Locum Consultant Radiologist-SI in MSK Imaging
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Colchester Hospital in the Cancer & Diagnostics Clinical Delivery Group (CDG).

We are inviting applications for a full-time Locum Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in MSK Imaging & General imaging.

This is a 1 year fixed term post whilst the division review the specialty needs and recruit substantively.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will:

• Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of care
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
• Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

About us
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.

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Details
Closing date: 03 September 2026
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 432-MC2908
Job locations: Colchester, Colchester, CO4 5JL, United Kingdom

Job 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GMC
• FRCR or equivalent
• Appropriate subspecialty training

Experience
Essential

• Training in all aspects of diagnostic radiology with previous experience in NHS
• Ability to supervise, perform and report techniques in chosen area of expertise

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Colchester, Colchester, CO4 5JL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead, Dr Sharmila Rao, Sharmila.Rao@esneft.nhs.uk, 01206747474

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.