Consultant Paediatric Radiologist

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Job summary

We are seeking to grow our team of Consultant Paediatric Radiologists at Nottingham University Hospitals. This post have been created to match the increasing local and regional demand for Paediatric imaging and contribute to our recently introduced 24 hour service to support our Children’s Hospital and Major Trauma centre.

The successful applicant will share responsibility with seven other colleagues for the provision of all aspects of paediatric imaging in our Trust and the Trusts within the network.

The team of paediatric radiologists are based at Queen’s Medical Centre and provide comprehensive children’s imaging service for Nottingham Children’s Hospital. Specialist Paediatric Radiology support is also provided to United Lincolnshire Hospital, Sherwood Forest Hospital and Peterborough District Hospital. The team provide second opinions in cases of suspected physical abuse to a wide range of hospitals from across the UK.

The team of paediatric radiologists are based at Queen’s Medical Centre and provide comprehensive children’s imaging service for Nottingham Children’s Hospital. Specialist Paediatric Radiology support is also provided to United Lincolnshire Hospital, Sherwood Forest Hospital and Peterborough District Hospital. The team provide second opinions in cases of suspected physical abuse to a wide range of hospitals from across the UK.

Main duties of the job

To provide, along with Consultant colleagues, a comprehensive elective and emergency on-call service related to Paediatric Radiology.

This post include sessions for reporting time for Plain Film, MRI, CT and nuclear medicine, performing ultrasound and fluoroscopy procedures and participation in multidisciplinary meetings.

The successful candidate will be expected to become an effective member of the team of paediatric radiologists, to be responsible for the care of patients in his/her charge and to participate in teaching, research, audit and continuing professional development.

Person Specification

Professional registration

Essential

  • Full GMC registration

Desirable

  • Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register

Clinical Skills/Experience

Essential

  • Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.

Desirable

  • Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
  • Specific training in communication skills
  • Completed subspecialty training in Paediatric imaging: Multimodality experience in emergency and Oncology Imaging and Multidisciplinary working

Management Skills

Essential

  • Able to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
  • Able to delegate appropriately.
  • Able to work within a team.

Desirable

  • Experience of change management

Teaching, Audit & Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
  • Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.

Desirable

  • Original Research Publications
  • Higher teaching degree or qualification or training

Practical Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel between Queens Medical Centre and network hospitals
  • Ability to return immediately to NUH to provide on-call duties

Desirable

  • Evidence of Level 3 Safeguarding Children

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: 11 August 2026

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