Locum Consultant Radiologist with interest Cardiothoracic imaging

An exciting locum consultant radiologist post (12 months fixed term) to join Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic consultant to join our well established, dedicated and supportive radiology team serving a population of 750,000. The post will cover general radiology and Cardiothoracic Imaging and is primarily located at Queen's/King George Hospital, Romford, with potential work at Barking Community Diagnostic Centre and St. George's CDC in Hornchurch.

• Share an office space and secretarial support with another colleague with access to a PACS reporting station.
• Report CT coronary angiography and have knowledge about cardiac MRI as required for an intended cardiac MRI service.
• Report cross‑sectional images for general radiology performed on the MRI and CT scanners at the CDC centres, King George\'s and Queen\'s Hospitals.
• Contribute to the general duty roster and hot reporting sessions.
• Contribute to the specialist MDTs with other colleagues in rotation.
• Participate regularly in mandatory department meetings.
• Share an on‑call commitment equally with the general radiology consultants.
• Have a PC and a reporting workstation for remote access to images for on‑call purposes.

• Role Requirements We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Full‑time Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Cardiothoracic Imaging to join our Radiology Department to expand our team and enhance support for the Community Diagnostic Centre. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is able to work successfully and flexibly in a team. They will collaborate with thoracic and body radiologists across all sites to maintain and enhance a comprehensive emergency and elective thoracic imaging service. The appointee will also be part of a wider team of consultant radiologists providing subspecialty and general radiological services across the Trust. The post will have a commitment to support a range of diagnostic services. Experience in expert thoracic radiology, cardiac imaging and lung cancer screening programme would be an advantage. This service is integral to early detection, treatment planning, and post‑treatment surveillance for lung cancer, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a high‑volume clinical environment. The department also works closely with the Trust\'s pulmonology, pathology and oncology teams in collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons from neighbouring Trust forming a key part of our multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to patient management.

We are an organisation committed to continuous improvement. We were among the most improved Trusts in England for A&E performance in 2023/24 and Benchmark our progress by notable leadership achievements. Our team of around 8,000 staff comes from 146 countries, with a London Living Wage ethos and a strong commitment to equality and diversity. We operate from two main sites—King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen\'s Hospital in Romford—with two of the busiest emergency departments in London. Our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George\'s Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans performed. We are introducing an electronic patient record next year to improve accessibility of patient records across our seven hospitals and Barts Health.

Clinical / operational responsibilities

To adhere to clinical and quality standards, liaise effectively and promptly with colleagues, general practitioners, community services and all healthcare agencies; maintain and promote team and multi‑disciplinary working. Maintain confidentiality in line with information governance guidelines.

• To make use of physical skills in carrying out roles and responsibilities where appropriate.
• To make judicious use of resources and systems provided by the Trust.

To participate in 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 operational and clinical meetings essential to running the department and/or service. To maintain evidence‑based practice within the area of special interest. To comply with Trust and departmental policies regarding job planning, appraisal and leave. To deputize for an absent consultant or associate specialist when required to complete core services in a timely manner. To ensure prompt attendance at direct clinical care programmed activities. To ensure mandatory training is up to date per Trust policy.

To establish and maintain internal and external communications and relationships.

Essential

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Fellowship/equivalent experience in Cardiothoracic imaging at consultant level

Desirable

• MRCP/MRCS
• Logbook