Consultant in Neuroradiology

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a full-time Consultant in Neuroradiology to support diagnostic workloads. Candidates should have full GMC registration and a recognized fellowship or consultant experience in neuroradiology. You will join a collaborative team, contributing to both diagnostic and interventional radiology. The position offers a salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 pa plus London weighting. Flexible working options are available, and the role supports the development of a new excellence center in neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Completion of subspecialty training in neuroradiology is essential.
• Experience or interest in neuro paediatric and neuro‑muscular radiology is desirable.
• Strong IT skills and clinical governance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of diagnostic neuroradiology workload.
• Join a team of 21 adult diagnostic neuroradiologists.
• Manage on-call responsibilities for diagnostic neuroradiology.

Skills

Diagnostic neuroradiology

Nerve root and facet injections

Clinical governance

Education

MRCP/ FRCS

Eligibility for full registration with the GMC

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Neuroradiology

The closing date is 11 January 2026

Applications are invited for a full‑time position in the Lysholm Department of Neuroradiology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our friendly multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of diagnostic neuroradiology workload in one of London’s premier teaching hospital trusts. A recognised fellowship or appropriate consultant experience in diagnostic neuroradiology is a prerequisite. Experience or an interest in neuro paediatric and neuro‑muscular radiology is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

You will join a team of 21 adult diagnostic neuroradiologists and 7 adult neurointerventional neuroradiologists, fully supported by a thriving and friendly department which has seen significant redevelopment within the past two years. A new dual‑energy CT scanner has just been installed as part of a major refurbishment project which also included two new biplane angiography rooms. Replacement of a 1.5T MR and two replacement 3T MR systems with a new interventional MRI suite supporting the delivery of Gamma Knife surgery on site.

UCL is currently redeveloping the former Eastman Dental Hospital site on Gray’s Inn Road into a new centre of excellence for neuroscience. The new facility will have a shared MRI unit between UCLH and UCL, with five new state‑of‑the‑art MRI scanners. This will provide additional MR capacity for Queen Square patients and be located in the basement of the building which is due to open in 2028.

Candidates must hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining their CCT/CESR in Clinical Radiology by the time of starting in the post. Essential qualifications for this post include at least 18 months subspecialty training in neuroradiology in a recognised centre. The post is offered on a whole‑time basis (10 programmed activities, on‑call 1 in 13 for diagnostic neuroradiology). Applications for a part‑time appointment will be considered.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England – In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Professional Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• MRCP/ FRCS

Clinical Experience

• Completion of subspecialty training in neuroradiology (interventional and diagnostic) in a recognised centre or within 6 months of completion if not yet on CCT register.
• Training and experience in paediatric neuroradiology

Clinical Skills

• Skills in diagnostic neuroradiology.
• Nerve root, facet injections and experience to perform TCD

Clinical Governance Management & IT

• Defined track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required

Teaching and Research

• Some demonstrable record in imaging research.

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

£109,725 to £145,478 a year; Per Annum Inclusive plus London weighting.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7220-A

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH