Job summaryWe are looking to appoint a full time Consultant Radiologist who will also specialise in delivery of our service for Neuro imaging.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are competent in delivering a wide range of services across all modalities, including relevant interventional procedures.
You will be required to share the general reporting workload with other colleagues in addition to Neuro and Head & Neck imaging, which will complement the skill mix of the existing consultant team.
The Radiology Department and the wider Trust supports consultants to enjoy an exciting, flexible, and fulfilling career. Opportunities for clinical quality improvement and further development of clinical leadership are given significant support within our organisation to those interested in making a difference.
Main duties of the job- Participate the general workload of the department which includes contribution to the duty radiologist rota, vetting of requests and in-patient CT and MRI reporting.
- Provision of support for the Neuro imaging related workload including plain film reporting, x-ray meetings. Head & Neck US and biopsies would be advantageous.
- Support the cross-sectional Imaging workload of the department by undertaking cancer target CT and MRI as well as routine cross-sectional imaging.
- Support tumour site specific cancer MDT meetings as deemed appropriate, based on service specific requirements.
- Teaching and training of radiology registrars, reporting radiographers and medical students.
- Attendance at departmental discrepancy and educational / audit meetings.
About usOur staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, includes rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.
In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.
The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.
DetailsDate posted07 August 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeConsultant
Salary£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Dependant on experience
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number166-DCSC-6745202-A
Job locationsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Top Road, Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role
Job responsibilitiesFor further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MBBS / MBBCh and possess FRCR.
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice with eligibilty for entry on Register and within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- Neuro imaging sub-specialist training
- Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
Desirable- Special interest or additional qualifications in other areas of clinical radiology
- Higher degree
- Formal teaching qualifications
ExperienceEssential- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCT in general radiology.
- Oncology CT reporting
- Experience of audit management
- Basic Interventional Radiology skills including US guided biopsies & drainages
- Experience of supervising radiology trainees
- Independent at H&N sonography
- Experience in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate residents.
Desirable- 5 years supervised training in an appropriate ST equivalent training programme
- Fellowship in Neuro imaging
- Paediatric Neuroimaging experience
- Clinical leadership experience or training.
- Higher management training
- Experience as Educational Supervisor or Clinical Tutor.
SkillsEssential- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of radiological investigations.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to organise and manage radiology lists and priorities
- Ability to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MBBS / MBBCh and possess FRCR.
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice with eligibilty for entry on Register and within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- Neuro imaging sub-specialist training
- Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
Desirable- Special interest or additional qualifications in other areas of clinical radiology
- Higher degree
- Formal teaching qualifications
ExperienceEssential- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCT in general radiology.
- Oncology CT reporting
- Experience of audit management
- Basic Interventional Radiology skills including US guided biopsies & drainages
- Experience of supervising radiology trainees
- Independent at H&N sonography
- Experience in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate residents.
Desirable- 5 years supervised training in an appropriate ST equivalent training programme
- Fellowship in Neuro imaging
- Paediatric Neuroimaging experience
- Clinical leadership experience or training.
- Higher management training
- Experience as Educational Supervisor or Clinical Tutor.
SkillsEssential- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of radiological investigations.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to organise and manage radiology lists and priorities
- Ability to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Top Road, Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Top Road, Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Director
Dr R Karia
r.karia1@nhs.net
DetailsDate posted07 August 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeConsultant
Salary£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Dependant on experience
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number166-DCSC-6745202-A
Job locationsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Top Road, Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
