Surgeon: Radiology Interventional (Consultant)

Posted 9 hours 16 minutes ago by ProMedical Personnel Ltd

Permanent
Part Time
Other
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Job Description
Consultant Radiologist - West Midlands About ProMedical

At ProMedical, people come first. Since 2007, we have supported NHS and independent healthcare providers across the UK with high-quality, compliant workforce solutions.

As a framework-approved supplier to organisations including NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe, we deliver reliable staffing support across a wide range of clinical settings. Our work is underpinned by strong clinical governance, ethical practice and long-standing NHS relationships.

The Opportunity

ProMedical is seeking an experienced Consultant Radiologist with a strong background in Vascular Imaging and Interventional Radiology to support an NHS trust in the West Midlands on a locum basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant with experience in both general diagnostic radiology and interventional procedures, particularly biopsies and drainages. The successful candidate will support a varied workload across general radiology, vascular imaging and interventional services, working alongside an established multidisciplinary team.

EPP Occupational Health clearance is required for this role, as the successful candidate will be undertaking biopsies and drainage procedures. Candidates should have relevant procedural experience and be able to complete the required occupational health clearance before undertaking these duties.

Key Details

  • Location: West Midlands

  • Setting: NHS Hospital

  • Contract Type: Locum

  • Grade: Consultant

  • Specialty: Radiology - Vascular and Interventional

  • Start Date: 26/10/2026

  • Contract Duration: Until 30/04/2027

  • Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, according to the schedule below

  • Occupational Health: EPP clearance required

The Role

The successful candidate will provide consultant-level radiology services across general diagnostic and interventional work, with a particular emphasis on vascular imaging, biopsies and drainage procedures.

Weekly Working Pattern

  • Monday, 09:00-17:00: General radiology in the morning, with general or interventional work in the afternoon.

  • Tuesday, 09:00-16:00: A mixture of interventional and general radiology.

  • Wednesday, 08:00-17:00: Vascular MDT from 08:00-09:00, followed by general and/or interventional radiology.

  • Thursday, 09:00-17:00: Predominantly interventional radiology.

  • Friday, 09:00-17:00: Interventional radiology.

General Radiology Responsibilities

General diagnostic work will include:

  • Reporting inpatient and outpatient CT scans.

  • Reporting inpatient and outpatient MRI scans.

  • Reporting inpatient and outpatient ultrasound examinations.

  • Plain film reporting.

  • Providing advice and support to radiographers and sonographers.

  • Undertaking rostered sessions as the departmental hot doctor once familiar with local processes, limited to a maximum of two hours per week.

Vascular and Interventional Responsibilities

The role will also involve:

  • Supporting vascular imaging services and participating in the vascular MDT.

  • Performing biopsies and drainage procedures in line with the agreed scope of practice.

  • Delivering interventional radiology sessions throughout the working week.

  • Working collaboratively with clinical teams to support appropriate investigation, diagnosis and treatment.

  • Maintaining accurate reports and clinical records, with a strong focus on patient safety and quality of care.

What We're Looking For Essential Requirements

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.

  • Specialist Register status in Clinical Radiology, or relevant Consultant-level experience.

  • Previous experience delivering consultant-level radiology services.

  • Demonstrable experience in vascular imaging and interventional radiology.

  • Practical experience performing biopsies and drainage procedures.

  • Ability to report CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain film imaging.

  • Ability to support radiographers and sonographers with clinical advice.

  • EPP Occupational Health clearance, as required for the procedural duties.

  • A commitment to clinical governance, patient safety and high-quality diagnostic reporting.

Desirable Requirements

  • Previous NHS consultant experience.

  • Experience participating in vascular MDT meetings.

  • Experience working across both general and interventional radiology services.

  • Ability to adapt to departmental protocols and contribute to the hot doctor rota.

Why Join This Trust?

  • A locum opportunity running until April 2027.

  • A varied role combining general, vascular and interventional radiology.

  • A structured Monday-to-Friday working pattern.

  • The opportunity to utilise and develop specialist procedural skills.

  • Collaborative working with an established radiology department and wider clinical teams.

  • Dedicated support from ProMedical throughout the placement.