Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- YC73
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (PA)
- Job ref
- 360-C-1154
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Radiologist
YC73
Job overview
The post-holder is expected to support the general radiology team with a sub-specialist interest in paediatric imaging and reporting.
The position involves commitment to the AAU radiology rota. A dedicated 5-hour session per week is currently allocated to this with occasional additional filler sessions. On-call commitments may involve a 1 in 18 weekend rota with a requirement to be on site at the weekend/bank holidays between 08:30 and 15:30.
Main duties of the job
Extensive experience in general and paediatric radiology
Knowledge of NHS complaints system
Record of incident and near miss reporting
Presentation skills
Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Audit experience
Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description for further details:
7am -7pm Monday-Friday with flexible job plan available
On call back up overnight and weekend 8.30am -3.30pm
11) General and Paediatric reporting
22) Paeds and Neonatal MDT 2 hours Fridays
33) AAU flexible with on call
44) Fluoroscopy and ultrasound lists
55) SPA 1.5 PAs
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- MBBS or Equivalent
- FRCR or Equivalent
- CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
Desirable criteria
- MRCP/FRCS European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR)
- Higher degree
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Nina Breunung-Joshi
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Ben Thorn
Head of Radiology
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