Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for a Locum Consultant Radiologist post with a specialist interest in paediatric imaging (10PAs). The post has arisen due to maternity leave. Applicants wishing to work part time are encouraged to apply and will be accommodated if successful. Start date mid-August 2025 for one year duration. This is a perfect job for those looking for an opportunity to grow into a consultant post in a supportive environment.
The post will be based at St Marys and Queen Charlottes Hospital. St Marys Hospital is a centre for paediatric infectious disease, paediatric haematology and oncology (Level 2). There is a large bone marrow transplant unit, a busy general paediatric department and an established PICU. There are two neonatal units across the two sites (St Mary's hospital & Queen Charlottes Hospital) with two dedicated NICUs. St Mary's Hospital is the paediatric trauma centre for north west London. There is a paediatric surgery service in combination with Chelsea NHS trust. The imaging department supports busy A&E departments, UCC centres and general practitioners.
The successful candidate will have completed formal training in radiology and will have experience in paediatric radiology.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate's clinical work will involve reporting paediatric plain radiographs and cross-sectional imaging, performing paediatric ultrasound and fluoroscopy and attending paediatric MDT meetings. The candidate will be fully supported by the existing paediatric radiology team.
Close collaboration with the paediatric radiology team and clinicians in the management of patients will be paramount.
The appointee will contribute to the general work in the department, including duty "hot desk" reporting and general CT reporting. There is no-call commitment with this post however the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the "hot" duty rota reporting, evening and weekend general reporting rotas.
A strong interest in teaching and training will be welcomed to support the radiology training scheme, sonographers and reporting radiographers. There will be ample opportunities for audit and research projects in line with the candidate's interests.
The post will be mainly based at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington and Queen Charlotte's Hospital, Hammersmith.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full JD attached.
Programmed activities (PAs)
For a whole-time contract: A total of 10 PAs
Clinical Activities: 9 PAs per week (including clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
Supporting Professional Activities: 1 PAs per week (including audit, clinical governance, CPD, teaching, research, educational supervision of junior staff and CPD)
Monday am Paediatric ultrasound Neonatal MDT pm SPA
Tuesday am Paediatric MDT/ Paediatric fluoroscopy pm Paediatric MDT/Reporting
Wednesday am Paediatric ultrasound pm General CT Reporting
Thursday am Reporting pm Paediatric ultrasound
Friday am Reporting pm HOT session 1-3 Reporting (Queen Charlottes/Hammersmith Hospital)
Regular meetings: There are various MDT and departmental/ divisional meetings which the post-holder will attend as required.
Key areas of responsibilities:
Provide high quality care to patients in Imaging
Research, teaching and training
Leadership and team working
The applicants must hold their CCT in Radiology or be on the GMC Speciality Register, or be within 6 months of being granted a CCT. Candidates who wish to work only part-time are encouraged to apply, as are applicants interested in job-sharing.
For informal discussions or visits, please contact:
Dr May-ai Seah, Head of Specialty, General/Paediatric Imaging (mayai.seah@nhs.net)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full JD attached.
Programmed activities (PAs)
For a whole-time contract: A total of 10 PAs
Clinical Activities: 9 PAs per week (including clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
Supporting Professional Activities: 1 PAs per week (including audit, clinical governance, CPD, teaching, research, educational supervision of junior staff and CPD)
Monday am Paediatric ultrasound Neonatal MDT pm SPA
Tuesday am Paediatric MDT/ Paediatric fluoroscopy pm Paediatric MDT/Reporting
Wednesday am Paediatric ultrasound pm General CT Reporting
Thursday am Reporting pm Paediatric ultrasound
Friday am Reporting pm HOT session 1-3 Reporting (Queen Charlottes/Hammersmith Hospital)
Regular meetings: There are various MDT and departmental/ divisional meetings which the post-holder will attend as required.
Key areas of responsibilities:
Provide high quality care to patients in Imaging
Research, teaching and training
Leadership and team working
The applicants must hold their CCT in Radiology or be on the GMC Speciality Register, or be within 6 months of being granted a CCT. Candidates who wish to work only part-time are encouraged to apply, as are applicants interested in job-sharing.
For informal discussions or visits, please contact:
Dr May-ai Seah, Head of Specialty, General/Paediatric Imaging (mayai.seah@nhs.net)
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- On GMC register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Formal subspecialty training in paediatric imaging including fluoroscopy, CT and MRI.
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- General radiology skills in plain radiography, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
Desirable
- Previous organisational role Knowledge and experience of handling of clinical incidents
Leadership & Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Management of staff
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
Desirable
- Previous organisational role Knowledge and experience of handling of clinical incidents
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/ postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Previous specific training role
- Formal educational qualification
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Desirable
- Evidence of research activity and output, including publications/ grants
Language and communication skills
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure Able to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- On GMC register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Formal subspecialty training in paediatric imaging including fluoroscopy, CT and MRI.
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- General radiology skills in plain radiography, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
Desirable
- Previous organisational role Knowledge and experience of handling of clinical incidents
Leadership & Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Management of staff
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
Desirable
- Previous organisational role Knowledge and experience of handling of clinical incidents
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/ postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Previous specific training role
- Formal educational qualification
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Desirable
- Evidence of research activity and output, including publications/ grants
Language and communication skills
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure Able to work as part of a team
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.
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.
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).
