Description
The closing date is 02 June 2026
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Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiology to join and strengthen our established and highly regarded Radiology team.
This permanent post will expand the Consultant Radiologist establishment to 13 substantive Consultants, further enhancing the resilience and expertise of the service. The team, including this vacancy, is 3 Radiologists who specialise in MSK Radiology.
Our Radiologists have access to home reporting stations, so opportunities to discuss some flexible and home working sessions are available.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate high level expertise in diagnostic and interventional MSK radiology, including reporting across plain film, ultrasound, CT and MRI. The role also includes undertaking ultrasound-guided, CT-guided and fluoroscopic MSK interventions.
The successful candidate will also provide support to general radiology services, including participation in on call and acute imaging work, ensuring the continued delivery of safe and effective patient care.
The Trust has successfully implemented a tele-radiology diagnostic on call service operating: Monday to Friday 19.00 to 08.00 and Weekends/Bank Holidays 17.30 to 08.00.
Please see job description and person specification for further information.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
Cycle to Work
Travel Scheme
Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
Onsite Nursery
Buying and Selling Annual Leave
Car Leasing
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Health and Wellbeing
Extensive Reward Scheme
Counselling Service
Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
Committed to Quality of Care
Compassion
Working together for patients
Improving Lives
Everyone Counts
Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for further information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
On GMC's Specialist Register or be no more than six months from receiving CCT at interview date
FRCR or equivalent higher qualification from a different College or from overseas.
Desirable
Fellowship in MSK Radiology.
Advanced or further degrees.
Experience
Essential
Experience in General Radiology and appropriate sub-specialist training in MSK Radiology.
Confident with Information Technology.
Desirable
Knowledge of a wide range of educational methods.
Managerial skills.
Experience in MSK intervention, including CT guided nerve root blocks and bone biopsies.
General intervention, such as drainages and biopsies.
Training
Essential
In General Radiology (CT, MR, US, Plain Films, Fluoroscopy) with appropriate sub-specialist training in MSK Radiology.
Desirable
Teaching experience.
Personal Skills
Essential
Communication skills (clarity/listen/persuade/negotiate)
Interpersonal skills & self awareness
Ability to work as part of a team & demonstrate leadership
Flexibility (ability to be flexible in working practice, supporting staff and patients)
Self motivation and ability to motivate others
Resilience & able to cope under pressure
Reliability
Desirable
Ability to learn from experiences.
Academic Achievements/Research Publications
Essential
Ability to survey and perform critical literature appraisal.
Desirable
Basic knowledge of research methods including Scientific study design, Data Evaluation, Statistics, Publication Preparation.
Publications in referred journals.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
Reside within 20 miles or 60 minutes of Airedale General Hospital. If do not reside within this distance from the Trust, please contact the recruiting managers to discuss.
Able to provide an on-call service.
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
To have understanding of all elements and commitment to the principals of clinical governance and clinical audit.
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
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD