At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Head & Neck Radiology team to deliver top-notch diagnostic and interventional services.
- Company: Be part of a large trust that prioritises wellbeing and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holiday allowance, NHS pension, and health services.
- Other info: Flexible work across multiple locations with opportunities for teaching and leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cancer care while balancing clinical and professional activities.
- Qualifications: Full GMC Registration and experience in Head & Neck imaging required.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will join the Head & Neck Radiology team to sustain excellent diagnostic and interventional radiology services across acute and elective pathways, with a substantial cancer workload.
You will report on MRI and CT, perform ultrasound-guided interventions, and contribute to the weekly cancer MDT.
The post supports flexible on-site work across Wakefield and adjacent sites, balancing clinical care with professional activities.
You will help shape a high-quality, multidisciplinary radiology service within a large trust that values wellbeing and inclusion.
- Pay / Benefits
- NHS pension plan
- generous holiday allowance 27 days + bank holidays
- employee health and wellbeing services
- onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
- cycle to work scheme
- car lease salary sacrifice scheme
Responsibilities
- Support and enable the Head & Neck Radiology team to deliver a sustainable service across acute, elective, and cancer pathways
- Report specialist MRI and CT findings
- Perform ultrasound-guided interventions
- Support the weekly cancer MDT meeting
- Contribute to the general radiology workload including acute CT
- Participate in the on-call diagnostic rota (evenings and weekends)
- Engage in SPAs and potential DCC time for teaching/leadership
- Utilise teleradiology and remote reporting capabilities
- Work across Wakefield, Dewsbury, Pontefract and Community Diagnostic Centre locations
- Key requirements
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT/CESR
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCR or equivalent
- Subspecialty training and experience in Head & Neck imaging/intervention post FRCR 2B
- Experience in general cross-sectional reporting
- Ability to participate in general diagnostic on-call rota
- team collaboration
- flexibility
- effective communication
- MRI reporting
- CT reporting
- ultrasound-guided intervention
Consultant, Radiology (Head & Neck) in Wakefield employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
