Consultant General Radiologist wSI in Urological Imaging

Consultant General Radiologist wSI in Urological Imaging

Applications are invited for a General Radiologist with specialist interest in Urological Imaging. A full time (10 PA) Consultant post is being advertised. This is a post, approved to meet additional demand. The post 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 21 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).

The post holder should have broad radiology experience with the skills expected from a fully trained and experienced general Radiologist, who will provide high‑quality diagnostic imaging and take a role in delivering urology imaging services.

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 which is currently 1 in 14.

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AAC Date 29 September 2026

Main duties of the job

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) to include 1.5 PAs for Core SPA (Appraisal, Revalidation, Job Planning, CPD and Core Department Meetings) plus an additional 1 PA of SPA to develop departmental priorities which can then be normally built into the job plan in subsequent years. Unused SPA time would be expected to be used for direct clinical care.

A degree of flexibility would be expected in relation to the departmental duties, particularly when colleagues are absent on leave to maintain service commitments.

Supporting activity time should be used for teaching, training, education, CPD, audit, appraisal revalidation, administration, research and service development – Evidence will be expected to ensure this time is being used appropriately.

The job plan will be finalised by mutual agreement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• FRCR or equivalent
• Licence to practice
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration on date of interview
• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• Higher Degree (MD/PHD)

Training and Experience

• Appropriate training in Radiology.
• Wide experience in all aspects of Radiology.
• Prior experience in prostate mpMRI, pelvic MRI reporting, or involvement in urology imaging service delivery.

Clinical Skills

• Practical skills commensurate with the above.

Clinical Knowledge

• Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Radiology

Medical Interests

• Commitment to develop urology imaging services; understanding of MRI protocols, QA and governance for prostate and pelvic imaging.
• Experience reporting prostate mpMRI, familiarity with PI RADS and prior involvement in urology MDT governance.

Personal Qualities

• 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

• 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.

Audit Managment & IT

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

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.

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