Consultant in Radiology-SI in Paediatric imaging & Neuro-imaging
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, CO4 5JL |
| Company: | Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7839500/432-MC2822 |
Summary
A Vacancy at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Colchester Hospital in the Cancer & Diagnostics Clinical Delivery Group (CDG).
We are inviting applications for a full-time Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in paediatric and neuro Imaging.
Applicants must have completed CCT or equivalent (Pathway Portfolio) and must be on the Specialist Register.
All consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective service to meet the needs of local people within the resources available.
The post holder will:
• Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of care
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
• Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
The post holders’ duties will be primarily based at the Colchester General Hospital. The timetable will include 8.5 direct clinical care sessions (1PA DCC currently for oncall) and 1.5 supporting programmed activities (SPA). 1 SPA is usually off-site. The Candidate will be expected to share with colleagues a commitment to the general reporting, Duty radiology, Ultrasound, MRI, and CT depending on interests and experience.
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
The job plan will consist of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week:
• 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) sessions
• 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
Typically includes audit, governance, CPD, teaching, and appraisal
1 SPA is usually delivered off-site
The job plan will be reviewed annually and adjusted, if necessary, in discussion with the Clinical Lead and General Manager.
The post-holder will:
• Work in conjunction with colleagues to provide a comprehensive imaging service. The timetable is worked flexibly and will be agreed with colleagues.
• Provide specialist radiological advice and services to users of the radiology department, including MDT participation
• Accept responsibility for compliance with ionising and radiation regulations, along with radiation protection supervisor and the radiation protection officers
• Accept personal responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to him/her. Provide advice and information as required to clinical colleagues and other staff
• Share responsibility for the supervision, training, and professional development of radiographic staff including radiology SpRs and other departmental staff as necessary
• Attend regular departmental meetings and participate in department governance and development of the service
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Mar 2026
An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Colchester Hospital in the Cancer & Diagnostics Clinical Delivery Group (CDG).
We are inviting applications for a full-time Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in paediatric and neuro Imaging.
Applicants must have completed CCT or equivalent (Pathway Portfolio) and must be on the Specialist Register.
All consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective service to meet the needs of local people within the resources available.
The post holder will:
• Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of care
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
• Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
The post holders’ duties will be primarily based at the Colchester General Hospital. The timetable will include 8.5 direct clinical care sessions (1PA DCC currently for oncall) and 1.5 supporting programmed activities (SPA). 1 SPA is usually off-site. The Candidate will be expected to share with colleagues a commitment to the general reporting, Duty radiology, Ultrasound, MRI, and CT depending on interests and experience.
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
The job plan will consist of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week:
• 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) sessions
• 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
Typically includes audit, governance, CPD, teaching, and appraisal
1 SPA is usually delivered off-site
The job plan will be reviewed annually and adjusted, if necessary, in discussion with the Clinical Lead and General Manager.
The post-holder will:
• Work in conjunction with colleagues to provide a comprehensive imaging service. The timetable is worked flexibly and will be agreed with colleagues.
• Provide specialist radiological advice and services to users of the radiology department, including MDT participation
• Accept responsibility for compliance with ionising and radiation regulations, along with radiation protection supervisor and the radiation protection officers
• Accept personal responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to him/her. Provide advice and information as required to clinical colleagues and other staff
• Share responsibility for the supervision, training, and professional development of radiographic staff including radiology SpRs and other departmental staff as necessary
• Attend regular departmental meetings and participate in department governance and development of the service
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Mar 2026