# Consultant Radiologist with an interest in diagnostic Neuroradiology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-radiologist-with-an-interest-in-diagnostic-neuroradiology/c92fbd8b-fc0f-41c8-b495-88de8468d5fb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-radiologist-with-an-interest-in-diagnostic-neuroradiology/c92fbd8b-fc0f-41c8-b495-88de8468d5fb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Location:** Leicester Royal Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Radiology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 113,565 - 150,569 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-20T08:40:40.598Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Consultant_Radiologist_with_an_interest_Diagnostic_Neuroradiology/Consultant_Radiologist_with_an_interest_Diagnostic_Neuroradiology-v8230079 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8230079?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Consultant Radiologist with interest Neuroradiology This is a new post within the Imaging Service, Clinical Support and Imaging (CSI), Clinical Management Group, at UHL. The applicant will have undergone subspecialty training in neuroradiology. The post holder will join a team of 13 Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Head & Neck Radiologists and will work closely with the General Radiologists particularly in Emergency Radiology (ER). The post holder will take part in the provision of specialist neuroradiology, emergency neuroradiology imaging, participate in the multidisciplinary provision of neuro-oncology services and participate in clinical-radiological meetings. The neuroradiology group is based at Leicester Royal Infirmary although a base site at Leicester General Hospital or the Glenfield Hospital would be considered. Home working is available to all radiology consultants at UHL and a proportion of DCC/SPA can be delivered off site by negotiation. The post holder will join a team of 13 neuro- and head and neck radiologists to support the continuing development of imaging within UHL as a whole. The post holder will join the existing on call rota (currently 1 in 11) delivering acute neuro imaging to UHL. ### Main duties of the job Please see the "Main Duties and Responsibilities" section of the Job Description for details of and illustrative Job Plan - To undertake programmed activities in diagnostic neuroradiology; opportunities to develop the existing service exist and will be supported where they reflect and support the needs of the local population and the development plans of the trust - Liaise with and participate in specialist meetings with stroke and neurology services - To join the neuroradiology on-call rota within UHL and assist in the provision of weekend neuro-imaging support for the Imaging and Medical Physics CBU - Provision of neuro-oncology imaging and associated MDT - To support the provision of imaging in stroke, pituitary, spine, ophthalmology and head & neck specialties - To support emergency imaging across UHL including mechanical thrombectomy (and prompt transfer of patients to our hub centre - QMC, Nottingham) - Supervise junior medical staff - To contribute to the training of the Specialist Registrars on the East Midland Deanery (South) radiology training scheme. There are opportunities for wider regional teaching - To supervise, train and/or support reporting radiographers, sonographers and non-medical staff in their present and anticipated roles - To support and participate in audit, REALM, research, teaching and administration ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - The overriding purpose of this role is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care and to contribute to continuous service improvement. - To cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences - To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs - Responsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally - Participating in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD – CPD time is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory - To work in line with GMC Good Medical Practice - To respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers – this might include investigations of incidents or complaints. - To participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups - The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role. - To maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have an annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated. ### 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 ### Audit **Essential** - Experience in, and commitment to medical audit - Participation in a quality improvement programme - Experience of quality improvement work and audit **Desirable** - Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities - Completion of formal courses in audit. - Published Audit ### Research **Essential** - Understanding and interest in research - Ability to appraise research critically - Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects **Desirable** - Evidence of recent research and development activity - Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty ### Teaching **Essential** - Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates - Appraisal and assessment skills - Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others **Desirable** - Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching - Post Graduate qualification in medical education ### Experience **Essential** - Fully trained in Neuro radiology - Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice - Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems - Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach. **Desirable** - Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a specialty interest in the field ### Motivation **Essential** - Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills. - Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff **Desirable** - Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided ### Equality and Diversity **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs ### Planning and organisation **Essential** - Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities - Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors - Knowledge of clinical governance issues - Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively **Desirable** - Awareness of Service Development issues - Evidence of management and administration experience - Management training on an accredited course - Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - MB BS or Equivalent - Full GMC Registration - Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date - FRCR or equivalent **Desirable** - Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations - Higher degree eg MSc, MD or equivalent ### Commitment to Trust Values **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ### Communication and relationship **Essential** - All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues - Capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding - Evidence of ability to communicate with clinicians in acute services - Evidence of ability to work within teams and contribute to liaison discussions - Evidence of ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with patients **Desirable** - Leadership skills - Understanding of the challenges in providing emergency imaging services - Evidence of ability to enhance emergency radiology services and ultrasound at UHL ## Documents - [job description (docx, 545.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10539810) - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [person specification (pdf, 576.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10539811) - [management structure (pdf, 1012.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10539809) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## 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.