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The closing date is 21 October 2025

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Radiologist with sub-specialty interest in Head and Neck Imaging. There are two posts available one based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and one based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS FoundationUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is the leading university teaching hospital in the West Midlands, serving a regional, national and international population. The Trust employs around 20,000 staff across 4 large hospital sites and several community sites and provides services to 2.2m patients every year, from a single outpatient appointment to a heart transplant. We are a regional centre for cancer, bone marrow transplants, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis; thoracic surgery and have the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. We also provide a series of highly specialist cardiac, liver and neurosurgery services to patients from across the UK.UK.Interested candidates are invited to contact:CSL for Heartlands and Solihull HospitalTel. 0121 424 5259Dr Rashid AmirCSL for Queen Elizabeth HospitalIf a completed online application and CV is not forwarded by the closing date the application will not be considered.Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and proactive Consultant Radiologist team to respond to the need of our growing service. The imaging department at UHB has expanded to more than 90 consultants working across all 4 main hospital sites. The attached job description and person specification contains more detail about the post and imaging department with example job plan.These posts are based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. These are principally Head and Neck Radiology posts involving cross sectional reporting, Ultrasound of the Head and Neck incorporating FNA and Core biopsy and contribution to a regional tertiary centre Head and Neck MDT. There will also be an acute imaging/Duty Radiology and on call component to the job.About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.Job responsibilities

KEY SKILLSThe timetable of activities will be agreed with the Clinical Director of Radiology before taking up the post. The job plan may be altered in future in consultation with radiological colleagues, the CSL of Diagnostic Radiology BHH/QE and the subspecialty lead. This will be a 10 PA job plan including 2 SPA and out of normal working hours on call commitment.This is principally a Head and Neck Radiology post involving cross sectional reporting, Ultrasound of the Head and Neck incorporating FNA and Core biopsy and contribution to a regional tertiary centre Head and Neck MDT. There will also be an acute imaging/Duty Radiology and On Call component to the job.The successful candidate will also be expected to take an active part in the training of Specialist Registrars on their rotation through the Departments.The Trust has successfully introduced radiographer skill-mix in a number of areas including, I.V. contrast injections. Supervision of radiographer extended roles may be required.The normal working day in Imaging may be extended to improve the speed of delivery of the service and maximise the efficient use of the equipment. The appointee may be expected to perform a limited number of sessions in the evenings or weekends together with other radiological colleagues.A home workstation will be issued for on call provision.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThis is a full time post and incorporates 8 PAs of direct patient care based on a 10 PA contract. Flexibility in association with service needs will be required on a weekly basis in line with an annualised hours framework. The appointee will support clinical colleagues in offering a comprehensive imaging service for the trust and our patients.This is principally a Head and Neck Radiology post involving Cross Sectional Reporting, Ultrasound of the Head and Neck incorporating FNA and Core biopsy and MDT involvement. There will also be an Acute Imaging/Duty Radiology component to the job.The timetable of activities will be agreed with the Clinical Director of Radiology before taking up the post.Person Specification

Qualifications

*Full GMC Registration*Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME*RCR Fellowship or equivalent*Subspecialty training in Head and Neck Radiology.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.University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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