Locum Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DX
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust as a Locum Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradio...
The successful candidate will join an established team of Consultant Neuroradiologists providing specialist diagnostic imaging services within one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. The post holder will play a key role in delivering comprehensive neuroradiology services across University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, supporting both acute and elective patient pathways. The primary responsibilities will include reporting and supervising a full range of neuro CT and MRI examinations, providing acute neuroradiology MRI cover and supporting CT angiography reporting for hyperacute stroke services. The post holder will work closely with clinical colleagues across multiple specialties, offering expert imaging advice to support diagnosis, treatment planning and ongoing patient management. Participation in specialist multidisciplinary team meetings will form an important part of the role. The successful applicant will contribute to the neuroradiology consultant on-call rota, currently 1:13, helping to provide timely specialist radiological support for emergency and urgent cases. They will also support departmental service delivery through flexible working arrangements, assisting with acute and priority imaging workloads when required to meet service demands and waiting time targets.
This is an exciting opportunity to join University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust as a Locum Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist within a large, progressive and expanding Imaging Department. The successful candidate will become part of an established neuroradiology team, delivering specialist imaging services across a major teaching hospital, tertiary referral centre and Level 1 Major Trauma Centre.
The post holder will provide expert diagnostic neuroradiology services, with a primary focus on the reporting and supervision of neuro CT and MRI examinations. They will work closely with consultant colleagues to support acute and elective neuroimaging pathways, including acute stroke imaging services and specialist neuroradiology multidisciplinary team meetings.
Main Responsibilities - Provide specialist reporting and clinical supervision across the full range of neuroradiology CT and MRI examinations.
- Deliver acute neuroradiology MRI services and support CT angiography reporting for stroke pathways.
- Participate in the consultant neuroradiology on-call rota, currently 1 in 13, providing out-of-hours specialist advice and reporting support.
- Contribute to specialist multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and provide expert neuroradiology input to patient management decisions.
- Work collaboratively with radiology and clinical colleagues to ensure safe, effective and timely delivery of imaging services while meeting national waiting time targets.
- Support the development and delivery of high-quality neuroradiology services across UHCW sites and future Community Diagnostic Centre facilities.
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and risk management activities to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
- Supervise, train and mentor radiology trainees and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education through links with Warwick Medical School and regional training programmes.
- Maintain continuing professional development, annual appraisal and GMC revalidation requirements.
- Develop research, innovation and service improvement initiatives that contribute to the ongoing advancement of neuroradiology services within the Trust.
- Provide specialist advice and consultation to medical colleagues across the Trust and external healthcare partners where appropriate.
- Support departmental flexibility by assisting with priority acute and emergency imaging workloads when required to meet service demands.
The successful candidate will join a department comprising over 50 Consultant Radiologists, supported by specialist trainees, reporting radiographers, sonographers, nurses and advanced imaging practitioners. The department is fully digital and benefits from modern CT and MRI infrastructure, providing an excellent environment for professional development, teaching, research and service innovation.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
Qualification/Training
Essential
- Meets all Essential
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to supervise and report the full scope of neuro CT and MRI imaging Clinical and sub-specialty experience/qualifications Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice. Understanding of the Clinical Governance process Competent in basic information technology
Desirable
- Further skills in information technology
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others. Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines. Ability to manage and lead clinical team. Good spoken and written English Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors. Awareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy Commitment to continuing medical education. Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students. Able to undertake complete audit cycle including multi-disciplinary audit. Participated in completed clinical research projects. Knowledge of clinical governance issues
Desirable
- Management qualification Education qualification An established research background Peer reviewed publications Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other health care professionals. Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Caring attitude to patients Enquiring, critical approach to work Excellent inter-personal qualities Credible and persuasive presence both amongst clinical and management colleagues Ability to communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational) at all levels. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's behaviour framework - attached).
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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