Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Diagnostic Radiologist

The closing date is 27 November 2025

Job summary

This is an opportunity to join an exceptional and growing Radiology team in an outstanding area of the country. The department has a great reputation within the region with a positive workplace culture.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large DGH which was recently ranked 17th amongst England's Acute NHS Trusts. The post has arisen as the Trust want to expand its radiology offering.

Experience in general cross-sectional imaging and acute radiology are essential. We are seeking colleagues who will enhance and complementour established team of 34 radiologists, offering a wide range of specialist and general reporting and intervention. Interests in Thoracic, Urology,MSK, and Paediatric imaging would be of particular value. However, we would seriously consider other subspecialty interests in linewith the Trust's needs.

Main duties of the job

  • To consult within the specialty of Radiology. This will include reporting and advising on imaging including CT, MRI and plain film.
  • To participate in an MDT of the applicants subspecialty interest.
  • If appropriate to the applicants subspecialty, to offer 'hands on' sessions e.g. US and fluoroscopy.
  • To participate in an acute Radiology service (vetting and reporting) for an average of 4 hours per week during normal working hours.
  • To participate in extended radiology working on weekday evenings until 20:00 and at weekends 08:30 to17:30 as required.
  • To be on an emergency rota for exceptionally rare out of hours IT emergencies when the connection to our outsourcing company isunavailable.
  • To engage in Registrar training (9 trainees from the Severn Deanery rotate through the department every six months).

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-CONSRADIO

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To consult within the specialty of Radiology. This will include reporting and advising on cross sectional imaging including CT, MRI and plain film.
  • To participate in an MDT of the applicants subspecialty interest.
  • If appropriate to the applicants subspecialty, to offer 'hands on' sessions e.g. US and fluoroscopy.
  • To participate in an acute Radiology service (vetting and reporting) for an average of 4 hours per week during normal working hours.
  • To participate in extended radiology working UTOPIA in weekday evenings until 20:00 and at weekends & bank holidays 08:30 to17:30 as required.
  • To be on an emergency rota for exceptionally rare out of hours IT emergencies when the connection to our outsourcing company isunavailable.
  • To engage in Registrar training (9 trainees from the Severn Deanery rotate through the department every six months).

The successful applicant will have the ability to craft their own job plan with the Clinical Director. Extended days allow for the working week to be compressed into fewer days should the candidate wish. Home reporting and flexible reporting sessions are supported.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To consult within the specialty of Radiology. This will include reporting and advising on cross sectional imaging including CT, MRI and plain film.
  • To participate in an MDT of the applicants subspecialty interest.
  • If appropriate to the applicants subspecialty, to offer 'hands on' sessions e.g. US and fluoroscopy.
  • To participate in an acute Radiology service (vetting and reporting) for an average of 4 hours per week during normal working hours.
  • To participate in extended radiology working UTOPIA in weekday evenings until 20:00 and at weekends & bank holidays 08:30 to17:30 as required.
  • To be on an emergency rota for exceptionally rare out of hours IT emergencies when the connection to our outsourcing company isunavailable.
  • To engage in Registrar training (9 trainees from the Severn Deanery rotate through the department every six months).

The successful applicant will have the ability to craft their own job plan with the Clinical Director. Extended days allow for the working week to be compressed into fewer days should the candidate wish. Home reporting and flexible reporting sessions are supported.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview)
  • FRCR

Desirable

  • An appropriate higher clinical qualification (eg MRCS, MRCP etc)
  • Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
  • Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
  • Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Desirable

  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Training in teaching skills
  • Certificate of education
  • Involvement in undergraduate education
  • Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Clinical/Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of a broad training in general radiology and cross-sectional imaging, including US and fluoroscopy
  • Experience working within the NHS at or approaching a Consultant level

Desirable

  • Chest and Cardiac Radiology
  • Paediatric Radiology
  • Head and Neck and Neurology Radiology

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Communication skills, written and verbal
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
  • Ability to work under stress
  • Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
  • Honest and reliable
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Caring attitude to patients
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview)
  • FRCR

Desirable

  • An appropriate higher clinical qualification (eg MRCS, MRCP etc)
  • Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
  • Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
  • Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Desirable

  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Training in teaching skills
  • Certificate of education
  • Involvement in undergraduate education
  • Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Clinical/Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of a broad training in general radiology and cross-sectional imaging, including US and fluoroscopy
  • Experience working within the NHS at or approaching a Consultant level

Desirable

  • Chest and Cardiac Radiology
  • Paediatric Radiology
  • Head and Neck and Neurology Radiology

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Communication skills, written and verbal
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
  • Ability to work under stress
  • Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
  • Honest and reliable
  • Enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Caring attitude to patients
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director for Radiology

Dr Matthew Spurr

matthew.spurr1@nhs.net

03004224463

Details

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-CONSRADIO

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


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