Job Summary
We are looking for a consultant radiologist for a full time post for general radiology with interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging. The post will be based at the West Middlesex site. Depending on the needs of the department there will be scope for flexible working from the Chelsea & Westminster site for a limited number of sessions per week if needed.
The new appointee will participate in the diagnostic on call rota covering the WM site. The proposed job plan will be subject to change to allow for any future extended 7-day service requirement and provision of services across the entire Trust.
Access to secretarial/administrator support from the Imaging department administrative/PA team. They will also have access to dedicated working office space within the radiology department where they will be able to base themselves and be part of the wider radiology team.
AAC Assessment: 26th March AM 2026
AAC Panel: 26th March PM 2026
The 10 PA contract comprises 8.5 DCC sessions and up to 1.5 SPA sessions.
The job plan will be based on a 4 day week, includes sessions dedicated to general cross sectional and hot CT reporting so it is essential for the prospective candidate to be able to report body CT and general MRI. There will be sessions dedicated to reporting MSK MRI, perform MSK ultrasound and US-guided injections. The successful candidate will also be expected to partake in the rheumatology, orthopaedic and sarcoma MDT’s (shared rota with other MSK consultants). It is desirable to be able to perform CT-guided and US-guided biopsies.
The applicant is expected to be on the Specialist register of the GMC, or within 6 months of CCT, and be a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists.
The successful candidate is expected to have a starting date within 3 months of interview. Interview will be on 26th March 2026.
Trust Information
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide High Quality Care to Patients: adhere to GMC standards for Good Medical Practice; develop and maintain required competencies; ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities; involve patients in decisions about their care and respond to their views; demonstrate, model and encourage Trust Values at all times.
* Research, Teaching and Training: provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and other health care professions as agreed with Service Lead; contribute to training and teaching of medical trainees, medical students, other doctors in training and other staff groups; act as a clinical supervisor and appraiser; collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trust’s research/audit portfolio, meeting full Research Governance requirements; ensure mandatory training is up to date.
* Performance Management: work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance; engage in financial management such as identification and implementation of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively; drive operational efficiency including day‑case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.
* Medical Staff Management and Accountability: adhere to Trust/department guidelines on leave for staff, including professional and study leave; participate in recruitment and induction of junior medical staff; participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle; participate fully in regular departmental activities including meetings and team building activities.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Specialist register of the GMC, or within 6 months of CCT.
* Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists.
* Experience in general cross‑sectional and hot CT reporting, body CT, general MRI, MSK MRI, MSK ultrasound and US‑guided injections.
* Desirability: CT‑guided and US‑guided biopsies; experience in shared MDT rota with other MSK consultants.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026.
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