Consultant Radiologist - General / Neuro / MSK imaging

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Long Eaton seeks a Consultant Radiologist to support imaging services across multiple sites. The role emphasizes general reporting, on-call participation, and professional development within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have sub-speciality interests in General Body, Neuro, and MSK Imaging, with collaborative opportunities and flexible arrangements available.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Eligible for Consultant appointment with sub-speciality interests.
• Experience with on-call reporting is desirable.
• Commitment to teaching and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Cover general reporting and participate on the diagnostic on-call rota.
• Support the Radiology Academy teaching programme.
• Collaborate on expanding imaging services across the network.

Skills

Sub-speciality interests in General Body, Neuro and MSK Imaging

Ability to work across sites

Experience with on-call reporting

Commitment to teaching and professional development

Education

Consultant radiologist or eligible for Consultant appointment

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Cover general reporting in addition to their sub-speciality work and participate on the diagnostic on-call rota at the Royal Derby Hospital.
• On-call work supported by a large cross-site team of 12 reporting radiographers reporting plain film and MSK MRI.
• Support the Radiology Academy teaching programme and contribute to medical student funded teaching opportunities.
• Develop flexible and balanced job plans; consider part-time working arrangements.
• Collaborate on expanding imaging services across the network, including Community Diagnostic Centres.

Profile / Qualifications

• Consultant radiologist or eligible for Consultant appointment with sub-speciality interests in General Body, Neuro and MSK Imaging.
• Ability to work across sites and participate in the diagnostic on-call rota; experience with on-call reporting is desirable.
• Commitment to teaching and professional development; contribution to the Radiology Academy is encouraged.

We offer

• Attractive annual allowance of 10 PAs (8.5 DCC + 1.5 SPA), with consideration for part-time working.
• Opportunity for additional PAs for dedicated medical student funded teaching.
• Support for Radiology Academy teaching programme and a purpose-built Academy.
• Flexible working arrangements; many Consultants have a 4-day job plan and home reporting work stations; aim to achieve a mutually beneficial plan.
• Large cross-site imaging department with access to up-to-date scanners: 10 MRI and 11 CT scanners, located at main sites and community diagnostic centres; 5 fluoroscopy rooms including 2 dedicated interventional suites and a hybrid theatre.
• Imaging services at seven community hospitals across Derbyshire and East Staffordshire.

About the Trust

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population. We are committed to Exceptional Care Together. Our values are Compassion, Openness and Excellence, which underpin how we work across the Trust.

What we will offer (Summary)

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership development.
• Comprehensive recruitment and transition support.
• Additional staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes.