Locum Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a Locum Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist to support increasing local and regional demand for neuroimaging. The role includes providing a specialist neuroradiology service, contributing to multidisciplinary meetings, and involvement in diagnostic services across various locations. Candidates must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register or near obtaining CCT. This is a vital role within a renowned department known for its excellence in neuroscience services.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration.
• Must be on the Specialist Register or have CCT.
• Ability to teach and support junior staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist neuroradiology on call service at NUH.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and provide diagnostic services.
• Be part of a dedicated Neuroradiology on call rota.

Skills

Effective communication with patients

Ability to perform US neck imaging

Evidence of specialist Neuroradiology training

Flexibility in a changing health service

Education

FRCR or Equivalent

CCT expected within 6 months

Job description

Locum Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist

The closing date is 30 December 2025.

We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Neuroradiologists at Nottingham University Hospitals. This post is to support the increasing local and regional demand for Neuroimaging during this time.

The successful applicants will share responsibility with 14 Diagnostic Neuroradiologists and 4 Interventional Radiologists for the provision of all aspects of Neuro imaging in our Trust with possible future expansion to the Trusts within the regional network.

Main duties of the job

This post will meet the needs of the expanding service within NUH Neuroradiology and Head and Neck radiology at NUH and help provide a specialist neuroradiology on call service at NUH and with weekend working. The post holder will be required to contribute to some activity for the surrounding district general hospitals.

The post holder will work as part of the Neuroradiology team at NUH and take part in all aspects of Neuroimaging services as appropriate including taking an active part in the Multidisciplinary team meetings. The team works flexibly to cover all parts of the Neuroimaging service. There are exciting plans in development to open a new Community Diagnostic Centre in the City Centre in 2025 which will be managed by NUH Radiology. There may be a requirement for staff to rotate to this location as part of this role.

The persons appointed will be required to contribute to the provision of Diagnostic services at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham Treatment Centre and the peripheral hospitals along with other colleagues on a rota. There is also a Community Diagnostic centre opening in the near future. The post includes sessions for reporting time for MRI, CT and possible US and plain film examinations to suit the candidates skills, preference and department needs. There is an obligation to participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

About us

We have an important contribution to make to life in Nottingham and the wider region and we take this responsibility seriously. With 15,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. We have a budget of just under £1billion, 90 wards and 1,700 beds across three main sites: QMC, City Hospital and Ropewalk House. We deliver district general services to 2.5m residents of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and its surrounding communities. Our specialist services allows us to deliver care to 4.5m people from across the East Midlands and nationally for a handful of services.

We have a reputation for a nationally regarded neurosciences service and have a long history with MRI. Nottingham is a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for Neuro oncology and is an expert level Head & Neck tertiary centre which includes maxillary facial reconstructions.

We play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

The post will be primarily based at QMC campus but we do support our regional partners with Neuro imaging and it may be necessary to travel to peripheral hospitals on occasion.

Job responsibilities

Candidates must hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or an equivalent qualification and must either be on the Specialist Register, or in possession of a CCT at the time of taking up the appointment. However the department is delighted to entertain expressions of interest from individuals who will be within 6 months of attaining CCT at the time of interview (anticipated in June) or have reasonable prospects of getting a CESR within 1 year.

The post will be primarily located at the Queens Medical Centre campus although the successful applicant will be required to provide sessions at the sites where we provide a Neuro Radiology service.

A successful applicant would be required to be part of a dedicated Neuroradiology on call rota, which will have a frequency of 1:8.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

• Full GMC registration
• Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
• CCT expected within 6 months of interview date

Professional Qualifications/Development

• FRCR or Equivalent
• Hold or be within six months of obtaining CCT or equivalent
• MRCP, MRCS or other professional or higher

Clinical Skills/Experience

• Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
• Ability to perform US neck imaging with FNA/Core biopsy
• Specific training in communication skills
• Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
• Evidence of specialist Neuroradiology training

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values and behavioural standards

Management Skills

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
• Able to work in a team.
• Higher management degree or qualification or training
• Experience of change management, NHS Governance and REALM process in Radiology

Personal Skills/Qualities

• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
• Able to use the Trust's IT support systems

Teaching, Audit & Research

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
• Track record in radiology research preferably with original publications related to Neuroradiology.
• Higher teaching degree or qualification or training

Practical Requirements

• Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
• Evidence of Level 3 Safeguarding Children

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts