Consultant Radiologist (General Radiology)

Xander Hendrix Healthcare; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Xander Hendrix Healthcare in County Antrim is seeking a Consultant Radiologist (General Radiology) to join a progressive Diagnostic Imaging team. The post will support growing demand across cross-sectional imaging, plain film, and ultrasound with dual-site opportunities and cross-county collaboration.

The appointee will contribute to teaching and postgraduate training while delivering high-quality imaging services and participating in quality/governance activities.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with full licence to practise by appointment time.
• Inclusion on GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology or eligible via CCT within 6 months (Portfolio Pathway/CESR or European rights).
• Minimum 12 months documented experience in cross-sectional imaging (CT/MRI).
• Comprehensive knowledge of general diagnostic radiology, radiation protection, and governance standards.
• Proven ability to communicate with multi-disciplinary teams, referrers, radiographers, and staff.
• Evidence of undergraduate/postgraduate teaching, audit, and team management.
• Full driving licence for UK use or approved alternative transport.
• Eligibility to live/work in the United Kingdom by start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide general diagnostic reporting across plain film, CT/MRI and ultrasound.
• Participate in clinico-radiological conferences and MDT meetings.
• Vetting of requests and clinical discussions with hospital specialists and GPs.
• On-call rota as a first-tier consultant (approx. 1:18) with day-time ROD model.
• Oversee overnight CT reporting with outsourced teleradiology and provide guidance.

Skills

GMC Registration

Specialist Register

Cross-Sectional Imaging

Clinical Skills & Knowledge

Teamwork & Communication

Teaching & Leadership

Transport & Mobility

Right to Work UK

Job description

Consultant Radiologist (General Radiology)

County: County Antrim

Grade: Consultant

Remuneration: £110,681 to £145,517 per annum (pro-rata, based on a standard 10 PA commitment)

Tenure: Permanent / Full-Time (Applications from part-time applicants and secondments welcomed)

Flexible Working Provisions: Full-time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time, average hours, or blended working arrangements available from day one

Reports To: Clinical Director of Diagnostic Imaging

Accountable To: Chief Executive

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Consultant Radiologist in General Radiology to join a progressive, well-equipped, and supportive Diagnostic Imaging team based in County Antrim.

This is a newly funded substantive post designed to support increasing clinical demand and development across cross-sectional imaging, plain film, and ultrasound services. Dual-site and cross-county working is encouraged to support service delivery across the catchment population. The appointee will join an established consultant body covering general diagnostics as well as a wide range of subspecialty interests.

The associated facilities serve as recognised teaching units affiliated with Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and Ulster University (UU), with active postgraduate training through NIMDTA. The post-holder will be actively supported to develop individual special interests and undertake clinical teaching.

Key Duties & Clinical Responsibilities

• Core Diagnostic Radiology: Provide general diagnostic reporting and imaging across plain film, cross-sectional imaging (CT and MRI), and ultrasound.

• Specialist & Multidisciplinary Input: Participate actively in clinico-radiological conferences and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings (such as Haematology, Colorectal, Urology, or Respiratory pathways).

• Vetting & Clinical Advice: Undertake protocolling, vetting of requests, and clinical discussions with referring hospital specialists and primary care clinicians.

• On-Call Commitment: Participate in the first-tier consultant on-call rota (currently operating on an approximate 1:18 frequency) with prospective cover.

• The rota utilises a "Radiologist of the Day" (ROD) daytime emergency coordination model.

• Overnight emergency CT reporting after 20:00 is currently supported by an outsourced teleradiology provider, with the on-call consultant providing emergency oversight, major incident cover, and non-CT guidance.

• Dedicated home workstation/teleradiology equipment is provided by the service (broadband required at private residence).

• Teaching & Academic Support: Supervise, mentor, and teach undergraduate medical students and postgraduate specialty radiology trainees.

• Quality Improvement & Governance: Actively engage in clinical audit, discrepancy meetings, discrepancy reviews, and implementation of quality and accreditation standards (including the Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme - ISAS).

Proposed Job Plan (10 Programmed Activities)

A formal job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director within three months of taking up the post, tailored to the successful candidate's subspecialty interests. Applications for an 11-PA contract can be facilitated if mutually agreed.

• Direct Clinical Care (DCC): 7.0-8.0 PAs (including CT, MRI, Ultrasound, plain film sessions, vetting/admin, and MDT preparation/attendance)

• Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1.5-2.0 PAs (for CPD, audit, revalidation, service governance, and teaching; an additional 0.5 SPA is typically allocated during the first 3 months)

• Emergency & On-Call Work: 1.0 PA allocated within the job plan

Personnel Specification

Essential Criteria

• GMC Registration: Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC, London) and a valid Licence to Practise (must be in place by time of appointment).

• Specialist Register: Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology (or eligible via CCT within 6 months of interview, Portfolio Pathway/CESR, or European Community Rights).

• Cross-Sectional Imaging: Minimum of 12 months of documented experience in cross-sectional imaging (CT/MRI).

• Clinical Skills & Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of general diagnostic radiology, radiation protection, and current clinical governance standards.

• Teamwork & Communication: Proven ability to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary clinical teams, referrers, radiographers, and administrative staff.

• Teaching & Leadership: Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching abilities, audit experience, and team management skills.

• Transport & Mobility: Hold a full valid driving licence for use in the UK with access to a car upon appointment (or an approved alternative form of transport for applicants with a qualifying disability).

• Right to Work: Eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom by the intended commencement date.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Annual Leave: 6 weeks and 2 days upon appointment (rising to 6 weeks and 4 days after 7 years of consultant service), plus 10 statutory public holidays.

• Pension: Automatic access to the Health and Social Care Pension Scheme.

• Relocation Support: Comprehensive relocation and removal expenses package available for eligible candidates moving to the area.

• Study Leave & Revalidation: Fully supported study leave allowances and an individualised consultant induction and mentoring framework.