Consultant Neuro Interventional Radiologist

Consultant Neuro Interventional Radiologist

The closing date is 15 April 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague specialising in Neurointervention to join an established team of 17 Neuroradiologists at NUH (including five INRs). We are an extremely busy regional INR centre providing cover for approx. 4 million population. On an average we perform 280-300 neurointervention cases and around 130-150 MT each year. The INR department is actively involved in various research activities. We have already concluded our randomised controlled trial (ProFate trial) and are currently recruiting patients in an international multicentre trial (ESCAPE MeVO).

There is a plan to further expand the Neurointerventional team with a view to develop a 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy (MT) service for hyperacute stroke in 2024. The NUH interventional neuroradiology team undertakes a wide range of diagnostic interventional procedures pertaining to Neurosciences, Spinal and Head & Neck specialties. There is an active academic department headed by two Neuroradiology Professors of the Department of Radiological Sciences.

The Department of Diagnostic Imaging is part of the Specialist Clinical Services Care Group.

Main duties of the job

A full range of Neurosciences and Head and Neck emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care.

Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency neurointervention service.

Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.

Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.

About us

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job responsibilities

As part of our response to the COVID pandemic, all consultant radiologists will have the option of having a home reporting workstation facilitating remote working days, insourcing and on-call reporting.

The post holder will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training and there will be opportunities for research working with the Biomedical Research Centre and Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre at the University of Nottingham.

Candidates must hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists or an equivalent qualification, and must either be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of anticipated receipt of a CCT / CESR at the time of interview.

An appropriate period of experience with specialist diagnostic techniques and interventional training is desirable, as is a track record in research.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Experience in a large teaching hospital
• FRCR
• MRCP, MRCS or other Professional or higher qualification

Professional

• Full Registration with GMC
• Eligible to be included on the specialist register
• CCT expected within 6 months of interview date

Clinical Skills/Experience

• Completed radiology training program
• Evidence of technical skills as described in the job description
• Documented evidence of experience in performing and reporting abdominal studies
• Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors

Management Skills

• Experience of change management

Personal Skills/Qualities

• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.

Teaching Audit and Research

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
• Track record in radiology research preferably with the original publications related to Thoracic Radiology

Practical Requirements

• Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
• Ability to return immediately to NUH to provide on-call duties

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts