Job overview
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant to join our Interventional Radiology Consultant team.
The appointee will cover all sites during the on call. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCR (or equivalent) who are on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register in Radiology or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. In addition applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in the generality of Radiology.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to contribute to the IR service and to take part in the training and supervision of junior radiologists allocated to the Department.
We provide a full range of non-vascular interventional radiology services at City and Sandwell Health Campus at present. There are excellent relationships with clinical teams in many specialities, with a well established pattern of cooperative working. We have a large uterine artery embolization service as well as a service for renal ablation. We are a major renal stone centre in addition to providing acute services to most other specialities. There is an expectation of return of vascular services and working at the Black Country Hub.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A 9 bed unit is present in the new MMUH hospital. We also run our own IR outpatient clinic.
The interventional radiologists participate in the Black Country Alliance non vascular IR on call system. This is a 24/7 service, based on BSIR recommendations. SWBH as an institution is on call to perform procedures for four Trusts (Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton and SWB) one in every 3 weekends (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays) and will participate overnight on one in three weekdays after appointment of additional radiologists. This service is an extension to our successful weekend nephrostomy service, which was shortlisted for a Health Service Journal award.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Clinical Lead: Dr Oluwasola Ajayi 0121 553 1831
Closing date 1st February 2026 and interview date 18th March 2026
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- • Entry on the Specialist Register in radiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- • FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- • Higher Degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in radiology
- • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- • Non vascular interventional radiology
- • Special interest that complements the existing consultants
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- • Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- • Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
- • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
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This advert is for Consultant in Interventional Radiology with Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust in West Bromwich, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Radiology role. The advertised salary is £109,725 - £145,478 10 Sessions. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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