MSK Consultant Radiologist

Overview

MSK Consultant Radiologist role based primarily at Salford Royal Hospital, with the possibility of activity at other sites within the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder should have full GMC registration with a valid licence to practise and be on the Specialist Register for Radiology or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview. The closing date is 05 October 2025.

Main duties

The successful candidate would be expected to participate in MDT and also contribute to the general work of the department including general diagnostic radiology on call. The NCA Group model provides a shared governance framework across Care Organisations to reduce variations in clinical practice, accelerate improvements in patient outcomes and improve productivity. This role offers opportunities for collaborative working to enhance efficiency, capacity and quality. The vision is to deliver a high quality radiology service by recruiting and retaining motivated staff in a modern, fit-for-purpose structure with good work-life balance, aiming to be the employer of choice for Radiology staff in the Northwest. A flexible approach to job planned activity, including home reporting, is being developed.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues work across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to delivering high standards of care and working with local authorities and partners. We value care, appreciation and inspiration as core principles and offer a role with purpose and flexibility, a strong benefits package including generous annual leave, flexible working and protected hours for wellbeing.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack and on the careers site: Careers page Northern Care Alliance.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information about the advertised role, main duties and responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. Further information about working at the Northern Care Alliance is available in the Candidate Information Pack or on our careers site:

Qualifications

• Qualified Radiologist
• MBBS/MBChB and FRCR or equivalent

Professional Registration

• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register - CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
• Completion of a radiology training scheme with sound knowledge of general radiology and higher training in MSK radiology
• Dedicated MSK radiology fellowship
• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Clinical Knowledge

• Cross-sectional knowledge
• Sub-speciality training
• Audit
• MDT Working
• Publication of research
• Teaching and Training

Attitude and Personal

• Teamworking
• Innovate and Improvement
• Vision

Skills & Abilities

• Working in a team/MDT
• Independent reporting of MSK studies in acute and outpatient settings
• Image-guided steroid injections/soft tissue biopsy/aspiration
• CT-guided bone biopsies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust