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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
432-MI2889
Employer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ipswich
Town
Ipswich
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/07/2026 23:59
Interview date
07/08/2026

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Consultant

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of  ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.  The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

 

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Ipswich Hospital.
 
We are inviting applications for a full time post, Consultant Radiologist - General Radiology with subspecialty interest in Oncology radiology. 

AAC date- 7th August 2026, Ipswich Hospital

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will: 

•    Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service of the highest standard
•    Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical  guidelines

•    Develop and maintain good working practices 

•    Provide effective clinical leadership for all staff in the service through positive collaboration with colleagues

•    Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

•    Have appropriate medical secretary support and office space, together with IT and internet facilities

Working for our organisation

At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. 

Our philosophy is that Time Matters. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.  

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This will transform life at ESNEFT for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.  

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will:
•    Work in conjunction with colleagues to provide a comprehensive imaging service. The timetable is worked flexibly and will be agreed with colleagues.
•    Provide specialist radiological advice and services to users of the radiology department, including MDT participation
•    Accept responsibility for compliance with ionising and radiation regulations, along with radiation protection supervisor and the radiation protection officers
•    Accept personal responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to him/her. Provide advice and information as required to clinical colleagues and other staff
•    Share responsibility for the supervision, training, and professional development of radiographic staff and other departmental staff as necessary
•    Attend regular departmental meetings and participate in department governance and development of the service                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The demand for diagnostic imaging has grown at a rate of 10-20 % per annum over the last few years. The Trust is committed to improve its existing capacity to cater for the increase in demands placed on the service. There will be opportunities for enthusiastic committed individuals to join our team and be part of shaping the future of Radiology service delivery at Ipswich.
Innovative ways of capacity management including flexible working hours, working from home and skill mix which are being actively pursued.
The following examinations are performed:
•    Plain radiography, contrast studies of the GI and GU systems.
•    Vascular intervention including angioplasty (often day case), stent insertion, embolisation and EVAR.
•    Non-vascular interventional procedures – gastrostomy, urological and hepato-biliary intervention, Musculoskeletal intervention, biopsies and drainages
•    Ultrasound including colour Doppler studies and contrast Ultrasound
•    Multi-slice CT scan – all body areas scanned including CT angiography, CT Colonography and prospectively ECG gated Cardiac CT angiography.
•    Magnetic Resonance Imaging
•    Radionuclide Imaging
•    PET/CT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Full GMC Registration
  • • FRCR or equivalent
  • • Specialist accreditation or within six months of obtaining CCT
Desirable criteria
  • • Research experience / Higher degree MD / PhD

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Ability to supervise and report general and cross-sectional imaging
  • • Ability to perform general ultrasound techniques
  • • Ability to supervise, perform and report techniques in chosen area of expertise
Desirable criteria
  • • Fellowship / evidence of subspecialty training experience

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Avi Basu
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01473 703380
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