Consultant Radiologist in Sunderland

Consultant Radiologist

South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation NHS Trust is looking for skilled and motivated Consultant Radiologists to join the Radiology Department.

The Department of Radiology at South Tyneside and Sunderland is a large, busy department hosted across two main acute sites with services at multiple peripheral sites in the community. There is a full range of modern, recently acquired, imaging equipment across both acute sites with five static CT scanners and three static MRI scanners. This is supplemented by a new large purpose‑built Diagnostic Imaging Centre at South Tyneside, with two CT scanners, two MRI scanners and a PET‑CT scanner to be installed. As well as diagnostic work the department has an IR suite based at Sunderland Royal Hospital with further interventional rooms at South Tyneside.

Applications are encouraged and welcomed from doctors who have, or are expected to receive, a CCST in Radiology. We welcome applications from General Radiologists and those with specialist interests. The department will seek to ensure that the post‑holder can develop and consolidate any areas of particular interest.

The Trust offers a wide range of clinical services requiring general and specialist Radiology input, including intensive care, ophthalmology, head and neck surgery, paediatrics and neonatology, renal medicine, clinical haematology, vascular surgery and genito‑urinary medicine.

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidateLewis hold continuous responsibility for any patient under their care, ensuring high‑quality, safe patientгәеиҭ experience.
• The post‑holder is expected to work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with national imaging and reporting quality and performance metrics.
• As far as possible the department will seek to ensure that the post‑holder can develop and consolidate any areas of particular interest. Final job plans will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidate and the Clinical Director and will be subject to annual review.
• Some sessions, in particular audit and teaching sessions, will be worked flexibly and there will be the opportunity to revise the fixed procedural timetable to accommodate other commitments of the appointee.
• The post‑holder is expected to attend monthly Directorate meetings, Clinical Governance meetings and REALM.
• The post‑holder will be expected to develop the service in keeping with national guidance and Local Modernisation and Reform Group priorities/targets.
• Consultant performance is monitored within the Directorate and strong emphasis is given to personal career development.

Contact details for job‑related candidate queries: Dr Ben Hall, Clinical Director – Email:

About Us

One Team One Trust – There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award‑winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture/working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, and particularly those from under finition‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce\’s health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high‑quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

Details

Date posted: 12 January 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number: C9155‑CSMD‑0126‑07

Job location: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR47TP

Person Specification

Teaching and Education

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach clinical, technical, practical skills.

Desirable

• Qualification in medical education.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a dynamic Radiology department.

Desirable

• Experience of practising in the si‑specialty in the NHS.

Personal Attributes

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• Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
• Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
• Committed to share in professional,ાંકivic Bordeaux and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC.

Desirable

• A postgraduate qualification such as MRCP, FRCPath noted MD.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance processes and effective utilisation of resource.
• Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding departmental goals kedua
• Leadership course and/or certificate fabricants.

Audit and Research

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
• Involvement in quality improvement measures.
• Ability to undertake multi‑disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
• Good presentation skills.
• Experience of clinical research.

Desirable

• Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.

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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.

UKienne Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR47TP

Website: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function Uptsy Function

Health Care Provider