Position Overview
We are seeking a full‑time Locum Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Cardiothoracic Imaging at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) to support the ongoing expansion of radiology services, in particular within Cardiothoracic radiology. This role will support Radiology activity across multiple sites, including a new Community Diagnostic Centre opening in December 2026.
NUH prides itself on a large lung cancer service, diagnosing and treating 600 new lung cancer cases per annum. It hosts a large tertiary cardiothoracic surgical unit and the regional PET centre.
NUH was among the leaders nationwide delivering a completely radiology‑led day case ambulatory lung biopsy service, offering direct‑to‑home discharge from CT in over 95% of lung biopsies.
Team Structure
There are currently 7 WTE radiologists with a specialist interest in thoracic imaging who provide the primary input to the thoracic service: five Cardiothoracic Radiologists, one diagnostic Thoracic Radiologist with a sub‑speciality Head & Neck interest and one Interventional Oncoradiologist primarily involved in lung cancer diagnosis and intervention.
Responsibilities
* Commit to support a range of diagnostic services such as CT, MRI, plain film reporting and ultrasound examinations.
* Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
* Engage in research opportunities working with the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre at the University of Nottingham.
* Collaborate with the body radiologists across both sites.
* Support a large number of clinico‑radiological meetings involving clinicians, radiologists and advanced practitioners.
* Be prepared for possible future clinical sessions at neighbouring Trusts such as Sherwood Hospitals Foundation Trust.
Qualifications
* Hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or an equivalent qualification.
* Registered with the GMC (ideally on the Specialist Register).
* Possession of a CCT (or equivalent) at the time of taking up the appointment is desirable; the department supports candidates in completing CESR qualification.
* Appropriate period of specialist training and experience with advanced imaging techniques is desirable, as is a track record in research.
Working Conditions
There is currently a 1:10 diagnostic on call rota and separate interventional body radiology rota (1:8). The candidate will be able to explore the on call that best suits their clinical skills.
The post holder will join a dynamic team of 7 Thoracic radiologists offering a comprehensive elective and emergency service for patients as a Tertiary Centre. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop a subspecialty portfolio within the team through liaison with individual subspecialty groups.
EEO Statement
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.
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