Consultant Chest and Cardiac Radiologist
Applications are invited for the post of a full-time chest and cardiac radiologist at the Department of Radiology at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicants would be expected to have wide experience in chest and cardiac Radiology including chest and cardiac reporting and US and CT guided thoracic biopsies and drains and the department would be flexible in accommodating any secondary areas of interest.
The Department forms part of one of the most dynamic University Teaching Hospitals in the country, with an excellent reputation in patient care, research and development, and staff training/education.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities of this post include reporting chest and cardiac imaging and US and CT-guided thoracic biopsies and drains, participating in general on call and supporting MDTs and teaching. Job plan flexibility with consideration of extended working hours would be desirable.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue research interests in the areas of radiology and collaborative work with the University of East Anglia.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Interview date - 23rd June 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT in clinical radiology (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview), CESR, European Community Rights or an appropriate higher qualification.
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
* FRCR or equivalent.
* MRCP/FRCS
* Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
* Previous responsibility for service improvement.
Experience
* Awareness of the role of research in clinical practice.
* Extensive chest and cardiac Radiology experience including US and CT guided thoracic biopsies and drainages as documented by specialist training or experience at consultant level.
* Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
* Completed specialist Fellowship
* Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
* Further area of interest to compliment current service
Circumstances
* Flexible outlook on working hours.
* Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
* Full driving license.
Communications and Language Skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff across the organisation.
* Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
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.
£109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum pro rata
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