Job overview
A fixed term contract post is available for a Post-CCT diagnostic imaging fellow in the Department of Radiology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The following subspecialties are available (up to 1 post each): Paediatric imaging, Gynaecological imaging, Urological imaging, Neuroradiology.
The applicant should possess FRCR or equivalent and should be able to start in August 2026. This post is for a fixed term duration of up to one year, until August 2027.
The Department is based on 3 sites in West London (Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital) and offers a wide exposure to all aspects of diagnostic Imaging. Alongside clinical exposure, this post strongly encourages research, quality improvement and teaching involvement.
Kindly note:There are three posts, two starting in August 2026 and one starting in November 2026.
Main duties of the job
(a) The purpose of this post is to provide advanced subspecialty training in Diagnostic imaging. The fellow will be expected to:
i) Work with the consultants and specialist registrars (SpRs) to fulfil the clinical obligations of the department.
ii) Participate in research projects.
iii) Quality improvement and audit activity.
iv) Participate in formal and informal teaching to SpRs, medical students and ancillary medical personnel.
(b) Clinical Commitment: The fellow will initially be under the direct supervision of a consultant but will have a more autonomous role as they gain experience.
(c) Out of hours work: Mandatory participation in a fellow rota (1:6 weekday evening and weekend days), This would be to support the on call radiology residents. Services include tertiary level multi-modality imaging in hyperacute stroke and neurosurgery, vascular imaging (including for renal and pancreatic transplant assessment), Level 1 major trauma, and all areas of general radiology.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, and season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applications are invited for a fixed term Post-CCT diagnostic imaging radiology fellow. The fellow will work closely alongside an established team of consultant radiologists.
The successful candidate will have completed formal training in radiology, previous experience in imaging of the subspeciality of choice is welcomed. Fellows will gain comprehensive exposure across a broad range of imaging and relevant interventions. The fellow will be also expected to contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and the general work of the department which includes participation in the fellow on-call rota.
An interest in training and research is strongly encouraged, and fellows are invited to organise and participate in regular teaching activities for other trainees in the department.
Applicants must hold FRCR or equivalent. Please apply online for this post. Only online applications will be considered.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. On GMC register/ licensed Medical Practitioner
2. FRCR or equivalent
Desirable criteria
3. Post graduate degrees (BSc, MD, PhD etc)
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential criteria
4. Experience in wide range of imaging modalities and specialties. Experience of reporting Acute imaging with a high level of autonomy including (but not restricted to) Acute neuroradiology and trauma
5. Pre-CCT Subspecialty training in subspecialty of choice
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of working in a level 1 trauma centre
7. Experience of working in comprehensive stroke centre
Audit
Essential criteria
8. Experience of participating in clinical audits
Desirable criteria
9. Experience of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable criteria
10. Publications in peer reviewed journals.
11. Presentations at national or international meetings.
Language
Essential criteria
12. Fluent English speaker
Physical requirements
Essential criteria
13. Physically capable of working as general radiologist
14. Occupational health clearance for the role specified
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
15. Fluent English speaker. Experience of PACS/VR reporting
Clinical skills
Essential criteria
16. General radiology: independent reporting of on call work, CT and Ultrasound and emergency MRI
Desirable criteria
17. Experience of reporting subspecialty specific imaging and basic procedures
Right to work
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