Radiology Recruitment
Radiology jobs
in the NHS
From diagnostic and cross-sectional imaging to interventional radiology and nuclear medicine, Ava Medical connects consultant radiologists, SAS doctors and senior registrars with permanent NHS posts across England, Wales and Scotland.
About the specialty
Radiology careers in the NHS
Radiology is one of the most in-demand specialties in the NHS, with sustained national shortages creating strong opportunities and negotiating power for experienced reporting radiologists.
Training pathway
Entry follows the Clinical Radiology training programme (ST1–ST5/ST6) via the Royal College of Radiologists, with FRCR examinations and optional fellowship sub-specialisation. CCT or CESR plus GMC Specialist Register entry is required for consultant posts.
Typical employers
Radiologists are employed across teaching hospitals, district general hospitals and imaging networks. Demand is exceptionally high nationally, and many trusts also offer home-reporting and flexible job plans to attract reporting capacity.
Grades we recruit
We recruit Consultant (CCT or CESR), Specialty Doctor (SAS) and Associate Specialist radiologists, and assist senior ST5–ST6 registrars near CCT. All posts are substantive and permanent.
Roles we recruit
Radiology sub-specialties
We recruit across the full breadth of clinical and interventional radiology — matching your reporting interests and procedural skills to the right department.
Cross-sectional imaging
CT and MRI reporting across body, neuro and musculoskeletal imaging — the backbone of most NHS radiology departments.
Interventional Radiology
Vascular and non-vascular intervention, including IR on-call rotas. High demand in tertiary and network centres.
Breast Imaging
Screening and symptomatic breast radiology, including biopsy and MDT work — consistently hard-to-fill nationwide.
Paediatric & Neuroradiology
Sub-specialist reporting roles in larger centres, with dedicated consultant posts and fellowship pathways.
Why Ava Medical
Why radiology doctors choose Ava Medical
- Doctor-only focus. We place doctors exclusively into permanent NHS and UK independent-sector posts — no locum churn, no commodity treatment.
- Radiology expertise. We understand the difference between a general reporting post, an IR rota and a sub-specialty imaging role — and match on modality mix, on-call and home-reporting.
- CESR & IMG support. Overseas-trained doctors and those building a CESR portfolio get dedicated guidance on GMC application, evidence mapping and interview prep.
- Access to unadvertised roles. Many trusts approach us before posting externally — your CV reaches clinical directors ahead of the public field.
- Honest, senior-led advice. Jack Mann, Ava Medical's Managing Partner, brings more than ten years in NHS recruitment and thousands of doctors placed.
- Completely free for candidates. CV review, interview prep and contract support cost you nothing — all fees are paid by the hiring trust.
Pay & conditions
What you can earn
Consultant basic pay (2026/27). NHS consultants in England earn £113,565–£150,569 on the 2003 contract. Wales runs higher — up to £166,585 — and Scotland to £148,064, each on its own national scale.
Most consultants earn well above basic pay through on-call supplements, additional programmed activities, clinical excellence & impact awards, and the NHS Pension Scheme. Source: BMA consultant pay scales, 2026/27.
Explore more
Related NHS roles
Browse other specialties we recruit for, or see every current vacancy on the live board.
Common questions
Radiology recruitment FAQ
Ready for your next radiology role?
Upload your CV or browse live NHS vacancies. Our service is completely free for doctors — all fees are paid by the hiring trust.
Questions? Email jack@avamedical.co.uk or call 07814 506719