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Job summary
University Hospitals Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Paediatric Radiology to join our Imaging Department. This is an exciting opportunity to develop paediatric imaging services within one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts whilst contributing significantly to a busy adult general radiology service.
The successful candidate will support paediatric inpatient, outpatient and emergency imaging pathways, working closely with paediatricians, neonatologists, paediatric surgeons and safeguarding teams. Responsibilities include neonatal imaging, participation in non-accidental injury (NAI) pathways and multidisciplinary team working.
This is not a standalone paediatric radiology post. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute fully to the adult general radiology service and must be competent in acute adult imaging practice. The role includes participation in duty radiologist activities, acute CT and MRI reporting, adult ultrasound, multidisciplinary meetings and the consultant on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
You will join a friendly, forward-thinking consultant team committed to excellence in patient care, education and service development.
We offer:
* Modern CT, MRI, ultrasound and fluoroscopy facilities
* Dedicated paediatric and neonatal imaging services
* Established safeguarding and NAI pathways
* A broad acute and tertiary adult imaging practice
* Opportunities for teaching, research, leadership and service development
* A supportive consultant body and excellent wellbeing initiatives
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 19 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 304-KDA-9014950
- Job locations: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities are to:
* Provide consultant-level paediatric radiology services, including reporting of paediatric radiographs, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT and MRI examinations.
* Support neonatal, inpatient, outpatient and emergency paediatric imaging pathways, working closely with paediatricians, neonatologists, paediatric surgeons and safeguarding teams.
* Participate in non-accidental injury (NAI) imaging pathways and provide specialist paediatric radiology input to multidisciplinary teams.
* Contribute fully to the adult general radiology service, including acute cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, duty radiologist activities and MDT participation.
* Participate in the general radiology consultant on-call rota (currently approximately 1 in 24 - 26), providing support for both adult and paediatric emergency imaging services.
* Contribute to teaching, audit, governance, quality improvement and service development activities.
We welcome applications from candidates who:
* Hold GMC registration with a licence to practise.
* Hold FRCR (or equivalent) and CCT in Clinical Radiology (or equivalent specialist accreditation).
* Have specialist training and experience in Paediatric Radiology.
* Are competent in acute adult general radiology and willing to participate fully in adult duty and on-call commitments.
* Demonstrate excellent communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
* Are committed to high-quality patient care, education and continuous professional development.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Full GMC Registration
- *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
- *RCR Fellowship or equivalent
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This advert is for Locum General and Paediatric Radiology Consultant with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Radiology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 to £150,569 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.
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