Consultant Radiologist - Cross Sectional (Cardiac CT & MSK Imaging)

Job summary
The detail of the job plan is open to negotiation and will be formalised with the Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director shortly after commencement. This will be reviewed within the first year of employment and on an annual basis thereafter to reflect changing workload, commitments and service needs.

The post holder will be expected to provide general Radiology services as part of the radiology team, including the provision of consulting and advisory services to clinical colleagues. The post holder will contribute to the rota for daytime acute CT and MRI cover and comply with the department's policy for minimising the number of dropped clinical lists.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to provision of specialist paediatric imaging services. They will further develop services within the trust and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to maintain the highest standards of care. The proportion of specialist work relative to general radiology provision is open to negotiation.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the supervision of radiology SpRs assigned to the department.

The appointee will be expected to demonstrate firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit, complying with GMC guidelines on good medical practice and Data Protection legislation. All employees must participate in Mandatory Training as required by the Trust.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to provision of specialist paediatric imaging services and further develop services within the trust.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to maintain the highest standards of care.
• Contribute to the supervision of radiology SpRs assigned to the department.
• Participate in equitable general (non-interventional) on-call rota, currently 1 in 16 basis attracting 0.935PAs, subject to changes in the number of employed radiologists and changes in service provision.

On call requirements
The post will also include an equitable participation in the general (non-interventional) on-call rota. Currently this rota is on a 1 in 16 basis attracting 0.935PAs, subject to changes in the number of employed radiologists and changes in service provision. This currently paid at Band A on call allowance which currently attracts a supplement of 3%. Night time CT (after 8pm weekdays, 6pm weekends) is currently outsourced in order that the following days work is not compromised by disturbed sleep. However, the in-house radiologist remains on-call through the night for advice, provision of other modalities and backup in case of IT failure. The SpRs also contribute to the on-call service.

Person specification
Qualifications, registration, knowledge and experience

• Essential: Relevant professional qualifications
• Essential: Degree from a recognised University
• Essential: FRCR or recognised equivalent qualification
• Essential: Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST
• Essential: Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
• Essential: Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Essential: Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Essential: Awareness of current developments and initiatives
• Desirable: Ability to manage and lead the specialist unit if required
• Desirable: Experience of teaching special clinical skills

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.

Certificate of sponsorship
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. Please apply through our website for further information on UK Visas and Immigration requirements.

UK registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Please apply through our website for further details.

Location: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Rd, Dudley, DY1 2HQ
Closing date: 21 November 2026
Contact: Dr Min Yen Wong, Clinical Service Lead - Radiology, min.wong@nhs.net, 01384456111