Consultant Cross Sectional Radiologist with Interest in Neuro

This is a newly created post designed for candidates with strong training in cross-sectional radiology, with a specialist interest in neuro and cardiac imaging. We are delighted to invite applications for this exciting opportunity to join the radiology team at Kingston Hospital.

This role offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic and evolving service, supporting growing demand in key areas while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking department.

Main duties of the job

The current job plan supports a full-time 10 PA substantive consultant post at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. Applications are welcomed from candidates wishing to work less than full time or those interested in job-sharing arrangements.

Applicants should have broad experience in general radiology, with specialist interests in cardiac imaging and neuroradiology. Competence in general CT and MRI reporting is essential, alongside the ability to contribute to relevant Cancer MDTs, participate in hot reporting, and undertake duty radiologist sessions.

It is anticipated that remote access will be available for all consultants to support home working, in line with the implementation of the regional RIS/PACS system.

It is anticipated that remote access to allow home working will be available for all consultants as the regional RIS/PACS system come online (provisionally late 2024).

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology (or within 6 months of CCT)
• FRCR or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Higher postgraduate degree (MSc, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in general radiology with competence in CT and MRI reporting
• Experience contributing to Cancer MDTs
• Experience in acute imaging, including hot reporting or equivalent service provision

Desirable

• Experience in cardiac CT reporting
• Experience in neuroradiology reporting
• Experience in service development, pathway redesign, or quality improvement initiatives

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement principles
• Knowledge of clinical radiology practice and evidence-based imaging Familiarity with Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) standards and guidance

Desirable

• Awareness of national targets and pathways (e.g. cancer pathways, cardiac CT targets such as DM01)

Other

Essential

• Commitment to CPD and maintaining professional standards
• Flexible approach to working, including participation in on-call rota and remote reporting where appropriate

Desirable

• Experience of working across multiple sites or within a networked radiology service

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing clinical demands
• Competence in vetting imaging requests and providing clinical advice to referrers
• Proficient in IT systems including RIS/PACS and standard Microsoft applications

Desirable

• Understanding of radiology workforce challenges, service delivery models, and demand/capacity pressures

About the employer

The successful candidate will participate in a diagnostic on-call rota with an approximate frequency of 1 in 18.

Weekday on-call duties will be on-site from 17:00 to 20:00, supporting urgent imaging, hot reporting, and clinical queries. Weekend on-call commitments will be on-site from 08:00 to 17:00, contributing to acute service provision and maintaining timely reporting for urgent and emergency cases.

Overnight CT reporting (20:00-08:00) is currently outsourced via an external provider (4Ways). However, the on-call radiologist will remain available from home overnight to provide clinical support for urgent imaging requirements, including ultrasound and other time-critical cases where radiologist input is required.