Locum Consultant Radiologist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in London seeks a Locum Consultant Radiologist for a 12-month role. The successful candidate will provide essential diagnostic services within a busy department. Extensive experience in general radiology is required, along with GMC registration. The role supports an environment emphasizing teaching and research, with no on-call commitments. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• GMC registration required.
• Available to commence soon.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy department providing diagnostic radiology services.
• Participate in research and teaching activities.
• Engage in a training programme with registrars.

Skills

General radiology skills including US, CT, plain film reporting, fluoroscopy and MRI

Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology

Education

MB BS or equivalent

FRCR or equivalent

CCT or within 6 months of date of interview

Job description

Job summary

Barts Health NHS TrustClinical Support ServicesImaging Service Group12 month FTA Consultant Radiologist10 PA's

We are looking for 1 Locum Consultant Radiologist to join a friendly and cohesive team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department and a strong record in teaching, mentoring and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive cross-sectional and diagnostic radiology service for a fixed term of 12 months to address current department shortages, & a general radiology experience is necessary.

Main duties of the job

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospital trusts in Britain as well as being the home of London's Air Ambulance Service. The Trust incorporates St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London and Mile End Hospitals, Newham University Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital.

These posts are for a general Consultant Radiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust. A subspecialty interest is encouraged. The post will be primarily based at Whipps Cross University Hospital.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7369192WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Crosss Road

London

E11 1NR

Job description Job responsibilities

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills including US, CT, plain film reporting, fluoroscopy and MRI, as well as having a subspecialty interest. Applicants should be GMC registered & ideally able to commence in the very near future. No on-call commitment is envisaged in relation to this post.

Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department and there is a highly successful training programme with registrars.

Job description Job responsibilities

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology skills including US, CT, plain film reporting, fluoroscopy and MRI, as well as having a subspecialty interest. Applicants should be GMC registered & ideally able to commence in the very near future. No on-call commitment is envisaged in relation to this post.

Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department and there is a highly successful training programme with registrars.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register

Experience Essential

• Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in regional MDT meetings, of a chosen subspeciality.
• A 2nd subspeciality eg Head & Neck, Neuroradiology or Interventional radiology etc.

Knowledge Essential

• Training in relevant subspecialty for the post
• Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
• Record of presentations at specialist societies
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of NHS complaints system
• Record of incident and near miss reporting

Desirable

• Higher degree
• First author publications in refereed journals
• Research grants - Grant applications
• Training in root cause analysis
• Participation in incident investigation
• Simulated patient safety training
• Published audits
• Radiation Protection experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register

Experience Essential

• Extensive experience in diagnostic radiology

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in regional MDT meetings, of a chosen subspeciality.
• A 2nd subspeciality eg Head & Neck, Neuroradiology or Interventional radiology etc.

Knowledge Essential

• Training in relevant subspecialty for the post
• Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
• Record of presentations at specialist societies
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of NHS complaints system
• Record of incident and near miss reporting

Desirable

• Higher degree
• First author publications in refereed journals
• Research grants - Grant applications
• Training in root cause analysis
• Participation in incident investigation
• Simulated patient safety training
• Published audits
• Radiation Protection experience

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Crosss Road

London

E11 1NR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Crosss Road

London

E11 1NR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)