Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant radiologist

The closing date is 31 October 2025

Job summary

Diagnostic Consultant General Radiologist 1 POST, total 10 PAs, Locum fixed term appointment 12 months. This is a post to cover maternity leave. A sub-speciality interest in Chest and Cardiac Imaging, Neuroradiology or MSK radiology desirable but not essential.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team of radiologists to help deliver a world class service and support our registrar training programme.

The post holder will work with the existing departmental consultants and should be able to demonstrate excellent specialist imaging skills, in addition to strong general radiology abilities.

The clinical duties of the post will include supporting all aspects of the their subspeciality as well as contributing to the general workload of the department. The role will include working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the services in line with performance KPIs and clinical outcome metrics. The job requires the post holder to be able to work under pressure and to be flexible and adaptive to the needs of the patient and the service. Appropriate sub-speciality interest and training is essential.

All of our new post are cross-site posts.

The successful candidate will participate in a general on call rota at the Royal Free Hampstead site, Currently 1:18 frequency.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate in a general on call rota at the Royal Free Hampstead site, Currently 1:18 frequency.

The post holder will provide professional clinical advice to the referring clinicians and hospital management attending relevant departmental meetings to ensure safe and effective services.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Royal Free to be your best

Details

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum including London Weighting

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7532707

Job locations

Cross-Site

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will participate in a general on call rota at the Royal Free Hampstead site, Currently 1:18 frequency.

The post holder will provide professional clinical advice to the referring clinicians and hospital management attending relevant departmental meetings to ensure safe and effective services.

please refer to the attached job description for more details of the job

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will participate in a general on call rota at the Royal Free Hampstead site, Currently 1:18 frequency.

The post holder will provide professional clinical advice to the referring clinicians and hospital management attending relevant departmental meetings to ensure safe and effective services.

please refer to the attached job description for more details of the job

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice in their declared sub-specialty
  • Evidence of medical education, training, and supervision

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the formal supervision of junior trainees
  • Experience of contributing to clinical service development or quality improvement projects

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to provide clear and effective clinical advice to referring clinicians
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a complex and demanding workload
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice in their declared sub-specialty
  • Evidence of medical education, training, and supervision

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the formal supervision of junior trainees
  • Experience of contributing to clinical service development or quality improvement projects

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to provide clear and effective clinical advice to referring clinicians
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a complex and demanding workload

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross-Site

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross-Site

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director of Radiology

Ros Crooks

ros.crooks@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum including London Weighting

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7532707

Job locations

Cross-Site

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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