Consultant, Radiology (Head & Neck)

Job summaryThis post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered and additional DCC PA may be offered through negotiation depending on service need.
Duties will be primarily based on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites with expectations of potential on-site presence at Dewsbury, Pontefract and/or our Community Diagnostic Centre in Wakefield.Main duties of the jobA brief description of the post:
The post is primarily to complement the existing Head & Neck Radiology team comprising 3 consultant radiologists, who have shared commitments across other subspecialties.
The successful candidate will support and enable the team to deliver a sustainable excellent service throughout the year for acute and elective pathways including a substantial cancer workload in the context of increasing demands and service delivery expectations.
They will report specialist MRI and CT, perform ultrasound-guided intervention and support the weekly cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting.
The department currently comprises 43 consultant radiologists, with a mix of full-time and less-than-full-time posts, who provide a wide range of subspecialist and general radiological services.
General radiology diagnostic skills are essential and the post holder is expected to contribute to the departmental general radiology workload, including acute CT.
About usWe are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
DetailsDate posted17 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number Job locationsPinderfields HospitalWakefieldWest YorkshireWF1 4DGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAbout the roleThis post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered and additional DCC PA may be offered through negotiation depending on service need.Duties will be primarily based on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites with expectations of potential on-site presence at Dewsbury, Pontefract and/or our Community Diagnostic Centre in Wakefield.Main dutiesA brief description of the post:The post is primarily to complement the existing Head & Neck Radiology team comprising 3 consultant radiologists, who have shared commitments across other subspecialties.The successful candidate will support and enable the team to deliver a sustainable excellent service throughout the year for acute and elective pathways including a substantial cancer workload in the context of increasing demands and service delivery expectations.They will report specialist MRI and CT, perform ultrasound-guided intervention and support the weekly cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting.The department currently comprises 43 consultant radiologists, with a mix of full-time and less-than-full-time posts, who provide a wide range of subspecialist and general radiological services.General radiology diagnostic skills are essential and the post holder is expected to contribute to the departmental general radiology workload, including acute CT.Additional subspecialty interests can be accommodated depending on service need.The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the general diagnostic on call rota, at a current frequency of 1 in 20 evenings and 1 in 10 weekends; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working.Acute CT is outsourced overnight from 2000 and there is a separate non-vascular intervention rota.Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) will be available in accordance with the Trust Framework, with a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service; this may include formal teaching or leadership roles.The provisional timetable shown below represents the anticipated PA commitments, but may be adjusted by negotiation to suit the appointee and fulfil service requirements. This comprises 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 core SPA (supporting professional activity).Networked working arrangements will be considered to provide specialist clinical work not performed at MYNHST through agreement with local NHS trusts.Teleradiology is in use and all Consultants are provided with access to a notebook PC or home workstation with secure VPN Broadband connection to enable connection to the Trust network for remote reporting.Office Space is provided across the trust in a flexible arrangement depending on site presence within an agreed job plan. Pooled secretarial support will be provided.Essential person specification requirementsTo meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:Full GMC Registration with licence to practiseInclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)Medical Degree from recognised medical schoolFRCR or equivalentSubspecialty training and experience in Head & Neck imaging/intervention post FRCR 2BExperience in general cross-sectional reportingFor the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description.Contact informationDr Stuart KerrHead of Clinical Service for RadiologyBe part of MY teamWe are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.Application tips:If you need help with your application, take a look at the tips on our careers site.Our benefits Access to the NHS pension planGenerous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of serviceExceptional employee health and wellbeing servicesExtensive benefits and support, including:Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice schemeHome electronics schemeCycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteriaCar lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteriaWorking carers support and advice, carers network and carers passportFlexible working options and family and carer-friendly policiesEstablished staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race EqualityCareer progression, training and supportSkilled worker sponsorshipYou can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAbout the roleThis post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered and additional DCC PA may be offered through negotiation depending on service need.Duties will be primarily based on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites with expectations of potential on-site presence at Dewsbury, Pontefract and/or our Community Diagnostic Centre in Wakefield.Main dutiesA brief description of the post:The post is primarily to complement the existing Head & Neck Radiology team comprising 3 consultant radiologists, who have shared commitments across other subspecialties.The successful candidate will support and enable the team to deliver a sustainable excellent service throughout the year for acute and elective pathways including a substantial cancer workload in the context of increasing demands and service delivery expectations.They will report specialist MRI and CT, perform ultrasound-guided intervention and support the weekly cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting.The department currently comprises 43 consultant radiologists, with a mix of full-time and less-than-full-time posts, who provide a wide range of subspecialist and general radiological services.General radiology diagnostic skills are essential and the post holder is expected to contribute to the departmental general radiology workload, including acute CT.Additional subspecialty interests can be accommodated depending on service need.The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the general diagnostic on call rota, at a current frequency of 1 in 20 evenings and 1 in 10 weekends; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working.Acute CT is outsourced overnight from 2000 and there is a separate non-vascular intervention rota.Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) will be available in accordance with the Trust Framework, with a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service; this may include formal teaching or leadership roles.The provisional timetable shown below represents the anticipated PA commitments, but may be adjusted by negotiation to suit the appointee and fulfil service requirements. This comprises 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 core SPA (supporting professional activity).Networked working arrangements will be considered to provide specialist clinical work not performed at MYNHST through agreement with local NHS trusts.Teleradiology is in use and all Consultants are provided with access to a notebook PC or home workstation with secure VPN Broadband connection to enable connection to the Trust network for remote reporting.Office Space is provided across the trust in a flexible arrangement depending on site presence within an agreed job plan. Pooled secretarial support will be provided.Essential person specification requirementsTo meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:Full GMC Registration with licence to practiseInclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)Medical Degree from recognised medical schoolFRCR or equivalentSubspecialty training and experience in Head & Neck imaging/intervention post FRCR 2BExperience in general cross-sectional reportingFor the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description.Contact informationDr Stuart KerrHead of Clinical Service for RadiologyBe part of MY teamWe are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.Application tips:If you need help with your application, take a look at the tips on our careers site.Our benefits Access to the NHS pension planGenerous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of serviceExceptional employee health and wellbeing servicesExtensive benefits and support, including:Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice schemeHome electronics schemeCycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteriaCar lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteriaWorking carers support and advice, carers network and carers passportFlexible working options and family and carer-friendly policiesEstablished staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race EqualityCareer progression, training and supportSkilled worker sponsorshipYou can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.Person Specification
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EssentialPlease click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application). Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS TrustAddressPinderfields HospitalWakefieldWest YorkshireWF1 4DGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameThe Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS TrustAddressPinderfields HospitalWakefieldWest YorkshireWF1 4DGUnited KingdomEmployer's website