West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Consultant Radiologist – Chest and Cardiac
The closing date is 27 October 2025
This post is for a Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Chest and Cardiac Imaging at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The position is based at Watford General Hospital, with requirement to work across other sites of Hemel Hempstead and St Albans. Post is 8PA with flexible working supported.
The position involves a commitment to the AAU radiology rota, with a dedicated 5-hour session per week currently allocated and occasional additional filler sessions. On-call commitments include a 1 in 20 weekend rota with a requirement to be on site at weekends/bank holidays between 08:30 and 15:30.
Main duties of the job
Extensive experience in general and Chest and Cardiac (Level 2/3) Imaging as well as interventional lung procedures (ultrasound and CT guided).
Knowledge of NHS complaints system.
Record of incident and near miss reporting.
Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
Experience of research, and presentations to learned societies.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Major redevelopment works have started with completion of a new multi-storey car park and plans to modernise the main acute hospital site at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings may be new. The Trust has also implemented its digitalisation programme with the recent introduction of electronic patient records to streamline patient record access, improve patient care and enhance efficiency and productivity.
There are plans for new models of care, such as developing a diabetes virtual hospital amongst others. The Trust won the UK Best Employer Award (Nursing Times 2019) and has been granted teaching hospital status in recognition of its role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop their subspecialty interest in line with the departmental clinical strategy.
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Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the Job Description:
Duties of the Post
1. To contribute to the high quality Consultant-led diagnostic radiology service at WHTH.
2. To support other imaging development within WHTH.
3. To contribute to R&D in radiology and other linked medical specialties.
4. To provide evidence-based care for all patients.
5. To adhere to appropriate clinical and quality standards at all times.
6. To liaise effectively, and on a timely basis, with colleagues, General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies.
7. To maintain and promote team and multidisciplinary work.
8. To participate fully in the management of the department and to liaise closely with the respective Clinical Director and the Divisional Manager.
Person Specification
* MB BCh or equivalent
* FRCR or equivalent CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
* MRCP/FRCS
* Extensive experience in general and Chest and Cardiac (Level 2) Imaging. Ability to perform complex body CT and MRI
* Can perform US and CT guided lung procedures/biopsies
* Cardiac Imaging Level 3 accredited
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 to submit a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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