Consultant Radiologist in Cross-sectional Imaging

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

Job summary

A prominent hospital in the UK is looking for a Consultant Radiologist to join its cohesive team. The role involves performing and reporting on various imaging tasks, contributing to both general and specialized radiology. Candidates must have experience in high-volume reporting and be registered with the GMC. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per year, depending on experience. Educational engagement and management responsibilities are also part of the role, adhering to best practices within the department.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in general radiology, including plain film interpretation and ultrasound.
• Competency in reporting for MDT meetings is essential.
• Sub-specialty experience in NHS is required.

Responsibilities

• Vetting and reporting as part of the Consultant Radiologist role.
• Participate in on-call duties, including emergency imaging.
• Provide cross-cover during colleagues' leave.

Skills

Teaching medical undergraduates

High volume reporting

Effective communication

Managerial skills

Education

Basic Medical Qualification (MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent)

FRCR or equivalent

Certificate of Specialist Training in Radiology

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity to join an established cohesive team of Radiologists supporting clinicians and delivering acute and elective imaging in both specialist areas and in general radiology. The post/s is replacement post to support paediatric and gynaecological imaging. This will also complement the existing expertise within the department and to manage expanding demands for imaging from the Emergency department, Cancer services, as well as the general diagnostic imaging workload.

Main Duties of the Job

This post covers the full scope of a Consultant Radiologist role: vetting and reporting; sub‑specialty MDT preparation/attendance; duty sessions (hot reporting, CT/MRI and emergency imaging); and on‑call.

Job Plan & Working

The job plan will be agreed on appointment and reviewed at least annually, including a minimum 1.5 SPA with the remainder DCC (additional NHS roles may attract further PAs). Remote working is supported within the Trust and EMRAD consortium; remote workstations may be available subject to capacity.

The postholder will work with the CBU management team to deliver efficient, best‑practice services with appropriate governance. On‑call is included in the weekly timetable: currently 1 in 12, comprising one weekday (5pm‑8pm) and shared weekends (10am‑4pm); 1 PA is currently allocated. Opportunities exist for modality/specialty, audit, governance and education leads.

The postholder will provide cross‑cover for Consultant colleagues during annual leave, attend weekly MDTs and departmental meetings, and provide timely advice to GPs and hospital clinicians, including appropriate vetting during Duty.

All Consultants contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching/supervision, audit and (where required) research activity.

About Us

We undertake in excess of 240,000 examinations per year. The directorate's main x‑ray department offers the usual range of examinations and modern equipment. The main department boasts DR, CR, a DR Interventional Suite, 5 MRI scanners, 4 CT scanners, one gamma camera, and dedicated Obstetric and general Ultrasound Departments. The Trust is the county centre for PPCI and has 3 Cardiac Cath Labs. The Trust currently has a GE PACS and is part of the EMRAD Consortium.

The successful candidate must hold FRCR or equivalent and be fully registered with the GMC and either be on or within 6 months of entry onto the Specialist Register on the date of interview.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an Acute District Hospital providing a service to approximately 340,000 people with 560 beds.

Location & Facilities

Kettering is at the heart of the UK's largest growth area outside London. You can reach London St Pancras Station in an hour by rail and travel from Kettering to Paris via Eurostar in 3 hours. By road, Kettering is within easy reach of 5 international airports and 75% of the country can be reached within 2 hours. The area offers everything from traditional market towns to charming villages, picturesque countryside and has excellent and expanding educational facilities.

Job Details

Date posted: 15 December 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 264-7482065-CSS
Job locations: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Job Responsibilities

For further information on this position, please see the supporting documents. This Job Description is pending Royal College Approval.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• Extensive experience in general radiology including plain film interpretation, ultrasound, CT, fluoroscopy and MRI.
• Competency in high volume reporting and reporting for MDT meetings.
• Competency in sub‑specialty of interest.

Education, Training & Qualifications (Essential)

• Basic Medical Qualification (MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent). FRCR or equivalent.
• Certificate of Specialist Training in Radiology (or be within 6 months of its award at time of Advisory Appointment Committee).
• At least 2 years of working in radiology in NHS.
• Evidence of completion of a recognised training programme offering wide radiological experience.
• Sub‑speciality training and working experience in NHS.

Desirable

• Additional undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.

Skills (Essential)

• Interest in teaching medical undergraduates, radiology and non‑radiology junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Experience of teaching in NHS.
• Evidence of continuing professional development. Ability to contribute to the continuing development of the radiology service in line with new developments and changes in demand. Teaching junior medical and other staff.
• Maintain interests in subspecialty areas, teaching and service improvement.

Key Competencies / Personal Qualities & Attributes (Essential)

• Managerial: Ability to work within the relevant clinical and managerial structure, contributing to the continued development of the radiology service.
• Team: Ability to be a leader. Able to manage and motivate staff. Ability to be an effective member of a team.
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with medical colleagues, patients, and carers.
• Strategic: Awareness of service development, governance, and health improvement plans. Ability to manage change and to stimulate development. Keen and motivated to both learn and teach.

Desirable (additional)

• Finance and use of resources: Awareness of budgeting management and management of resources.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ
Employer's website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us