Locum Consultant Radiologist with interest in Upper GI Imaging

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in London seeks a dedicated radiologist specialized in Upper GI imaging. This role involves participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, performing diagnostic imaging, and contributing to professional development through teaching. Applicants should hold a Fellowship from the Royal College of Radiologists and have strong interpretative skills. A commitment to patient-centered care is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Upper GI imaging required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to supervise and perform contrast procedures.

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to weekly Upper GI MDT meetings.
• Supervise and perform barium/contrast procedures.
• Report urgent AE and inpatient CT scans.

Skills

Upper GI imaging expertise

Strong interpretative and reporting skills

Teaching and supervising skills

Education

Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists

Full GMC registration with a license to practice

Fellowship/equivalent experience in upper GI imaging at consultant level

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled radiologist with a subspecialty interest in Upper Gastrointestinal (Upper GI) imaging to join our dynamic team.

The Upper GI subspecialty of the Radiology Department at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and staging of a wide range of upper gastrointestinal conditions, particularly oesophageal and gastric cancers. This service is integral to early detection, treatment planning, and post-treatment surveillance, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a high-volume clinical environment. The Upper GI imaging service comprises a team of experienced radiologists and radiographers, delivering a full suite of diagnostic modalities. The department works closely with the Trust's upper GI surgical, gastroenterology, pathology and oncology teams, forming a key part of our multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to patient management. BHRUT is a recognised regional centre for Upper GI cancer surgery and home to the Digestive Diseases Centre, integrating gastroenterology, advanced endoscopy, and surgical services. The Trust performs over 18,000 GI endoscopy procedures annually, supporting diagnostic and therapeutic services. Radiology plays a central role in staging, surveillance, and emergency imaging, with active participation in weekly Upper GI MDTs, contributing to the Trust's multidisciplinary approach to complex GI care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to attend and contribute to weekly Upper GI MDT meetings, ensuring collaborative decision-making and optimal patient care. This position will be part of a 1:4 MDT rota, ensuring an equitable distribution of workload while maintaining high service standards. Applicants should have prior experience in Upper GI imaging, possess strong interpretative and reporting skills, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development. Apart from cross-sectional imaging, the candidate is expected to supervise and perform barium/contrast procedures. Teaching and supervising radiology trainees and junior radiologists is part of the role. There is on-call service for general radiology and is consultant led, and the on-call consultant is expected to report urgent AE and inpatient CT scans from 17:00 to 20:00 and 8:00 to 9:00 on weekdays and 8:00 to 18:00 on weekends.

About us

We are an organisation focused on ongoing improvement to deliver care we’re proud of. We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have a diverse workforce and are committed to flexible working where possible. Our patients benefit from our Women’s Health Hub and other community and diagnostic services across the Trust. We are committed to fair employment and patient-centred care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To adhere to the appropriate clinical and quality standards, liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, general practitioners, community services and all healthcare agencies and maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary working.
• To maintain confidentiality about sensitive data as per Trusts information governance guidelines.
• To participate in the development and implementation of policy and/ or management of radiology services.
• To attend and participate in departmental governance meetings including investigations of incidents and audits where necessary.
• To attend and participate in operational and clinical meetings where these are deemed essential to the running of the department and/or service.
• To acquire and maintain the required level of evidence-based practice within your area of special interest.
• To comply with all the trust and departmental policies in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave.
• To deputize for an absent consultant or associate specialist colleague on occasions where this is necessary to complete core services in a timely manner.
• To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care programmed activities.
• To ensure mandatory training is up to date as per the trust policy.

To establish and maintain communication and relationship both internally and externally.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

Essential

• Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• Fellowship/ equivalent experience in upper GI imaging at consultant level.

Desirable

• MRCP/MRCS
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