Consultant Radiologist

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are looking for a consultant radiologist for a full time post for general radiologist with an interest in Head & Neck and Neuro imaging, to accommodate expansion in the service.

The post will be cross site, with on call commitment at the West Middlesex site.

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

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: 25th September AM

AAC Panel: 25th September PM

Main duties of the job

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 Head & Neck and Neuro CT/MRI, perform H&N ultrasound and Us-guided FNA/biopsy. The successful candidate will also be expected to partake in the H&N monthly MDT and some neuro MDTs.

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 25th September 2026.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Higher Degree
  • Additional related qualifications e.g. BSc, BA
  • Teaching/ education qualification
  • Level 3 Safeguarding Children as per intercollegiate document.
  • Management Training
  • Understanding of business planning and hospital contracting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience

Experience

Essential

  • 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 general CT reporting
  • 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

Desirable

  • 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 19 July 2026

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