Job summary
- Main area
- Consultant Diagnostic Radiologist
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (Additionally the successful candidate will be expected to hold an overnight phone 10 weekday evenings and 2.5 weekends per year. This is to cover in the event that an IT issue means outsourcing is not possible and a Consultant is required to report.)
- Job ref
- 318-25-CONSRADIO
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Diagnostic Radiologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the largest employer in the county, we’re proud to provide outstanding acute, elective, and specialist services to over 650,000 people across our county. Whether you’re just beginning your NHS journey or taking the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in innovation, research, and transformation, with over 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our two district hospitals.
You can expect a welcoming and supportive culture and you’ll be supported by passionate colleagues who care deeply about teamwork, development, and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring, and leadership opportunities to help you grow in your career. Gloucestershire has the perfect mix of culture, countryside, and community. With excellent schools, transport links, and access to award-winning green spaces, it’s a great place to live and work.
We value the diversity of our workforce and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
This is an opportunity to join an exceptional and growing Radiology team in an outstanding area of the country. The department has a great reputation within the region with a positive workplace culture.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large DGH which was recently ranked 17th amongst England's Acute NHS Trusts. The post has arisen as the Trust want to expand its radiology offering.
Experience in general cross-sectional imaging and acute radiology are essential. We are seeking colleagues who will enhance and complement
our established team of 34 radiologists, offering a wide range of specialist and general reporting and intervention. Interests in Thoracic, Urology,
MSK, and Paediatric imaging would be of particular value. However, we would seriously consider other subspecialty interests in line
with the Trust’s needs.
Main duties of the job
- To consult within the specialty of Radiology. This will include reporting and advising on imaging including CT, MRI and plain film.
- To participate in an MDT of the applicants subspecialty interest.
- If appropriate to the applicants subspecialty, to offer 'hands on' sessions e.g. US and fluoroscopy.
- To participate in an acute Radiology service (vetting and reporting) for an average of 4 hours per week during normal working hours.
- To participate in extended radiology working on weekday evenings until 20:00 and at weekends 08:30 to
17:30 as required. - To be on an emergency rota for exceptionally rare out of hours IT emergencies when the connection to our outsourcing company is
unavailable. - To engage in Registrar training (9 trainees from the Severn Deanery rotate through the department every six months).
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To consult within the specialty of Radiology. This will include reporting and advising on cross sectional imaging including CT, MRI and plain film.
- To participate in an MDT of the applicants subspecialty interest.
- If appropriate to the applicants subspecialty, to offer 'hands on' sessions e.g. US and fluoroscopy.
- To participate in an acute Radiology service (vetting and reporting) for an average of 4 hours per week during normal working hours.
- To participate in extended radiology working “UTOPIA” in weekday evenings until 20:00 and at weekends & bank holidays 08:30 to
17:30 as required. - To be on an emergency rota for exceptionally rare out of hours IT emergencies when the connection to our outsourcing company is
unavailable. - To engage in Registrar training (9 trainees from the Severn Deanery rotate through the department every six months).
The successful applicant will have the ability to craft their own job plan with the Clinical Director. Extended days allow for the working week to be compressed into fewer days should the candidate wish. Home reporting and flexible reporting sessions are supported.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview)
- FRCR
Desirable criteria
- An appropriate higher clinical qualification (eg MRCS, MRCP etc)
- Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable criteria
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Training in teaching skills
- Certificate of education
- Involvement in undergraduate education
- Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Clinical/Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of a broad training in general radiology and cross-sectional imaging, including US and fluoroscopy
- Experience working within the NHS at or approaching a Consultant level
Desirable criteria
- Chest and Cardiac Radiology
- Paediatric Radiology
- Head and Neck and Neurology Radiology
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under stress
- Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Honest and reliable
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP’s, nurses and other agencies
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Matthew Spurr
- Job title
- Clinical Director for Radiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 4463
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