# Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-cardiothoracic-radiologist/382899a1-a376-48b4-8633-ecfbd0701564 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-cardiothoracic-radiologist/382899a1-a376-48b4-8633-ecfbd0701564.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Basildon University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Radiology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro Rata for part time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours, 10 sessions per week (with Out-of-hours cover) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T08:10:52.153Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Basildon/Mid_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/General_Radiology/General_Radiology-v8178934 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8178934?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.southend.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist to join the expanding Radiology Service at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, helping to deliver exceptional imaging services to the population of South Essex. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Cardiac MRI, or those who are keen to develop and achieve accreditation in this specialist area. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of advanced cardiothoracic imaging services supporting both acute hospital care and Community Diagnostic Centres linked to Basildon University Hospital. You will join one of the largest and most progressive radiology services in the region, working within a fully integrated Trust-wide team of over 500 staff and 60 Consultant Radiologists across our three hospital sites. Supported by strong clinical leadership and a collaborative culture, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services, shaping clinical pathways and contributing to the development of imaging protocols and service innovation. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious radiologist looking to further develop their specialist interests while working in a supportive environment that values professional development, collaboration and excellence in patient care. Join us and help shape the future of cardiothoracic imaging across Mid and South Essex. ### Main duties of the job Deliver a diagnostic radiology service of high quality. Contribute to development of the general and specialist imaging service to support the Trust in ensuring provision of high quality diagnostic support throughout the week. Work flexibly with colleagues to support the timely management of emergencies and inpatients. Undertake an appropriate share of the on-call rota for diagnostic radiology. Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings (MDT). Ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence- based research and appraisal. Be familiar with the College curricula for junior doctor training and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials, on-the-job teaching, mentoring, appraisal and assessment. Contribute to the training of undergraduates and advanced practitioner radiographers. Maintain personal professional development in accordance with the requirements of the Royal College of Radiologists and the General Medical Council. Ensure that new techniques (outside ethically approved research projects) are only introduced after appropriate training, with approval of the relevant clinical directorates and with arrangements for evaluation and an audit trail. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. ***Please note the provisional AAC date is Tuesday 3rd November 2026*** ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Expertise in performing and reporting cardiac MRI and CT - Experience in thoracic diagnostic CT - Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients, including an ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in cardiothoracic imaging. - Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty. **Desirable** - Expertise in CT guided thoracic intervention - Experience of simple interventional procedures (biopsy and drainage) ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or Equivalent - entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview - Evidence of formal subspecialty training and cardiothoracic imaging fellowship with cardiac MRI **Desirable** - Level 3 accreditation/certification Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT ## Documents - [privacy policy (pdf, 441.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2077) - [trust 10 year strategy (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2947) - [medical payscales 2/2025 (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2917) - [leadership and management framework (pdf, 120.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2880) - [consultant cardiothoracic radiologist jd (pdf, 629.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10481978) - [general statement - specialty doctor & specialist grade & consultant (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2981) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.