Consultant Radiologist with an Interest in Cardiothoracic Imaging

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in cardiothoracic imaging. The post involves imaging, interventional procedures and biopsy across the Trust, with on-call duties and cross-site work supporting Oxfordshire’s services.

The role includes participation in MDT meetings, teaching and research activities, and opportunities to develop subspecialty interests such as oncological imaging within a major teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• FRCR or equivalent required with GMC registration.
• GMC registration is essential for appointment.
• Thoracic/cardiac radiology training or equivalent is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver imaging, intervention and biopsy services across the Trust.
• Attend thoracic MDT meetings and present cases.
• Participate in acute imaging, in-patient CT and US sessions.
• Provide on-call radiology cover and weekend on-site activity.
• Contribute to teaching, training and research activities.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Clinical governance

Audit

Research publications

Management training

Education

FRCR or equivalent

CCT in Radiology or within 6 months of interview

Thoracic/cardiac radiology higher level training

GMC registration

Fellowship in thoracic imaging or post-CCT experience

Postgraduate medical qualification

Cardiac CT angiography training

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Radiologist with an Interest in Cardiothoracic Imaging

The closing date is 01 December 2026

Applications are invited for the above post at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide imaging support for cardiothoracic patients and have on call and cross-sectional imaging responsibility for the Trust.

We are looking for enthusiastic Radiologists to join the team of cardiothoracic radiologists working cross site at any OUH site to provide imaging services to Oxfordshire and support the on-call service. The Trust is a cancer centre with a large oncology unit, a major trauma centre, a cardiothoracic surgical centre and a tertiary referral centre for interstitial lung disease and pleural disease.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the cardiothoracic radiology team and deliver imaging, intervention and biopsy services across the Trust. Additional subspecialty interests may be accommodated/supported e.g. in oncological imaging.

The Trust has installed Insignia PACS and has image sharing agreements in place with regional hospitals, to support multidisciplinary team meetings and allow access to comparative images across the region.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.ukThe Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job responsibilities

The Trust is a tertiary referral centre for lung cancer, pleural and interstitial lung disease and supports the following thoracic MDT meetings: lung cancer, mesothelioma, interstitial lung disease, interventional COPD and general respiratory meetings. The post holder will be required to attend and present at these. The post holder will also contribute to acute imaging, providing in-patient CT and US sessions and image-guided intervention such as biopsy and drainages.

The post-holder will be required to participate in a non-resident on-call rota providing on-call radiology cover (1:10). The post holder will be included in the weekend working rota 9am-6pm on a 1:20 basis which involves working on site reporting, undertaking required activity during this time period and supporting resident doctors.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital Trust, and the post holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post holders contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review and the Oxford Deanery is keen to renumerate these activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• FRCR or equivalent
• CCT in Radiology, or within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
• At least one year higher level training in thoracic/cardiac radiology at a recognised training centre.
• Full GMC registration
• Fellowship in thoracic imaging or post-CCT experience
• Additional post graduate medical qualification
• Training in cardiac CT angiography, to a recognised level of expertise

Experience

• General training in Radiology to Specialist Level or equivalent
• Additional work experience in thoracic/cardiac radiology as above
• CT, MRI and US imaging of cardiothoracic disease in a tertiary referral centre
• Ability to make decisions at consultant level
• CT and US interventional skills including lung biopsy
• Cardiac CT angiography at a tertiary referral centre

Skills and Knowledge

• Evidence of leadership skills
• Evidence of organisational skills, communication skills, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of Consultant in Radiology in a major teaching hospital
• Evidence to support good professional skills as required for good medical practice
• Evidence to support good interpersonal skills
• Evidence to support good communication skills
• Evidence of previous teaching experience at various levels
• An understanding of clinical governance and experience of clinical audit
• Interest in research with publications and presentation(s) at national/international
• Knowledge of organisation of NHS and governments agenda for modernisation of the NHS
• Post graduate teaching experience
• Recent peer reviewed publications
• Evidence of management training

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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£113,565 to £150,569 a yearThe salary scale is £113,565 – £150,569 with four thresholds.