Locum Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist

Transformationunitgm; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a full-time Locum Consultant Radiologist with a focus on cardiothoracic imaging. The role entails providing diagnostic services like CT and MRI, participating in clinical meetings, and leading service development within the thoracic team. Candidates should have FRCR or equivalent, be GMC registered, and have experience in advanced imaging. This position offers competitive compensation within the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• Expertise in cardiothoracic imaging and advanced imaging techniques.
• Registration with GMC and eligibility for the specialist register.
• Participation in clinical audit and original research publications.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic services including CT, MRI, ultrasound examinations.
• Participate in oncological MDTs and clinical meetings.
• Lead service development initiatives within the thoracic team.

Skills

Advanced imaging techniques

Effective teamwork

Flexibility

Education

FRCR or equivalent

Full registration with GMC

Successful completion of CESR

Job description

Job title & contract

Main area Thoracic Radiology. Grade Consultant, Contract 12 months (NHS Locum). Hours: full time / part time. 10 sessions per week (40 hours per week). Job ref 164-7508285-VC.

Employer

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum. Closing 30/12/2025.

Job overview

We are seeking a full‑time Locum Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Cardiothoracic Imaging to support the expansion of radiology services across multiple sites, including a new Community Diagnostic Centre opening December 2026.

We host a large lung cancer service, a tertiary cardiothoracic surgical unit and a regional PET centre.

Main duties of the job

Provide diagnostic services including CT, MRI, plain film reporting, ultrasound examinations and interventional procedures. Participate in oncological MDTs, clinico‑radiological meetings, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and opportunities for research with the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre.

Support a 1:10 diagnostic on‑call rota and be willing to undertake clinical sessions at neighbouring Trusts if required.

Collaborate with body radiologists at both sites and lead service development initiatives within the thoracic team.

Qualifications and experience

• FRCR or equivalent.
• Full registration with GMC, eligible for specialist register.
• Successful completion of CESR qualification or possession of CCT at appointment.
• Experience with advanced imaging techniques and a track record in research preferred.

Teaching and audit

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
• Original research publications.

Management skills

• Develop, present, and operationalise coherent ideas for service delivery.
• Effective teamwork and communication with patients, families and professionals.
• Experience in change management.

Personal skills/qualities

• Flexibility in a changing health service.
• Proficient in Trust IT systems.

Practical requirements

• Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen’s Medical Centre campus.
• Availability for on‑call duties.

Equal opportunity

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled.

Application note

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.