGood communicator.
  • oCapable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • oEnthusiasm for service development and teaching.
  • oDemonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Desirable

  • oPrevious responsibility for service improvement.
  • oManagement skills.

Experience

Essential

  • oAwareness of the role of research in clinical practice.
  • oExtensive MSK Radiology experience including US and CT guided biopsies as documented by specialist training or experience at consultant level.
  • oApplicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.

Desirable

  • oCompleted specialist Fellowship
  • oExperience in research or published papers in area of special interest
  • oFurther area of interest to compliment current service

Circumstances

Essential

  • oFlexible outlook on working hours
  • oFull driving license.

Communications and Language Skills

Essential

  • oAbility to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff across the organisation.
  • oAbility to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.

Desirable

  • oGood presentation skills.

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).

Closing Date: 6 November 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.