Locum General and Paediatric Radiology Consultant: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Full GMC Registration
  • *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
  • *RCR Fellowship or equivalent

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: 22 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit uhb.tal.net.