Consultant Radiologist with Specialist Interest in Chest Imaging

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a Consultant Radiologist with specialist interest in Chest Imaging to support Lung Cancer Screening in a busy and expanding department, predominantly based at he Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), with responsibilities across both hospitals’ sites.

Due to a rapidly expanding workload most interests can be accommodated. One cancer MDT is an expectation; a second interest can likely be accommodated. Lung biopsy skills are expected. The posts will include sessions at the two main hospital sites within an overall flexible group job planning format, with an agreed overall sessional make up as described below.

Apart from lung biopsy work, there is currently no dedicated respiratory imaging component such as a formal MDT. There may, however, be scope to develop a non-cancer MDT in the future, as much of this discussion is presently carried out informally through individual meetings or email correspondence with the chest physicians. The ability to cover the screening MDT would be highly valuable, and there may also be future opportunities to take on the Responsible Radiologist role.

Applications are welcome from candidates who wish to be considered for a part-time or flexible working arrangement. Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.

Main duties of the job

  • Share in the general imaging workload and collaborate with colleagues to support tumour-specific and other sub-specialty reporting, using PACS.
  • Contribute to the general work of the department would be expected from the successful applicant, including reporting of the general radiographic examinations carried out within the main sites, as well as in the various community hospital locations in Shropshire and the CDC.
  • Maintain a general Radiology practice while contributing to sub-specialty areas, as per departmental needs.
  • To work flexibly according to changes in work patterns and requirements. Requirement to participate in the non-resident on call and resident evening and weekend working. On call overnight is outsourced from 8.30pm to 8.30am and weekdays and weekends after 5.30pm to provide a more palatable and sustainable work pattern. On site attendance will occasionally be necessary during on call periods.
  • General radiological sessions will include in and outpatient cross section as well as plain films and body ultrasound. General skills must be maintained to support the acute hospitals’ needs in evening and weekend working.
  • Addressing GP and clinician queries and vetting are core to the role.
  • To be involved in the organisation and administration of the Radiology Department and teaching of other clinical staff including participation in regular clinico-radiological meetings with other Consultants.
  • To be involved in the training of junior Radiology staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
  • FRCR or equivalent

Entry Criteria

Essential

  • Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration
  • Excellent experience in Chest Imaging and knowledge of Cross-Sectional Imaging
  • Broad radiology skills and experience, including CT, US, plain films, and ultrasound MRI
  • Experience in chest biopsy
  • Experience in Cancer Imaging
  • Experience of active participation in MDT working
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical patient care, including contributing to on-call duties
  • Skilled in providing expert clinical opinions across a broad spectrum of radiological challenges
  • Commitment to continuous professional development, including evaluating personal practice and audit
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work

Desirable

  • Proven ability to plan and develop radiology services focused on delivering patient-centred care.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 4 August 2026

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