Consultant Radiologist with Specialist Interest in Chest Imaging

Overview

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in Chest Imaging to support Lung Cancer Screening in a busy and expanding department. The post is predominantly based at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) with responsibilities across both hospital sites. The role offers flexibility to accommodate a rapidly expanding workload and potential for additional interests; one cancer MDT is expected and a second interest can likely be accommodated. Lung biopsy skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an overall flexible group job plan with an agreed sessional makeup, including screening MDT participation and potential involvement in the Responsible Radiologist role.
• Share in the general imaging workload and collaborate with colleagues to support tumour-specific and other sub-specialty reporting, using PACS.
• Report general radiographic examinations carried out within the main sites and in community hospital locations in Shropshire and the CDC; maintain a general radiology practice while contributing to sub-specialty areas as per departmental needs.
• Address GP and clinician queries and vetting as a core part of the role.
• Participate in the organisation and administration of the Radiology Department and in teaching of other clinical staff, including regular clinico-radiological meetings with other Consultants and training of junior Radiology staff.
• Flex to changes in work patterns and requirements; participate in non-resident on-call and resident evening and weekend working; on-call overnight is outsourced from 8:30 pm to 8:30 am and weekdays/weekends after 5:30 pm to support a sustainable work pattern, with occasional on-site attendance during on-call periods.
• General radiological sessions will include in-patient/out-patient cross-sectional imaging, plain films, and body ultrasound; maintain general radiology skills to support the acute hospital needs during evenings and weekends.

Requirements and qualifications

• Consultant Radiologist with specialist interest in Chest Imaging, capable of supporting Lung Cancer Screening and associated MDTs.
• Lung biopsy skills are expected.
• Ability to work across two main hospital sites and within a flexible group job planning format; willingness to participate in part-time or flexible working arrangements.
• Commitment to clinical governance, teaching, and contributing to the training of junior staff.

Culture and values

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team—clinical or non-clinical—plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times. Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information clearly, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

About the organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.