Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivatedConsultant Radiologist with a special interest in Chest and Cardiac Imaging to join our team at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council. It is essential for applicants to be on the General Medical Council Specialist register or within 6 months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if in a training programme within the UK, however applicants with evidence of relevant consultant level experience will beconsidered for this post in a locum capacity. Main duties of the job Our department has recently expanded to manage the increasing scanning capacity due to trust reconfiguration and development of Community Diagnostic Centres. This role will be working within a busy Radiology department, alongside the current Consultants and wider Radiology team to support delivery of the trust imaging service. Further details regarding the role can be found within the job description and informal discussions are welcome on the contact number provided. About us We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT. We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services. We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza. We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community. Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience FRCR Date Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 372-FSS-MD99 Job locations Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Acre Street Lindley HD3 3EA Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Consultant Radiologist to join our progressive and friendly team. Both part time and full time (10 PA) working patterns can be accommodated. This is a General Radiologist role, with a sub-specialty interest in Chest and Cardiac Imaging. The strong partnership between the Radiology Department and our clinical teams will allow successful candidates to have the opportunity to enhance and develop these pathways in collaboration. Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Consultant Radiologist to join our progressive and friendly team. Both part time and full time (10 PA) working patterns can be accommodated. This is a General Radiologist role, with a sub-specialty interest in Chest and Cardiac Imaging. The strong partnership between the Radiology Department and our clinical teams will allow successful candidates to have the opportunity to enhance and develop these pathways in collaboration. Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCR or equivalent Applicants must have Specialist Registration for Radiology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be on the GMC specialist register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee. If not on the Specialist Register, a locum appointment would be made Desirable Relevant higher degree Experience and Achievements Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Radiology specialty Must have experience working in a Chest and Cardiac Imaging Desirable Also, should have significant minor Radiology procedures experience and any other post graduate qualifications that can advance the department needs would be preferable Understanding current issues within the wider NHS Attendance at a recognised management course Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions Teaching and training Essential Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. Desirable Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications Training in clinical and educational supervision Attendance at a teaching course Clinical Governance and Research Essential Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects Desirable Critical Appraisal Skills Evidence of knowledge of research methodology Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment Essential Good communication and empathy skills with patients Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities Desirable Evidence of continual learning and development Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others Evidence of innovation Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser General Essential Eligibility to work in the UK Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCR or equivalent Applicants must have Specialist Registration for Radiology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be on the GMC specialist register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee. If not on the Specialist Register, a locum appointment would be made Desirable Relevant higher degree Experience and Achievements Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Radiology specialty Must have experience working in a Chest and Cardiac Imaging Desirable Also, should have significant minor Radiology procedures experience and any other post graduate qualifications that can advance the department needs would be preferable Understanding current issues within the wider NHS Attendance at a recognised management course Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions Teaching and training Essential Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. Desirable Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications Training in clinical and educational supervision Attendance at a teaching course Clinical Governance and Research Essential Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects Desirable Critical Appraisal Skills Evidence of knowledge of research methodology Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment Essential Good communication and empathy skills with patients Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities Desirable Evidence of continual learning and development Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others Evidence of innovation Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser General Essential Eligibility to work in the UK Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service 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 (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). Additional information 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 (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 details Employer name Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Address Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Acre Street Lindley HD3 3EA Employer's website https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)