Consultant Radiologist
Ref: 55996834
Branch: Altnagelvin Hospital
Location: Altnagelvin Hospital
Directorate: Medical
Contract Type: Permanent
Opening date: 12/11/26
Closes: Fri, 04 December 2026 @ 3:30 PM
Interview Dates: To be confirmed

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Job Title
Consultant in Radiology
Directorate/Division: Acute – Cancer and Diagnostics
Base/Location: Altnagelvin Area Hospital (with rotation to Omagh Hospital as and when required)
Reports to: Clinical Lead Radiologist/ Divisional Clinical Director
Responsible to: Medical Director
Accountable to: Chief Executive

Job Summary
To provide high quality, effective and efficient Radiology services within the contract resources available to the Western Health and Social Care Trust. To share in the collective responsibility for the provision of services for patients within the Radiology Department. To provide leadership within the relevant speciality team. To contribute to excellence in clinical practice through research, audit, undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Primary Responsibility
The prime responsibility is for patient care, best diagnosis and team leadership. The successful applicant will also be involved in clinical governance, education and training.

Key Result Areas / Main Responsibilities
Candidates should be general radiologists with experience in a wide range of imaging techniques. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the general workload of the department including on-call. Subspecialty interests will be encouraged and accommodated if the special interest is in line with development needs of the trust and the radiology department. Subspecialty experience in these areas is particularly welcome:

• Musculoskeletal imaging
• Neuroimaging
• Nuclear Medicine

Education, Training and Personal Development
The post holder will:

• Play a significant role in medical education, participating fully in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and promoting knowledge of Radiology amongst colleagues.
• Respond to external requests for teaching on issues related to Radiology where possible within the service needs.
• Participate in in-service training for hospital staff.
• Seek to develop research-based practice within statutory services and in combination with outside academic institutions.

Clinical Governance
The WHSCT Radiology service has attained Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) Accreditation and all consultants will be expected to be fully engaged in maintaining the stringent requirements of the accreditation process in line with Royal College of Radiologists principles. Consultant Medical Staff are responsible for providing high quality, evidence based care and treatment to their patients, including involvement in:

• Audit
• Promoting and sharing good practice
• Quality standard setting
• Risk management
• Incident reporting
• Promoting evidence based practice
• Continuing professional and personal development

Research
The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to, and participate in original and on-going clinical research.

Appraisal and Revalidation
The post holder will undergo annual appraisal and is expected to conform to current and future GMC guidelines on revalidation.

Remuneration and Conditions
This post will be subject to the Consultant Terms and Conditions of Service (Northern Ireland). Annual leave is 6 weeks plus 2 days per annum. Pension: automatic enrolment from start date.

On-Call Commitment
The appointee will take part in the night and weekend on-call rota for general radiology, currently 1 in 17 at Altnagelvin Hospital.

Job Plan
The post holder will have a ten programmed activity commitment, including eight and a half programmed activities to direct patient care. The Trust expects consultants to undertake a minimum of 1.5 SPAs per week. Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Essential Criteria

• Hold or be eligible for Full General Medical Council (London) registration and Licence to Practise, and be on or eligible to be on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology via CCT or Portfolio Pathway (CESR).
• Training, experience and expertise in diagnostic radiology covering a range of general radiological modalities, examinations and procedures.
• Hold a current full driving licence valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment (waived where disability prohibits driving and an approved form of transport is available).
• Knowledge of General Reporting, General Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, CT and MRI; clinical governance; and the principles of clinical audit.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff, lead and engender high standards of care, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and organise the workload of a consultant.

Desirable Criteria

• Subspecialty interest in GU, GI, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Neuroradiology or Nuclear Medicine.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Appointment will be subject to a successful pre-employment health assessment and Enhanced AccessNI check.