Overview
We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Neuroradiologist at Nottingham University Hospitals. This post is to support the increasing local and regional demand for Neuroimaging during this time.
The successful applicant will share responsibility with 14 Diagnostic Neuroradiologists and 4 Interventional Radiologists for the provision of all aspects of Neuro imaging in our Trust with possible future expansion to the Trusts within the regional network.
This post will meet the needs of the expanding service within NUH Neuroradiology and Head and Neck radiology at NUH and help provide a specialist neuroradiology on call service at NUH and with weekend working. The post holder will be required to contribute to some activity for the surrounding district general hospitals.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will work as part of the Neuroradiology team at NUH and take part in all aspects of Neuroimaging services as appropriate, including taking an active part in the Multidisciplinary team meetings.
* The team works flexibly to cover all parts of the Neuroimaging service.
* There are exciting plans in development to open a new Community Diagnostic Centre in the City Centre in 2025, which will be managed by NUH Radiology; there may be a requirement for staff to rotate to this location as part of this role.
* The persons appointed will be required to contribute to the provision of Diagnostic services at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham Treatment Centre and the peripheral hospitals along with other colleagues on a rota. There is also a Community Diagnostic centre opening in the near future.
* The post includes sessions for reporting time for MRI, CT and possible US and plain film examinations to suit the candidate’s skills, preference and department needs.
* There is an obligation to participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
* The post will be primarily based at QMC campus but will support our regional partners with Neuro imaging, and it may be necessary to travel to peripheral hospitals on occasion.
* A successful applicant will be part of a dedicated Neuroradiology on call rota, with a frequency of 1:8.
Qualifications
* Candidates must hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or an equivalent qualification.
* Must either be on the Specialist Register or be in possession of a CCT at the time of taking up the appointment.
* The department is delighted to entertain expressions of interest from individuals who will be within 6 months of attaining CCT at the time of interview (anticipated in June) or have reasonable prospects of getting a CESR within 1 year.
Background
We have an important contribution to make to life in Nottingham and the wider region and we take this responsibility seriously. With 15,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation, with a budget of just under £1billion, 90 wards and 1,700 beds across three main sites: QMC, City Hospital and Ropewalk House. We deliver district general services to 2.5m residents of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and its surrounding communities. Our specialist services allow us to deliver care to 4.5m people from across the East Midlands and nationally for a handful of services.
We have a reputation for a nationally regarded neurosciences service and have a long history with MRI. Nottingham is a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for Neuro oncology and is an expert level Head & Neck tertiary centre which includes maxillary facial reconstructions.
We play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
The post will be primarily located at the Queen’s Medical Centre campus, although the successful applicant will be required to provide sessions at the sites where we provide a Neuro Radiology service.
Application Closing Date
This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.
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