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An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist to join a large and well-established radiology department in the West Midlands.

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team of subspecialty neuroradiologists within a large multidisciplinary radiology service. The department provides advanced imaging services that support neurological, neurosurgical, and neurosciences specialities.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of neuroradiology services while supporting acute imaging services, multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical education.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service and support the increasing imaging workload across neurological services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide consultant-level diagnostic neuroradiology reporting, particularly cross-sectional imaging for neurological conditions.
• Participate in 7-day diagnostic imaging services and on-call cover.
• Contribute to acute neuroradiology reporting, including stroke and urgent neurological imaging.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings supporting neurology, neurosurgery and related specialities.
• Work collaboratively with radiologists, radiographers and clinical colleagues across neurosciences services.
• Provide supervision, teaching and training for radiology trainees, fellows and medical students.
• Support the development and expansion of neuroradiology imaging services.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to service planning and development of imaging pathways.
• Maintain high standards of clinical reporting, communication and patient care across the imaging service.

The consultant will also work closely with other radiology specialists and support the wider imaging department to ensure efficient service delivery and patient safety.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology, or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD/CME)

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD or PhD) or equivalent academic qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT in Clinical Radiology
• Demonstrated commitment to Neuroradiology
• Ability to provide diagnostic neuroradiology opinions on acute and complex imaging cases
• Ability to take full independent responsibility for patient care
• Evidence of subspecialty training in Neuroradiology
• Understanding of clinical governance and audit requirements

Desirable

• Expertise in a specific area of Neuroradiology
• Experience in clinical research or project development
• Experience obtaining ethical approval for clinical research

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Strong radiology reporting and diagnostic interpretation skills
• Ability to manage competing clinical priorities
• Understanding of NHS service delivery and performance frameworks
• Knowledge of clinical governance, complaints management and ethical issues
• Ability to analyse complex clinical information and make independent decisions

Desirable

• Evidence of innovation in clinical practice
• Experience with formal audit publications
• Ability to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of clinical programmes
• Strong time management and organisational skills

Teaching, Leadership and Research

Essential

• Experience teaching medical students and trainees
• Ability to supervise postgraduate trainees
• Participation in clinical audit and governance activities

Desirable

• Peer-reviewed research publications
• Experience with research proposals or grants
• Ability to apply research findings to clinical practice

Communication and Professional Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in complex clinical environments
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care
• Good IT skills

Legal and Other Requirements

Essential

• Occupational health clearance
• Willingness to undertake flexible working, including evening or weekend sessions where required

Desirable

• Valid UK driving licence