Job summary
Applications are invited for a fixed term Consultant Radiologist. This is a full time post for a General Radiologist. It is intended to be whole-time, but applications would be considered from candidates wishing for personal or domestic reasons to work part-time.
The successful candidate will join the existing establishment of 18 Consultant Radiologists in providing a comprehensive Radiology service to the population of Herefordshire Health District plus a catchment population from mid Wales and referrals from parts of surrounding counties of Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gwent (total population 230,000).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to have broad radiology experience including plain film reporting, barium studies, ultrasound, CT and MRI reporting. The post holder will be expected to participate in the on call rota, REALM meetings, management and audit. A special interest which complements the department would be looked on favourably.
Wye Valley NHS Trust Hospital is a purpose built PFI acute District General Hospital. The imaging department opened in February 2002 and has an excellent range of equipment. Carestream Health PACS/RIS offers the Trust wide image distribution solution and this was further upgraded during 2020, and is still ongoing.
The job plan and proposed timetable will be organised to meet the needs of the department and will be by mutual agreement. The job plan will be for 10 programmed activities (PA's).
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist post at the Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT).
A full time (10 PA) Consultant post is being advertised. The post has arisen due to increased demand, and to staff the new CDU which is expected to open in August 2025. The post is intended to be whole-time, but applications would be considered from candidates wishing for personal or domestic reasons to work part-time.
The successful candidate will join the existing establishment of 18 Consultant Radiologists.
Radiologists in providing a comprehensive Radiology service to the population of Herefordshire Health District plus a catchment population from mid Wales and referrals from parts of surrounding counties of Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gwent (total population 230,000).
The post holder should have broad radiology experience including plain film reporting, barium studies, ultrasound, CT and MRI. Specialist interest in interventional radiology is required. Experience or willingness to develop an interest in urology would also be welcomed.
The post holder will be expected to take part in departmental audit and clinical governance issues, provide training and education to medical and other departmental staff as required and participate in Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) Meetings.
The post holder will be required to participate in the on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist post at the Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT).
A full time (10 PA) Consultant post is being advertised. The post has arisen due to increased demand, and to staff the new CDU which is expected to open in August 2025. The post is intended to be whole-time, but applications would be considered from candidates wishing for personal or domestic reasons to work part-time.
The successful candidate will join the existing establishment of 18 Consultant Radiologists.
Radiologists in providing a comprehensive Radiology service to the population of Herefordshire Health District plus a catchment population from mid Wales and referrals from parts of surrounding counties of Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gwent (total population 230,000).
The post holder should have broad radiology experience including plain film reporting, barium studies, ultrasound, CT and MRI. Specialist interest in interventional radiology is required. Experience or willingness to develop an interest in urology would also be welcomed.
The post holder will be expected to take part in departmental audit and clinical governance issues, provide training and education to medical and other departmental staff as required and participate in Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) Meetings.
The post holder will be required to participate in the on-call rota.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD/PhD etc)
Training and Experience
Essential
- Appropriate training in Radiology
- Wide experience in all aspects of Radiology
Desirable
- Any special area of interest which complements the Department
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Practical skills commensurate with the above
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Radiology
Medical Interests
Desirable
- Area of special interest within Radiology
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Clinical Audit experience
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS. Understanding of current changes in the management and organisational structures of NHS
- Ability to work within these parameters
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patients
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work flexibly
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to carry out duties as set out in the attached job description competently and subject to any aids and/or adaptations as may reasonably be required
- Access to transport
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD/PhD etc)
Training and Experience
Essential
- Appropriate training in Radiology
- Wide experience in all aspects of Radiology
Desirable
- Any special area of interest which complements the Department
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Practical skills commensurate with the above
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Radiology
Medical Interests
Desirable
- Area of special interest within Radiology
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Clinical Audit experience
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS. Understanding of current changes in the management and organisational structures of NHS
- Ability to work within these parameters
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patients
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work flexibly
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to carry out duties as set out in the attached job description competently and subject to any aids and/or adaptations as may reasonably be required
- Access to transport
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
