West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant Radiologist

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Job summary

The post-holder is expected to support the general radiology team with a sub-specialist interest in paediatric imaging and reporting.

The position involves 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 may involve a 1 in 18 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 paediatric radiology

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

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are a flexible working employerAt West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-C-1154

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description for further details:

7am -7pm Monday-Friday with flexible job plan available

On call back up overnight and weekend 8.30am -3.30pm

11) General and Paediatric reporting

22) Paeds and Neonatal MDT 2 hours Fridays

33) AAU flexible with on call

44) Fluoroscopy and ultrasound lists

55) SPA 1.5 PAs

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description for further details:

7am -7pm Monday-Friday with flexible job plan available

On call back up overnight and weekend 8.30am -3.30pm

11) General and Paediatric reporting

22) Paeds and Neonatal MDT 2 hours Fridays

33) AAU flexible with on call

44) Fluoroscopy and ultrasound lists

55) SPA 1.5 PAs

Person Specification

Essential

MBBS or Equivalent
FRCR or Equivalent
CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register

Desirable

MRCP/FRCS European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR)
Higher degree

Person Specification

Essential

MBBS or Equivalent
FRCR or Equivalent
CCST (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register

Desirable

MRCP/FRCS European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR)
Higher degree

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

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