Consultant Radiologist - General / Neuro Imaging

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in East Midlands is seeking a Consultant Radiologist to join their Imaging services. This full-time position offers opportunities across multiple specialties in a supportive team environment, with flexibility in working hours and responsibilities. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in diagnostic imaging, alongside the ability to participate in teaching and supervision activities. The role includes working with modern equipment and contributing to the development of future radiologists.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Radiologists looking for career development.
• Ability to cover general reporting and sub-speciality interests.
• Experience in postgraduate education and talent training.

Responsibilities

• Work across a large cross-site imaging department.
• Provide clinical service and diagnostic reporting.
• Participate in training sessions for medical staff.

Skills

Diagnostic imaging expertise

Collaboration with teams

Teaching and supervision

Education

Full registration with the GMC

Experience in Radiology

Tools

MRI scanners

CT scanners

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. We would like to offer an opportunity for enthusiastic Radiologists who wish to develop their careers in our department’s traditionally friendly, harmonious and supportive environment. This is a substantive full-time appointment to support the Imaging services across UHDB. The post is based at the UHDB, mainly split between two major sites with acute care facilities (RDH and QHB). Following expansion of our services associated with our successful Community Diagnostic Centres, we are looking to appoint Consultant Radiologists across multiple sub-speciality interests, in General Body, Neuro Imaging. The appointed candidate will work with a team of established specialist radiologists providing diagnostic imaging expertise in Radiology.

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust have 54 Consultant Radiologists (part and full time). In addition, we have 18 Speciality Registrars on rotation from Nottingham and Leicester. The appointed consultant is expected to cover general reporting in addition to their sub-speciality work and participate on the diagnostic on call rota at the Royal Derby Hospital. The on-call work will be supported by a large cross site team of 12 reporting radiographers reporting plain film and MSK MRI.

The post attracts 10 PAs (8.5 DCC + 1.5 SPA) but we would be happy to consider part time working arrangements. There is opportunity for additional PAs for dedicated medical student funded teaching. New Consultants are encouraged to support the Radiology Academy teaching programme utilising a purpose-built Academy.

We are keen to promote flexible working. Most Consultants have a full-time job plan which they work over 4 days. Virtually all of our consultant workforce have home reporting work stations and we can work together to achieve a mutually beneficial job plan which enhances the work life balance of any successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Work across a large cross-site imaging department offering all imaging modalities, including on-call responsibilities with participation in the Radiology consultant on-call rota.
• Provide general clinical service in addition to sub-speciality work; contribute to diagnostic reporting and cross-site collaboration.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars, and medical students.
• Provide cover for consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave, including care of patients and supervision of doctors in training.
• Responsible for the professional supervision, training, and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate.

Additional Information

• Our imaging department offers modern equipment with 10 MRI scanners and 11 CT scanners, located at main sites and community diagnostic centres. There are 5 fluoroscopy rooms including 2 dedicated interventional suites and a hybrid theatre.
• Imaging services are provided at seven community hospitals throughout Derbyshire and East Staffordshire, with three designated as Community Diagnostic Centres for expanded imaging services including new CT (routine and Cardiac), MRI, ultrasound training academy, DeXA and X-Ray.
• New Consultants are encouraged to support the Radiology Academy teaching programme.

What we offer

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to joining the team and beyond.
• A variety of staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

Closing

This advert closes on Monday 27 Oct 2025