University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Radiologist - General / Paediatric Imaging The closing date is 09 July 2026
We would like to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic Radiologist who wishes to develop their careers in our department's traditionally friendly, harmonious and supportive environment.
This is a substantive full‑time appointment to support the Imaging services across UHDB. The post is based at the UHDB, mainly split between two major sites with acute care facilities (RDH and QHB). Following expansion of our services associated with our successful Community Diagnostic Centres, we are looking to appoint Consultant Radiologists across multiple sub‑speciality interests, in General Body, Paediatric Imaging. The appointed candidate will work with a team of established specialist radiologists providing diagnostic imaging expertise.
The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has 54 Consultant Radiologists (part and full time). In addition, we have 18 Speciality Registrars on rotation from Nottingham and Leicester. The appointed consultant is expected to cover general reporting in addition to their sub‑speciality work and participate on the diagnostic on‑call rota at the Royal Derby Hospital. The on‑call work will be supported by a large cross‑site team of 12 reporting radiographers, reporting plain film and MSK MRI.
Main duties of the job The post attracts 10 PAs (8.5 DCC + 1.5 SPA) but we would be happy to consider part‑time working arrangements. There is opportunity for additional PAs for dedicated medical‑student funded teaching. New Consultants are encouraged to support the Radiology Academy teaching programme utilising a purpose‑built Academy.
We are keen to promote flexible working. Most Consultants have a full‑time job plan which they work over 4 days. Virtually all of our consultant workforce have home reporting workstations and we can work together to achieve a mutually beneficial job plan which enhances the work‑life balance of any successful candidate.
We are now a large cross‑site imaging department offering all imaging modalities. Our equipment portfolio supports modern up‑to‑date scanners – 10 MRI and 11 CTs, located in our main sites and our community diagnostic centres. There are 5 fluoro rooms including 2 dedicated interventional suites and a hybrid theatre.
The Trust Imaging Department also provides imaging services at seven community hospitals throughout Derbyshire and East Staffordshire.
Three of these will be designated as Community Diagnostic Centres where comprehensive imaging services will be developed with a number of exciting developments to include new CT (routine and cardiac), MRI, US training academy, DeXA and X‑Ray.
About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population.
Our fundamental values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
Benefits In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development, ongoing support through every step of the way from recruitment until you join our team and beyond.
A variety of other staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes.
Job responsibilities
Out‑of‑hours responsibilities, including participation in the Radiology consultant on‑call rota.
Active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students.
Provision of cover for your consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave, including care of patients and supervision of doctors in training.
Responsible for the professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate.
Qualifications / Specialist
MBBS or equivalent
FRCR or equivalent
Full GMC registration with a license to practice at commencement
GMC Specialist Register for Radiology Specialty or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at interview or if applying for Full GMC Registration and License to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview to confirm an application has been submitted and is under consideration by the GMC
Life Support Qualification (BLS)
Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Training Qualification
Clinical Experience
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCST in general radiology
Current / recent NHS experience
5 years supervised training in an appropriate ST equivalent training programme
Evidence of ability to independently report paediatric CT and MRI cases to a high standard including paediatric neuro imaging and paediatric body imaging
Evidence of ability to perform paediatric fluoroscopic examinations
Evidence of ability to report general imaging
Evidence of ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of radiological problems
Evidence of ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Evidence of ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and share clinical responsibilities
Evidence of ability to perform paediatric US and report paediatric plain film
Evidence of ability to neonatal transcranial US
Experience as a senior resident doctor in paediatrics
Sub‑specialty interest eg paediatric
Consultant Level NHS experience for at least 1 year
Management and Administrative
Experience of audit and its impact on management and patient outcomes
Commitment to continuing professional development and the requirements of clinical governance
Evidence of ability to work in an MDT setting
Attended a management course for consultants
Teaching Experience
Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
Experience of teaching clinical skills
Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under‑graduates
Attended a recognised teaching training course
Specific teaching qualification
Audit / Research
Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
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.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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