Job summary
Consultant Radiologist with interest Neuroradiology

This is a new post within the Imaging Service, Clinical Support and Imaging (CSI), Clinical Management Group, at UHL. The applicant will have undergone subspecialty training in neuroradiology.

The post holder will join a team of 13 Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Head and Neck Radiologists and will work closely with the General Radiologists particularly in Emergency Radiology (ER). The post holder will take part in the provision of specialist neuroradiology, emergency neuroradiology imaging, participate in the multidisciplinary provision of neuro-oncology services and participate in clinical-radiological meetings.

The neuroradiology group is based at Leicester Royal Infirmary although a base site at Leicester General Hospital or the Glenfield Hospital would be considered. Home working is available to all radiology consultants at UHL and a proportion of DCC/SPA can be delivered off site by negotiation.

The post holder will join a team of 13 neuro- and head and neck radiologists to support the continuing development of imaging within UHL as a whole. The post holder will join the existing on call rota (currently 1 in 11) delivering acute neuro imaging to UHL.

Main duties of the job
Please see the "Main Duties and Responsibilities" section of the Job Description for details of and illustrative Job Plan

• To undertake programmed activities in diagnostic neuroradiology; opportunities to develop the existing service exist and will be supported where they reflect and support the needs of the local population and the development plans of the trust
• Liaise with and participate in specialist meetings with stroke and neurology services
• To join the neuroradiology on-call rota within UHL and assist in the provision of weekend neuro-imaging support for the Imaging and Medical Physics CBU
• Provision of neuro-oncology imaging and associated MDT
• To support the provision of imaging in stroke, pituitary, spine, ophthalmology and head and neck specialties
• To support emergency imaging across UHL including mechanical thrombectomy (and prompt transfer of patients to our hub centre - QMC, Nottingham)
• Supervise junior medical staff
• To contribute to the training of the Specialist Registrars on the East Midland Deanery (South) radiology training scheme. There are opportunities for wider regional teaching
• To supervise, train and/or support reporting radiographers, sonographers and non-medical staff in their present and anticipated roles
• To support and participate in audit, REALM, research, teaching and administration

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 358-8230079-KBC
Closing date: 10 November 2026

Person specification
Essential training and qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Fully accredited for Higher Specialist Training or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
• FRCR or equivalent

Essential experience

• Fully trained in Neuro radiology
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking and analytical approach; understands evidence based practice

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
• Higher degree eg MSc, MD or equivalent
• Leadership skills
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a specialty interest in the field

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.