Locum Consultant Radiologist

Applications are invited for a fixed term Consultant Radiologist. This is a full-time post for a General Radiologist. It is intended to be whole-time, but applications would be considered from candidates wishing for personal or domestic reasons to work part-time.

The successful candidate will join the existing establishment of 18 Consultant Radiologists in providing a comprehensive Radiology service to the population of Herefordshire Health District plus a catchment population from mid Wales and referrals from parts of surrounding counties of Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gwent (total population 230,000).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to have broad radiology experience including plain film reporting, barium studies, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting. The post holder will be expected to participate in the on-call rota, REALM meetings, management and audit. A special interest which complements the department would be looked on favourably.

The job plan and proposed timetable will be organised to meet the needs of the department and will be by mutual agreement. The job plan will be for 10 programmed activities (PA's).

Job description
Job responsibilities

A full-time (10 PA) Consultant post is being advertised. The post has arisen due to increased demand, and to staff the new CDU which is expected to open in August 2025. The successful candidate will join the existing establishment of 18 Consultant Radiologists.

The post holder should have broad radiology experience including plain film reporting, barium studies, ultrasound, CT and MRI. Specialist interest in interventional radiology is required. Experience or willingness to develop an interest in urology would also be welcomed.

The post holder will be expected to take part in departmental audit and clinical governance issues, provide training and education to medical and other departmental staff as required and participate in Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) Meetings.

The post holder will be required to participate in the on-call rota.

Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential

• FRCR
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD/PhD etc)

Training and Experience
Essential

• Appropriate training in Radiology
• Wide experience in all aspects of Radiology

Desirable

• Any special area of interest which complements the Department

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Practical skills commensurate with the above

Clinical Knowledge
Essential

• Widespread broad-based knowledge in all aspects of Radiology

Medical Interests
Desirable

• Area of special interest within Radiology

Audit Management & IT
Essential

• Clinical Audit experience
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS. Understanding of current changes in the management and organisational structures of NHS
• Ability to work within these parameters

Desirable

• Good IT skills

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patients
• Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work flexibly

Physical Requirements
Essential

• Ability to carry out duties as set out in the attached job description competently and subject to any aids and/or adaptations as may reasonably be required
• Access to transport