Locum Consultant Radiologist

NHS; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Walsall is seeking enthusiastic locum radiologists to join their team. The role offers flexible working patterns and emphasizes a range of subspecialties in radiology including non-vascular intervention and nuclear medicine. Successful candidates will support a busy department and work collaboratively with a team of specialists, ensuring high-quality patient care. Opportunities for part-time work are also available.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Radiology Subspecialty Interest.
• Prior experience in Audit and/or research.
• Experience in Non-vascular intervention & Nuclear Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in the Radiology Service.
• Support 7-day working.
• Communicate with other departments.

Skills

Evidence of Higher Specialty Experience/Training in Clinical Radiology

Sound clinical judgement

Good interpersonal skills

Education

GMC Registration

FRCR or Equivalent

MBChB, MBBS or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust have invested in the radiology team and are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated, skilled locum radiologists to join the team of thirteen consultant radiologists, 2 consultant sonographers and 2 consultant reporting radiographers. The successful candidate will have an interest in cross sectional imaging and any subspecialist interest will be considered, with a particular emphasis on non-vascular intervention, paediatrics and nuclear medicine. An ability to undertake non-vascular interventional procedures in a busy DGH would be an advantage; any subspecialist interest will be considered. All other subspecialties will be considered depending on application volume and fulfilment of the posts.

Job Plan and Responsibilities

The proposed job plan typically is 10 programmed activities. Part-time consultants are welcome to apply with a minimum part-time pattern of 6 programmed activities. The successful candidate would support a cancer MDT with appropriate preparation time. Responsibilities include CT and MR reporting, general and subspecialist reporting; ultrasound plus or minus some interventional activity and a small amount of plain film reporting. The Trust supports 1.5 SPA for personal development and individual quality with a further negotiable PA time for educational supervision or lead roles (e.g., REALM lead, Audit lead, Guideline lead, and modality leads).

Main duties of the job

1. These posts are offered as a 10 PA (session) basis, subject to work schedule, agreed arrangements for organisation, and mutual agreement with the Clinical Lead.
2. Part-time working pattern (minimum 6 PA) is negotiable based on mutual agreement and demand of the service and requires prior agreement with departmental management.
3. The direct clinical care (DCC) includes emergency work, outpatient activities, multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient care and administration related to the above. The supporting professional activities (SPA) include participation in training, medical education, continuous professional development, formal teaching, audit, clinical management and local clinical governance activities.
4. This will typically consist of 10 sessions which will vary according to the experience and expertise of the candidate and departmental requirements.
5. Additional SPA can be negotiated for extra Trust directed activity (e.g., educational supervision, clinical tutor, audit lead appraiser duties, max 0.5 SPA).
6. The department offers a 7-day imaging service. Consultants are resident on site until 8pm Monday to Friday on a rotational basis, and Saturday/Sunday for 6 hours.
7. Consultants are not expected to be on site during their SPA time but must be able to attend within a reasonable time in an emergency.
8. The job plan will be reviewed at 3 months and 6 months depending on the needs of the candidate and department. Further review is on an annual basis.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust employs more than 4,000 staff. We are an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. The hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The Trust has invested in state-of-the-art imaging and critical care facilities and provides high-quality community health services across approximately 60 sites.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Job locations

Walsall Manor Hospital, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS

Job responsibilities

1. To play an active role in the Radiology Service and share responsibility for the provision of appropriate services and advice with other Consultant Radiologists.
2. Support of 7-day working, including resident on-site Radiologist on weekdays until 8pm and Saturday/Sunday on a rotational basis.
3. Communication and liaison with other departments within the hospital, both clinical and managerial.
4. Communication and liaison with external agencies including emergency services, GP Surgeries and Urgent Care Centres, tertiary trauma centres.
5. Leading clinically on a modality within your area of subspecialist interest.
6. Supervision, training and education of junior medical staff, with an active role in training radiographic, nursing and other staff.
7. Managing personnel and other managerial issues including prioritisation of imaging requests.
8. Continuing development of the service using audit, evidence-based medicine, IT infrastructure development, mentorship, and development of evidence-based pathways within your area of expertise.
9. Support a culture of learning from excellence and from mistakes/errors, including active contribution to REALM meetings.
10. Support the wider organisation in medical professional matters.
11. Work collaboratively with other organisations within the Black Country STP.

Qualifications and experience

Essential: GMC Registration; FRCR or Equivalent; MBChB, MBBS or Equivalent.

Desirable: Radiology Subspecialty fellowship exams; MRCP, MRCS, Royal College additional exams; Post Graduate Degrees (Masters, Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate).

Experience: Essential: Evidence of Higher Specialty Experience/Training in Clinical Radiology; Evidence of Radiology Subspecialty Interest; Prior experience in Audit and/or research. Desirable: Evidence of Subspecialty Experience in Paediatrics, Non-vascular intervention & Nuclear Medicine; Subspecialty Training in other interests; 6 months UK experience at registrar or consultant level; Evidence of radiology Specialist registration (CCT or CESR).

Knowledge & Personal Qualities: Essential: Sound clinical judgement; good interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable: Evidence of research experience and publications; good personal insight and ability to manage constructive criticism; ability to use evidence base, quality improvement and clinical audit to support decision making.

Regulatory and sponsorship notes

Disclosure and Barring Service check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. A disclosure check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. For further information see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall Manor Hospital, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS

Employer website: walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk