Overview
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 within Hemel and St Albans Hospital. Post is 8PA with flexible working supported.
The post involves a commitment to the AAU radiology rota. A dedicated 5‑hour session per week is currently allocated, with 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.
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Major redevelopment works have started, including 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, depending on the proposal. The Trust has implemented its digitalisation programme with electronic patient records to streamline access, improve patient care, and enhance efficiency and productivity. There are plans for new models of care such as a diabetes virtual hospital, among others. The Trust was awarded the UK Best Employer Award (Nursing Times 2019) and has recently been granted teaching hospital status in recognition of its wide role in educating healthcare professionals. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop their subspecialty interest in line with the departmental clinical strategy.
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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 at all times to appropriate clinical and quality standards.
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 multi-disciplinary work.
8. To participate fully in the management of the department and to liaise closely with the respective Clinical Director and the Divisional Manager.
This advert closes on Monday 27 Oct 2025.
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