Consultant in Interventional Radiology

Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is searching for a dedicated Consultant in Interventional Radiology to join their team. You will cover on-call services across multiple sites, contributing to the department's training and supervision efforts while providing excellent patient care.

The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and collaborative work environment. Applicants must possess FRCR or equivalent and be on or nearing the Specialist Register in Radiology.

Qualifications

• Must be on the Specialist Register in radiology or expected within 6 months.
• FRCR or equivalent required.
• Clinical experience equivalent to CCT in radiology.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the interventional radiology service.
• Supervise junior radiologists.
• Participate in on-call services for four trusts.

Skills

Clinical training and experience for CCT in radiology

Ability to manage acute medical emergencies

Ability to motivate and develop a multi-disciplinary team

Entry on the Specialist Register in radiology

Education

FRCR or equivalent

Higher Degree

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant to join our Interventional Radiology Consultant team. The appointee will cover all sites during the on call. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCR (or equivalent) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register in Radiology or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. In addition applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in the generality of Radiology.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to contribute to the IR service and to take part in the training and supervision of junior radiologists allocated to the Department.

We provide a full range of non-vascular interventional radiology services at City and Sandwell Health Campus at present. There are excellent relationships with clinical teams in many specialities, with a well established pattern of cooperative working. We have a large uterine artery embolization service as well as a service for renal ablation. We are a major renal stone centre in addition to providing acute services to most other specialities. There is an expectation of return of vascular services and working at the Black Country Hub.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population. It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A 9 bed unit is present in the new MMUH hospital. We also run our own IR outpatient clinic.

The interventional radiologists participate in the Black Country Alliance non vascular IR on call system. This is a 24/7 service, based on BSIR recommendations. SWBH as an institution is on call to perform procedures for four Trusts (Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton and SWB) one in every 3 weekends (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays) and will participate overnight on one in three weekdays after appointment of additional radiologists. This service is an extension to our successful weekend nephrostomy service, which was shortlisted for a Health Service Journal award.

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Clinical Lead: Dr Oluwasola Ajayi 0121 553 1831

Closing date 1st February 2026 and interview date 18th March 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on the Specialist Register in radiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in radiology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

• Non vascular interventional radiology
• Special interest that complements the existing consultants

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively

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