Consultant Radiologist with an interest in diagnostic Neuroradiology: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Job summary

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

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 10 November 2026

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