Consultant Radiologist

Consultant Radiologist

The closing date is 02 March 2026

We are looking for a consultant radiologist for a full time post for a general radiologist with an interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging.

The post will be based at the West Middlesex site. Depending on the needs of the department there will be scope for flexible working from the Chelsea & Westminster site for a limited number of sessions per week if needed.

The new appointee will participate in the diagnostic on call rota covering the WM site.

The proposed job plan will be subject to change to allow for any future extended 7 day service requirement and provision of services across the entire Trust.

The successful candidate will have access to secretarial/administrator support from the Imaging department administrative/PA team. They will also have access to dedicated working office space within the radiology department where they will be able to base themselves and be part of the wider radiology team.

AAC Assessment: 26th March AM 2026

AAC Panel: 26th March PM 2026

Main duties of the job

The 10 PA contract comprises 8.5 DCC sessions and up to 1.5 SPA sessions.

The job plan will be based on a 4 day week, includes sessions dedicated to general cross sectional and hot CT reporting so it is essential for the prospective candidate to be able to report body CT and general MRI. There will be sessions dedicated to reporting MSK MRI, perform MSK ultrasound and US guided injections. The successful candidate will also be expected to partake in the rheumatology, orthopaedic and sarcoma MDTs (shared rota with other MSK consultants). It is desirable to be able to perform CT guided and US guided biopsies.

The new appointee will participate in the diagnostic on call rota covering the WM site (approx. frequency 1 in 16).

The applicant is expected to be on the Specialist register of the GMC, or within 6 months of CCT, and be a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists.

The successful candidate is expected to have a starting date within 3 months of interview. Interview will be on 26th March 2026.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for Good Medical Practice.

Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.

Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.

Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

Demonstrate, model and encourage Trust Values at all times to all patients and staff.

Research, Teaching and Training

Provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professionals as agreed with the Service Lead. To contribute to training and teaching of medical trainees, medical students, other doctors in training and other staff groups.

Act as a clinical supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director/Service Lead.

Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trusts research/audit portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.

Ensure that your mandatory training is up to date as per Trust policy.

The Trust expects all consultants to participate fully in continuing professional development to ensure that skills and knowledge are updated in line with relevant medical developments. Consultants may apply to the study leave budget for help with associated expenses in line with the terms and conditions of their contract. In addition consultants will be expected to undertake some non clinical training and development at the discretion of the trust management, for example, Leadership Training.

Performance Management

To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance.

Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively.

Operational efficiency e.g. day case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.

Medical Staff Management and Accountability

Adhere to Trust / department guidelines on leave, including requesting and reporting absence, and professional and study leave, and to ensure that members of staff for whom you are responsible do the same.

Participate in the recruitment and induction of junior medical staff as delegated by the Clinical Director/Service Lead.

Participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle.

Participate fully in regular departmental activities including department meetings and team building activities.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMET/GMC by date if Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register OR eligible within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
• Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
• Achieved Fellowship of Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
• Experience in teaching medical trainees and other NHS professionals
• Higher Degree
• Additional related qualifications e.g. BSc, BA
• Level 3 Safeguarding Children as per intercollegiate document.
• Management Training
• Understanding of business planning and hospital contracting

Qualifications

• Experience

Experience

• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Audit
• Under and post graduate teaching experience
• Wide training in general, cross sectional radiology and ultrasound
• Relevant Sub specialty training
• Experience in general ultrasound
• Experience in MRI reporting
• Understanding of audit and Clinical Governance and quality control in Radiology
• Experience of Radiology service delivery within a National Health Service department
• Participation in a system of annual appraisal
• Participation in a recognised continuing medical education scheme
• Experience in the interpretation of thoracic imaging
• Experience in soft tissue biopsies and other interventional procedures.
• Experience in interpretation of paediatric imaging

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.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust