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Locum Consultant in Radiology
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2281337
Job summary
Radiology Services is seeking to appoint a new full time (10 PA) Locum Consultant Neuroradiologist. The post is for 12 months and is required to fill temporary vacancies and to meet increasing demand for our services.
Please note we are looking for someone who is able to start immediately.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Guy's and St. Thomas'. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.
We would like to appoint a locum (10PA) Consultant Radiologist (9 DCC / 1 SPA) with subspecialist Neuroradiology experience. This post is required to meet increasing demand for neuroradiological reporting and to help further support the growing Neuroradiology service. The post holder will be involved in the full range of neuroradiology imaging, including MRI brain, spine and neurovascular reporting for both acute and outpatient settings. Specialised reporting and MDM commitments might be required depending on the applicant skill set and service need.
About us
As an organisation, we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This includes asking certain groups of staff to work more flexibly so that we can offer services to patients in the evenings and at weekends. We regard this flexibility as essential if we are to continue to provide first class patient care in the future. As a result, any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern of working in the future if required and in accordance with the provisions of the new Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust consultant contract.
Details
Date posted
17 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum excl. London Zone
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-LCON1214
Job locations
Radiology Department, St Thomas Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
Westminster
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Guys and St Thomas provide specialist Neuroradiology services for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Type 2, sickle cell disease, neuro-ophthalmology, infectious diseases and neuro-oncology stereotactic radiosurgical intervention (SRS).
The departmental neuroradiology case mix is diverse, cultivating close interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting a rewarding work experience. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and collegiate atmosphere, and where needed we will support the appointee in any areas needed to further develop skills and experience. There is also the opportunity for Home Reporting sessions.
The site of St Thomas hospital is also home to Evelina London Childrens Hospital providing local and subspecialist paediatric services. As part of this neuroradiology consultant position candidates may be required to report paediatric neuroradiology studies. It is therefore a desirable criteria that candidates have some prior paediatric neuroradiology experience, though not essential. Knowledge and experience can be built upon within the role and appointed consultants supported in the further development of these skills.
This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join our team, and experience a wide range of subspecialty and general neuroradiology within a supportive environment.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***
Job description
Job responsibilities
Guys and St Thomas provide specialist Neuroradiology services for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Type 2, sickle cell disease, neuro-ophthalmology, infectious diseases and neuro-oncology stereotactic radiosurgical intervention (SRS).
The departmental neuroradiology case mix is diverse, cultivating close interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting a rewarding work experience. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and collegiate atmosphere, and where needed we will support the appointee in any areas needed to further develop skills and experience. There is also the opportunity for Home Reporting sessions.
The site of St Thomas hospital is also home to Evelina London Childrens Hospital providing local and subspecialist paediatric services. As part of this neuroradiology consultant position candidates may be required to report paediatric neuroradiology studies. It is therefore a desirable criteria that candidates have some prior paediatric neuroradiology experience, though not essential. Knowledge and experience can be built upon within the role and appointed consultants supported in the further development of these skills.
This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join our team, and experience a wide range of subspecialty and general neuroradiology within a supportive environment.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT.
- FRCR or equivalent
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Completion of specialist radiology training programme Independent performance and reporting of general CT< MRI and X-ray imaging.
Desirable
- Experience in participating and leading multidisciplinary meetings
- Experience of Independent MDM work
Audit Management and IT
Essential
- Understand the role of clinical governance and audit in a successful department.
- Management and IT skills.
- Understanding of principles of audit.
Desirable
- Specific audits in Radiology.
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Understand the importance of research and its role in imaging.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Track record of published research in peer reviewed publications.
- Innovative and enthusiastic approach to imaging research
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate a team.
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Interpersonal Skills; Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Interpersonal Skills; Ability to work as part of a team
- Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
- Leadership experience of Transformation and Change Management within the NHS
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT.
- FRCR or equivalent
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Completion of specialist radiology training programme Independent performance and reporting of general CT< MRI and X-ray imaging.
Desirable
- Experience in participating and leading multidisciplinary meetings
- Experience of Independent MDM work
Audit Management and IT
Essential
- Understand the role of clinical governance and audit in a successful department.
- Management and IT skills.
- Understanding of principles of audit.
Desirable
- Specific audits in Radiology.
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Understand the importance of research and its role in imaging.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Track record of published research in peer reviewed publications.
- Innovative and enthusiastic approach to imaging research
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate a team.
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Interpersonal Skills; Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Interpersonal Skills; Ability to work as part of a team
- Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
- Leadership experience of Transformation and Change Management within the NHS
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.
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.
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
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Radiology Department, St Thomas Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
Westminster
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Radiology Department, St Thomas Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
Westminster
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)