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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this post is fixed regular hours.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Radiologist to join our dynamic teams of 135 Consultant Radiologists in NHSGGC based in the North, South or Clyde sectors or at the Royal Hospital for Children.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest National Health Service provider in Scotland with an annual operating budget of just over £3 billion. The Diagnostic Imaging directorate undertakes over a million imaging exams & procedures per year and supports numerous regional and national specialist clinical services, not available elsewhere in Scotland.
A £1billion acute modernization programme has been undertaken which included the opening in spring 2015 of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Children. NHS GG&C has invested £15 million in new facilities and equipment, specifically in the areas of CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Digital Mammography, PET CT / SPECT CT, Angiography and General Digital Imaging.
Recent investments provide dual energy CT, single heartbeat cardiac CT and enhanced cardiac MRI provision. Radiologists are supported by a pan NHSGGC RIS, national PACS and thin client specialist reporting support including AI reporting tools.
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council, a licence to practice and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Clinical Radiology or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview. In addition, candidates much be able to demonstrate higher level of training and practice in radiology appropriate to a consultant role within a tertiary\national centre. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
The job is advertised as a full-time position. There may be a requirement for the successful candidate to take part in a sector-based weekend & on-call rota. A subspecialist area of practice within radiology is expected as part of the broader role.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Andrew Watt, Clinical Director for Diagnostic Imaging: Andrew.watt4@nhs.scot
OR
Ms Deborah Clark, General Manager: Deborah.clark5@nhs.scot (0141 201 3898)
Interview Date: 26/05/2026
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Applicants who have not undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date, you may be asked to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). The CREST form must be completed by a consultant who has worked with you for a minimum continuous period of three months whole-time equivalent wholly within the 3.5 years prior to the advertised post start date for which you are applying.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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