Consultant Radiologist

NHS; North Shields; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Consultant Radiologist with a focus on Breast Radiology. This role offers the opportunity to join a dedicated team providing exceptional radiological services across multiple hospitals. The position supports a flexible working pattern, allowing for a balance between professional and personal life. With a commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous professional development, this is a chance to thrive in a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register.
• Clinical training and experience in Clinical Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiological services to patients in a busy environment.
• Teach medical students and doctors in training.

Skills

Clinical Radiology

Breast Radiology

Teaching

Audit Management

Education

FRCR (Fellow Royal College of Radiologist)

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a General Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Breast Radiology. Candidate will be considered for a fixed term or substantive post.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to assisting all employees to achieve a work-life balance, regardless of their personal circumstances. Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues.

We are one of the country's top performing NHS Foundation Trusts, looking after the wellbeing of around half a million people across Northumberland and North Tyneside - one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in England. Recent CQC inspection rated Northumbria Healthcare Trust as outstanding overall.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be joining a team of 17 whole time equivalent Consultants who provide radiological services to our patients supported by 8 whole time speciality Registrars. This is further supported by reporting radiographers and sonographers.

The on-call commitment is currently 1 in 18 for weekday evenings across the trust and one in every 9 weekends. (Weekends usually split between 2 consultants). Overnight between 8.00pm and 8.00am will be directly referred to a Teleradiology company. The local consultant being second on call.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate.High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-7185189HD

Job locations

North Tyneside General Hospital

Rake Lane

North Shields

NE29 8NH

Job description Job responsibilities

We are seeking an excellent Clinician who thrives in the busy environment of a Radiology Department, providing our consultant of session which allows other clinical specialists direct contact with a radiologist.

Radiology at the Trust

We have plain film, CT and MRI (provided by InHealth) at our 4 main sites, The Northumbria specialist hospital and the 3 General hospitals, plus smaller radiology at community sites to support the minor injury units.

The Trust has an active Teaching role and the post holder would be expected to have a modest role in the education of medical students and doctors in training.

We have a Research and Development department and research and clinical audit is encouraged within the radiology department working with other specialities to explore new technologies and patient care linking with radiology.

Further information or to arrange a visit can be done by contacting:

Dr Mark Twemlow, Joint clinical lead for radiology. [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

We are seeking an excellent Clinician who thrives in the busy environment of a Radiology Department, providing our consultant of session which allows other clinical specialists direct contact with a radiologist.

Radiology at the Trust

We have plain film, CT and MRI (provided by InHealth) at our 4 main sites, The Northumbria specialist hospital and the 3 General hospitals, plus smaller radiology at community sites to support the minor injury units.

The Trust has an active Teaching role and the post holder would be expected to have a modest role in the education of medical students and doctors in training.

We have a Research and Development department and research and clinical audit is encouraged within the radiology department working with other specialities to explore new technologies and patient care linking with radiology.

Further information or to arrange a visit can be done by contacting:

Dr Mark Twemlow, Joint clinical lead for radiology. [e-mail]

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register (Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT at date of interview)
• FRCR (Fellow Royal College of Radiologist) or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Fellowship training in Subspecialty of interest

Experience Essential

• Clinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Clinical Radiology

Desirable

• Experience of Audit Management
• Experience of teaching basic radiology to undergraduates
• Experience of Supervising StR's

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register (Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT at date of interview)
• FRCR (Fellow Royal College of Radiologist) or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Fellowship training in Subspecialty of interest

Experience Essential

• Clinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Clinical Radiology

Desirable

• Experience of Audit Management
• Experience of teaching basic radiology to undergraduates
• Experience of Supervising StR's

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).

Additional information 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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tyneside General Hospital

Rake Lane

North Shields

NE29 8NH

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tyneside General Hospital

Rake Lane

North Shields

NE29 8NH

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)