Consultant Radiologist

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Consultant Radiologist to join their department in Sunderland. The ideal candidate will have a CCST in Radiology and be committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include working in multidisciplinary teams, contributing to clinical governance, and supervising junior staff. The role offers support for professional development and a dynamic working environment with advanced imaging technology.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• CCST in Radiology or expected completion.
• Experience in NHS Radiology practice.
• Ability to develop and implement audits.

Responsibilities

• Hold continuous responsibility for patient care.
• Participate in clinical governance and audits.
• Contribute to teaching and departmental growth.

Skills

Supervising junior medical staff

Teaching clinical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Primary medical qualification

Full GMC registration

Post-graduate qualification (MRCP, FRCPath, MD)

Job description

Consultant Radiologist

Closing date: 26 January 2026

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are looking for skilled and motivated Consultant Radiologists to join the Radiology Department.

The Department of Radiology is a large, busy department hosted across two main acute sites with services at multiple peripheral sites in the community. It features a full range of modern, recently acquired imaging equipment, including 5 static CT scanners and 3 static MRI scanners across both acute sites. A new large purpose‑built Diagnostic Imaging Centre at South Tyneside will house 2 CT scanners, 2 MRI scanners and a PET CT scanner. The department also offers an IR suite at Sunderland Royal Hospital with additional interventional rooms at South Tyneside.

Applications are encouraged and welcomed from doctors who have, or are expected to receive, a CCST in Radiology. We welcome applications from General Radiologists and those with specialist interests, and the post‑holder will be supported to develop and consolidate any areas of particular interest.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will hold continuous responsibility for any patient under their care, ensuring high quality, safe patient care and experience.

The post‑holder is expected to work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with national imaging and reporting quality and performance metrics, to diagnose and treat patients efficiently.

The post‑holder will attend and contribute to the monthly Directorate/Clinical Governance meetings and the monthly REALM meeting, ensuring effective clinical governance across the Directorate.

Consultants undertaking clinical activities must participate in high‑quality clinical audit and support their clinical teams in carrying out local, regional and national audit activity.

In conjunction with the Clinical Director, the Directorate Manager and other Consultants, the post‑holder will coordinate and supervise the provision of a high quality service.

The post‑holder will be expected to work at weekends and bank holidays on a pro‑rated basis, contributing to the on‑call rota.

Contact details for job‑related candidate queries: Dr Ben Hall, Clinical Director – Email: [e-mail]

About us

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One Team One Trust – We are committed to putting people first, delivering accessible services and building award‑winning teams. We pursue research, innovation and tackling inequalities, promoting respect, fairness and civility, and fostering a compassionate, caring and positive culture.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and especially those from under‑represented groups. Workforce health and wellbeing is a priority. We offer high‑quality education, training, career progression and support, with flexible working enabled via our Flexible Working Policy.

We employ around 8,746 people and provide a range of hospital services to a local community of approximately 430,000 residents, plus specialised services beyond the area. Staff benefits include a fitness centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a care coordinator to assist with childcare arrangements. If you use AI and it poses a risk to the integrity of your recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage.

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• Applications are encouraged and welcomed from doctors who have, or are expected to receive, a CCST in Radiology with a range of specialty interests to support department growth. The post would be tailored accordingly.
• A Hospital Consultant has continuous responsibility for any patient under their care.
• Final job plans will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidate and the Clinical Director and will be subject to annual review.
• Some sessions, in particular audit and teaching sessions, will be worked flexibly, with the opportunity to revise the fixed procedural sessional timetable to accommodate other commitments.
• The post‑holder is expected to attend monthly Directorate meetings, Clinical Governance meetings and REALM.
• The post‑holder will develop the service in keeping with national guidance and the Local Modernisation and Reform Group priorities/targets.
• Consultant performance is monitored within the Directorate, with strong emphasis on personal career development.

Person Specification

Teaching and Education

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach clinical, technical, practical skills.
• Qualification in medical education.

Clinical Experience

• Experience of working within a dynamic Radiology department.
• Experience of practising in the speciality in the NHS.

Personal Attributes

• Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
• Flexible approach to service delivery and a committed approach to development.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, the Trust and its workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
• Evidence of understanding and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC.
• A post‑graduate qualification such as MRCP, FRCPath, MD.

Management and Administrative Experience

• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance processes and effective utilisation of resources.
• Evidence of organisational, management and time‑management skills.
• Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding departmental goals.
• Leadership course and/or certificate.

Audit and Research

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
• Involvement in quality improvement measures.
• Ability to undertake multi‑disciplinary audit / audit in speciality area.
• Experience of clinical research.
• Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust