Specialty Doctor Radiology

About the Role

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for a Specialty Doctor in General Radiology. This full-time fixed-term post (12 months) offers the opportunity to work within a highly regarded and forward-thinking radiology department, serving a large and diverse patient population across Buckinghamshire.

Based primarily at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the successful candidate will also provide support at other Trust sites including Wycombe and Amersham as needed.

This is a general radiology post with opportunities to pursue and develop a specialist interest, contribute to registrar supervision, and engage in minor interventional procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic support across general radiology and cross-sectional imaging

• Participate in hot and cold reporting duties, urgent inpatient cases, and general radiology workload

• Undertake ultrasound lists, including both specialist and general studies

• Perform minor interventional procedures such as chest and ascitic drainages

• Supervise and teach radiology trainees and IR Fellows from the Oxford Deanery

• Contribute to the development of radiology services and subspecialty pathways

• Participate in departmental audits, MDTs, and quality improvement initiatives

• Support development towards CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration)

Person Specification

Essential:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

• Relevant experience in general and cross-sectional radiology

• Competency in minor interventional procedures

• Strong communication and team-working skills

• Commitment to maintaining and developing general radiology skills

Desirable:

• Interest or experience in developing a subspecialty area

• Experience with registrar supervision or teaching

• Involvement in research, audit or QI projects

• Willingness to support CESR application pathway

About the Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust serves over 500,000 people across Mid and South Buckinghamshire. The Trust includes:

• Stoke Mandeville Hospital – Acute site and home to the National Spinal Injuries Centre

• Wycombe Hospital – Cardiology and Hyper Acute Stroke Centre

• Amersham Hospital and other peripheral sites

The Radiology Department is known for its innovative culture, subspecialty support, and consistently high trainee satisfaction scores in the Oxford training programme.

What We Offer:

• Excellent training and career development opportunities, including support for CESR

• Active involvement in teaching and research

• Opportunities to develop subspecialty interests

• NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, and employee benefits

• Access to Trust-wide health and wellbeing support programmes

• A supportive and inclusive working culture aligned with the Trust’s CARE values

Our Values & Commitment:

At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, we are proud to promote inclusivity, diversity, and equality in the workplace. We strive to foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic self.

We are passionate about being a great place to work, delivering outstanding patient care, and supporting our healthcare community.