Locum Consultant Radiologist interest Cardiothoracic imaging

Locum Consultant Radiologist with interest Cardiothoracic imaging

The closing date is 22 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate interested in a locum consultant radiologist post (12 months fixed term) to join our team at Barking Havering, and Redbridge University Hospital Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic consultant to join our well established, dedicated and supportive radiology team to serve a population of 750,000.

The post will cover general radiology and Cardiothoracic Imaging.

The post holder will be primarily located at Queen's / King George Hospital, Romford, but may require working at Barking CDC at Barking and St. George's CDC at Hornchurch.

The post holder is expected to:

• share an office space, secretarial support with another colleague with access to a PACS reporting station.
• report CT coronary angiography and be knowledgeable about cardiac MRI, as may be 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 Hospital.
• contribute to the general duty roster and hot reporting sessions.
• contribute to the specialist MDTs with other colleagues in rotation.
• participate regularly in the mandatory department meetings.
• share an on‑call commitment equally with the general radiology consultants.
• have a PC and in addition 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 dynamic team for Radiology Department at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust 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 be expected to collaborate with the 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.

4. Clinical / operational responsibilities

To adhere to the appropriate clinical and quality standards, liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, general practitioners, community services and all healthcare agencies and maintain and promote team and multi‑disciplinary working.

To maintain confidentiality about sensitive data as per Trust's information governance guidelines.

• To make use of physical skills in carrying out roles and responsibilities wherever appropriate.
• To make judicious use of the resources and systems made available by the Trust.
• To participate in the 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 and participate in operational and clinical meetings where these are deemed essential to the running of the department and/or service.
• To acquire and maintain the required level of evidence‑based practice within your area of special interest.
• To comply with all the trust and departmental policies in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave.
• To deputise for an absent consultant or associate specialist colleague on occasions where this is…