West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant Radiologist – Chest and Cardiac

The closing date is 27 October 2025

Job summary

This post is for a Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Chest and Cardiac Imaging at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, the position is based at Watford General Hospital but there will be a requirement to work at across other sites of Hemel and St Albans Hospital. Post is 8PA with flexible working supported.

The position would will involve a commitment to the AAU radiology rota. A dedicated 5-hour session per week is currently allocated to this with occasional additional filler sessions. On-call commitments will involve a 1 in 20 weekend rota with a requirement to be on site at the weekend/bank holidays between 08:30 and 15:30.

Main duties of the job

Extensive experience in general and Chest and Cardiac (Level 2/3) Imaging as well as interventional lung procedures (ultrasound and CT guided)

Knowledge of NHS complaints system

Record of incident and near miss reporting

Presentation skills

Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas

Audit experience

Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Major redevelopment works have started with completion of a new multi -storey car park with a plan to modernise the main acute hospital site at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new, depending on which proposal is taken forward. The Trust has also implemented their digitalisation programme with the recent introduction of electronic patient records which has helped streamline patient record access, improve patient care as well as enhancing efficiency and productivity.

There are also plans for new models of care such as developing a diabetes virtual hospital amongst others. As well as this, the trust won the UK Best Employer Award (Nursing Times 2019). The Trust has also recently been granted teaching hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop their subspecialty interest in line with the departmental clinical strategy.

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Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-C-1137

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please ref to the Job Desciption:

Duties of the Post

1. To contribute to the high quality Consultant-led diagnostic radiology service at WHTH .

2. To support other imaging development within WHTH.

3. To contribute to R&D in radiology and other linked medical specialities.

4. To provide evidence-based care for all patients.

5. To have adhered to at all times appropriate clinical and quality standards.

6. To liaise effectively, and on a timely basis, with colleagues, General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies.

7. To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work.

8. To participate fully in the management of the department and to liaise closely with the respective Clinical Director and the Divisional Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please ref to the Job Desciption:

Duties of the Post

1. To contribute to the high quality Consultant-led diagnostic radiology service at WHTH .

2. To support other imaging development within WHTH.

3. To contribute to R&D in radiology and other linked medical specialities.

4. To provide evidence-based care for all patients.

5. To have adhered to at all times appropriate clinical and quality standards.

6. To liaise effectively, and on a timely basis, with colleagues, General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies.

7. To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work.

8. To participate fully in the management of the department and to liaise closely with the respective Clinical Director and the Divisional Manager.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent FRCR or equivalent CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
  • MRCP/FRCS
  • Extensive experience in general and Chest and Cardiac (Level 2) Imaging. Ability to perform complex body CT and MRI
  • Can perform US and CT guided lung procedures/biopsies

Desirable

  • MRCP/FRCS
  • Cardiac Imaging Level 3 accredited
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent FRCR or equivalent CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
  • MRCP/FRCS
  • Extensive experience in general and Chest and Cardiac (Level 2) Imaging. Ability to perform complex body CT and MRI
  • Can perform US and CT guided lung procedures/biopsies

Desirable

  • MRCP/FRCS
  • Cardiac Imaging Level 3 accredited

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr Nina Breunung-Joshi

nina.breunung@nhs.net

01923217235

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-C-1137

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


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