Consultant - Clinical Radiography YC72 | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Radiologist specializing in Chest and Cardiac Imaging. The role includes contributing to a high-quality diagnostic service and supporting imaging development within the trust. Candidates should have extensive experience in radiology and interventional procedures. Opportunities for further career development are available, and the role offers a flexible work pattern with on-call commitments.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the AAU radiology rota with a dedicated 5-hour session.
• On-call commitment involves a 1 in 20 weekend rota.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high quality Consultant-led diagnostic radiology service.
• Support imaging development within WHTH.
• Provide evidence-based care for all patients.
• Liaise with General Practitioners and other healthcare agencies.

Skills

Extensive experience in general and Chest and Cardiac Imaging

Interventional lung procedures (ultrasound and CT-guided)

Presentation skills

Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Audit experience

Knowledge of NHS complaints system

Job description

Position Overview

This post is for a Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Chest and Cardiac Imaging at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The position is based at Watford General Hospital, with a requirement to work across other sites of Hemel and St Albans Hospital. Post is 8PA with flexible working supported.

The role will involve a commitment to the AAU radiology rota. A dedicated 5‑hour session per week is currently allocated to this, with occasional additional filler sessions. On‑call commitments will involve a 1 in 20 weekend rota, with a requirement to be on site during weekend/bank holiday shifts between 08:30 and 15:30.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the high quality Consultant‑led diagnostic radiology service at WHTH.
• Support other imaging development within WHTH.
• Contribute to R&D in radiology and other linked medical specialities.
• Provide evidence‑based care for all patients.
• Adhere to appropriate clinical and quality standards at all times.
• Liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies.
• Maintain and promote team and multi‑disciplinary work.
• Participate fully in the management of the department and liaise closely with the respective Clinical Director and the Divisional Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience in general and Chest and Cardiac (Level 2/3) Imaging, as well as interventional lung procedures (ultrasound and CT‑guided).
• Knowledge of NHS complaints system.
• Record of incident and near‑miss reporting.
• Presentation skills.
• Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
• Audit experience.
• Experience of research and presentations to learned societies.

About West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Major redevelopment works have started, with the completion of a new multi‑storey car park and a plan to modernise the main acute hospital site at Watford General Hospital, where up to 90% of buildings will be new, depending on which proposal is taken forward. The Trust has also implemented a digitalisation programme with the recent introduction of electronic patient records, which has helped streamline patient record access, improve patient care and enhance efficiency and productivity.

There are also plans for new models of care such as developing a diabetes virtual hospital, among others. The Trust won the UK Best Employer Award (Nursing Times 2019) and has recently been granted teaching hospital status in recognition of its wide and well‑renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop their subspecialty interest in line with the departmental clinical strategy.

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