Consultant GI/ HPB Radiologist | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 27 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £105,504 to £139,882 per annum WTE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, W2 1NY |
| Company: | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7238885/290-COND033 |
Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a specialist interest in diagnostic GI/HPB imaging to join the existing cohesive and dedicated team of 7 WTE consultant GI radiologists.
This is a post to replace retirement and to support the growing needs of faster diagnosis standards and improve turnaround times, while delivering comprehensive diagnostic HPB/GI and general radiology services to West London.The post will be based at The Hammersmith Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, in part depending on need and subspecialty interest.
The successful applicants should have completed training in diagnostic radiology and be within 6 months of their CCT. They should have a specialist interest in Hepatobiliary/GI radiology.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent general emergency radiology skills and have extensive experience in all aspects of cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, trauma imaging and plain film reporting.
In particular, imaging interpretation for tertiary level regional hepatology and hepatobiliary MDTs is sought, alongside the full range of complex upper and lower GI surgery. Imperial is also a renal transplant centre.
Sessions in acute reporting, general and sub-specialist reporting, fluoroscopy and ultrasound (general and specialist) will be expected but specific departmental services requiring support include:
• · Benign and malignant hepatopancreaticobiliary MDTs.
• · CT Colonography.
• · GI and general abdominopelvic fluoroscopic procedures
• · Specialist ultrasound – ideally including procedural (biopsy/drainage). Contrast-enhanced skill-set also would be encouraged but not essential.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute sessions to the general work of the department, including duty “hot desk” reporting, Part of this could take the form of an extended day performing a general US list or acute cross sectional reporting session pending job plan negotiation.
During 2 sessions of SPA time, the postholder will be expected to contribute to the management, training and research activities of the department. The post will also contribute to the support of reporting radiographers.
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, 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.
Please refer to the full job description and person specification provided for the responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
· MB BS or equivalent
· FRCR or equivalent
· CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
· ILS training to be provided locally
Desirable
· MRCP/MRCS
· MD, PhD
Knowledge
Essential
· Formal subspecialty training in abdominal imaging specific to HPB/GI disease, and ability to report a variety of general radiology ultrasound, CT and MRI.
· Ability to perform diagnostic fluoroscopy pertaining to GI conditions
· Ability to report CT colonography studies.
· Ability to lead the radiology provision for speciality MDT’s
Desirable
· Fellowship training in HPB/GI imaging.
· Tertiary centre HPB MDT experience.
· Image-guided biopsy and drainage.
Personal Attributes
· Self-motivated
· Ability to work under pressure
· Able to work as part of a team
· Reliable work record
· Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
· Able to change and respond to changing circumstances
· Evidence of continuing professional development
The trust has a mature remote working infrastructure, resulting in the potential to work an agreed, but limited number of sessions of the job plan from home.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Jun 2025