Consultant Radiologist

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Torquay is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Radiologist to provide high-quality diagnostic reports and support clinical pathways. The role involves leadership responsibilities and ensuring standards of care are maintained. Applicants must hold GMC registration and have substantial experience in the field. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary between £109,725 and £145,478 per annum.

Qualifications

• GMC registered with a license to practice.
• CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months.
• At least five years in specialist registrar training scheme.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic clinical reports and opinions.
• Support delivery of Radiology services in Torbay.
• Assist the development of innovative service delivery.

Skills

Expert clinical opinion

Independent patient care

Multi-disciplinary team supervision

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCT Specialist Registration

Minimum of English Level 2

Job description

Overview

Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Radiologist

The closing date is 06 October 2025

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Consultant team.

The main responsibilities of this role include providing high-quality diagnostic clinical reports, advice, and opinions on patients referred to our service. It is crucial to be proactive in supporting pathways that guarantee rapid assessment, treatment, and clinical decision-making for all patients.

Additionally, it is essential to ensure that our standards for delivering safe quality and performance are consistently met and maintained. The role also involves providing Consultant-led care to patients, including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff.

It is imperative you uphold the highest standards of clinical care for all patients attending the hospital for diagnostic and radiology procedures. Please note that we will only consider applicants with strong skills in general and Gastro-intestinal radiology.

Departmental visits are welcome and you can arrange an appointment or have an informal discussion by contacting Dr Sarah Harrison, Clinical Service Lead via her secretary on 01803 655647.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be GMC registered with a license to practice, with CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain CCT within 6 months of interview date. Please state your GMC details and CCT date in your supporting information.

Main duties of the job

• Support the delivery of Radiology services in Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
• Assist the development of innovative ways to deliver services
• Support training activities for Radiology Trainees and Medical students
• There will be an opportunity of developing a subspecialty interest that complements the service

About us

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is one of the first vertically-integrated health and care organisations in the country. This enables us to radically re-think and re-shape the way we deliver care, free from traditional organisational constraints. This post will offer an opportunity to be part of designing and delivering innovative services in Torbay and South Devon, including more integrated and streamlined care pathways for patients.

There is a well-established Radiology Department, currently consisting of 23 substantive consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of a dynamic Department within a forward-looking secondary care Foundation Trust. This post will support Radiology in meeting the needs of the local population.

Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice).
• CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date. CESR.
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School.
• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes.
• Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD.
• At least five years in specialist registrar training scheme.

Clinical Experience

• Ability to offer expert clinical and diagnostic opinion on a range of problems.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Ability to prioritise clinical need.
• Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary teams.
• Evidence of experience appropriate to stated specialist interest.

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7377983-M&D

Job locations

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust