Consultant Uro-Radiologist

Consultant Uro Radiologist

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly and cohesive team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department and a strong record in teaching and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology. The post holder will also support the running of service in our main department at St George's Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected, in collaboration with the other radiologists in the department, to oversee and ensure the provision of high quality clinical services within the Radiology Department. This would primarily consist of providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service which includes general plain radiography, CT, ultrasound, and MRI. In addition, the post contains general diagnostic adult sessions in CT and plain film reporting as part of the integration with the wider department. Leading uroradiology MDTs is essential, including experience of bladder, renal and prostate reporting and case management. Experience in testicular and penile speciality reporting and MDT delivery will be expected as part of the role alongside delivering with the wider urology tertiary team.

The post holder will also participate in a full time diagnostic on call rota (approximately 1:15), alongside regular weekend working (with time off in lieu).

It is expected that applicants will have the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists and a CCT in Radiology or equivalent training and experience.

About us

St George's, University of London is the UK's only independent medical and healthcare higher education institution. St George's is a modern, innovative academic and research organisation built upon a rich history stretching back 250 years. Alumni include John Hunter, known as the father of modern surgery, and Edward Jenner, creator of the first vaccine, used to eradicate smallpox.

We share a site with St George's Hospital, one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals. Our smaller size lends a genuine community feel - students and staff can walk the corridors of our facilities from clinical teaching room to laboratory to hospital ward or clinic. As testament to this we were voted London's best student experience for two years in a row in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.

Research work at St George's is focused within three research institutes - Cardiovascular and Cell Sciences, Infection and Immunity and Population Health. We aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease in areas including infection and immunity, heart disease and stroke, and cell signalling. We are also focused on enhancing understanding of public health and epidemiology, clinical genetics, and social care sciences.

More information about St George's, University of London can be found at .

Job responsibilities

A standard full time Job Plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities which includes 8 PAs for direct clinical care and 2 supporting PAs. Sessions will be a mix of acute/emergency work and outpatient reporting. On call commitment is required. This post also includes teaching of undergraduates and radiology registrars in the department.

The diagnostic on call is overseen by a single consultant with the support of a second consultant radiologist on weekends. Each week on call and weekend working is compensated by time in lieu during the week. The post holder can expect up to approximately 5 weekends (on call/second consultant) per year. The department is currently exploring how to address 7 day working. In the future, further sessional working in the evenings and at the weekend on a rotational basis may also be required.

Each job plan will be reviewed within 3 months of appointment and will be subject to change. Whilst it is likely that most of the sessions will be based at St Georges, some evening working and lists at either the Nelson or Queen Marys Roehampton may be needed.

Person Specification Qualifications and training

• Medical Degree
• Full registration with GMC
• CCT in radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview)

Experience

• Reporting A&E, GP, inpatient and out patient plain radiograph examinations
• Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
• Experience of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and trainee specialists
• Reporting of speciality urologist CT and MR.
• Experience in trauma imaging and reporting.

Skills

• Able to evaluate own radiological practice
• Independent in urology speciality US, penile doppler and TRUS.
• Computer, PACS and VR software literate

Knowledge

• Knowledge of legislation relating to radiology e.g. IR(ME)R 2000
• Understand the principles of Clinical Governance
• Experience of urological contrast fluoroscopy speciality investigation.

Other

• Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
• Commitment to CPD and teaching
• An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
• Approachability
• Active interest in research, audit, clinical governance and teaching

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.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust