University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Consultant Radiologist (with Interest in GI Radiology)
The closing date is 25 June 2026
We invite applications from highly motivated subspecialty gastrointestinal radiologists to join our expanding high-quality tertiary level gastrointestinal service. Appointees will have the opportunity to be involved in luminal and/or hepatobiliary and pancreatic radiology as well as a large local colorectal MDT, inflammatory bowel disease and hepatology meetings. Depending on candidates preferences, there will be opportunities to be involved in a range of abdominal interventional procedures relevant to their interests, including drains/biopsies, biliary work, liver ablation, gastrostomy and colonic stenting. Additional responsibilities may include participation in and supervision of fluoroscopy lists. Depending on the successful candidates expertise and preferences, participation in either the departmental general weekend on‑call rota or a GI‑focused basic interventional weekend service may be chosen. Academic and research interests will also be encouraged.
The post will be funded as a full‑time position (10 PAs including on‑call commitment). There is well equipped provision for remote working which can be incorporated into the job plan.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of requests, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Consultants are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure both clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position. Unless there are exceptional circumstances the interview will be face to face.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview (This does not apply to CESR applicants)
- or holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
- FRCR.
Experience
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in GI/abdominal radiology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision.
- Experience of working in the UK Hospital system.
Knowledge & Skills
- Up to date knowledge and experience in GI and abdominal radiology
- Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance & Audit
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence‑based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation.
Research
- Knowledge of the principals involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Higher Degree.
- Published Research Papers
Teaching & Training
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
- Formal teaching qualification
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it.
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant.
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Interpersonal, communication & team working skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi‑professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Any Other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Other
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national 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.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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