Consultant Radiologist (GI Radiology)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospital trust in London is advertising a Consultant Radiologist position, specializing in GI imaging. The role involves supporting specialist imaging services and service commitment to the abdominal sarcoma service. Ideal candidates should hold full GMC registration and relevant specialized training.<br>Key responsibilities include performing diagnostic radiology and participating in audits, teaching, and service development.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
• Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of diagnostic GI radiology.
• Support GI cancer and non-cancer MDTs.
• Provide support for the abdominal sarcoma service.

Skills

Reporting GI imaging

Acute and general diagnostic imaging

Oncology reporting skills

Education

Full registration with the GMC

FRCR or specialist qualification

Job description

Post Summary

We are delighted to advertise a Consultant Radiologist post at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in GI imaging. The post-holder will support the delivery of specialist imaging services, including cancer and non‑cancer work, and will also be responsible for service commitment to the abdominal sarcoma service at UCLH. This is a NHS consultant post within the Department of Radiology in the Imaging Division of the Surgery and Cancer Clinical Board, requiring general/emergency diagnostic radiology experience and sub‑specialty experience in GI radiology.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of diagnostic GI radiology, including benign and cancer imaging. This will include specialist MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and plain radiographs.
• Provide support for GI cancer and non‑cancer GI MDTs.
• Support the abdominal sarcoma service.
• Develop the Radiology service under the guidance of the clinical leads.
• Participate in teaching and training.
• Participate in audit.
• Participate in the general radiology day‑time and on‑call "acute team" service with supervision of resident doctors.
• Provide diagnostic and interventional GI ultrasound as required, depending on the candidate’s skills and experience.

Eligibility and Registration

• Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.
• Relevant CCT or equivalent.
• Entry on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of AAC.
• FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification.

Experience

• At least one year of recognised sub‑specialty training in GI imaging.
• Demonstrable experience in general, acute and oncology imaging.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable expertise in reporting GI imaging.
• Broad reporting ability in acute and general diagnostic imaging.
• General oncology reporting skills.

Desirable

• Luminal GI and endoanal US experience.
• Whole‑body MRI reporting.
• Higher research degree (PhD/MD).

Personal and People Development

• Evidence of leadership skills, good knowledge of imaging techniques in GI diseases.
• Evidence of a track record in radiological research and ethics.
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
• Good organisational and management skills.
• Ability to act within the clinical governance framework of the NHS.
• Computing and IT skills.

Communication

• Crisp, clear communication in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen and negotiate with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.

Additional Information

This vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date due to anticipated high volumes of applications. Please advise not to delay submitting your completed application.