Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Consultant in Diagnostic Radiology

The closing date is 04 May 2026

Job summary

These post are intended to maintain and develop the existing radiology service . The successful candidate will be a general radiologist with Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent) and be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of their CCT at the time of interview.

Wide training and experience in general radiology as well as experience in cross-sectional imaging is required. Experience in the following subspecialties is desirable - Uro-Gynae radiology, and Cardiothoracic Radiology to complement the skills of consultant group. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in training and supervision of junior radiologists allocated to the Department

Main duties of the job

The posts will include sessions at Midland Metropolitan Hospital, Sandwell and City Health Campus the post-holder will be required to work at any of the Trust's sites, but with minimal cross site travel.

The department has established a DUTY radiologist in the working week, who is the main point of contact, with calls screened by a secretary, minimising interruptions in remaining reporting sessions.

This post is for consultant radiologists with special interest in Uro-Gynae radiology, and/or Cardiothoracic Radiology

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

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, Part-time

Reference number

381-IM-7557076

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane

Birmingham

B66 2QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr Vishal Bhalla Clinical Director of Imaging vishal.bhalla1@nhs.net

Post close 1st February 2026 and date for AAC is 18th March 2026

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr Vishal Bhalla Clinical Director of Imaging vishal.bhalla1@nhs.net

Post close 1st February 2026 and date for AAC is 18th March 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
  • FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Radiology
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

  • Special interest that complements the existing consultants
  • Clinical Radiology

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

  • Experience of conducting clinical audit
  • Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making

Teaching

Essential

  • Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
  • The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.

Desirable

  • Formal training in teaching
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
  • FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Radiology
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

  • Special interest that complements the existing consultants
  • Clinical Radiology

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

  • Experience of conducting clinical audit
  • Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making

Teaching

Essential

  • Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
  • The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.

Desirable

  • Formal training in teaching

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane

Birmingham

B66 2QT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane

Birmingham

B66 2QT


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr Vishal Bhalla

vishal.bhalla1@nhs.net

01215073349

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

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, Part-time

Reference number

381-IM-7557076

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane

Birmingham

B66 2QT


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)