Locum Consultant Radiologist - sub-specialism in Paediatrics


Location
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro-rata
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
27 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 6 months (3-6 months, with view to be given the opportunity to be made permanent via the AAC process in future)
Posted Date
10 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

9 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    On GMC’s specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC’s specialist register by date of interview

  • Qualifications

    FRCR (or equivalent)

  • Clinical skills

    Able to report a range of CT imaging independently.

  • Clinical skills

    Proficient in performing general adult and paediatric ultrasound

  • Clinical skills

    Competent reporting plain x-ray, including NICU X-rays.

  • Clinical skills

    Neuro and spine MR reporting experience

  • Teaching & training

    Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching

  • Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality

    Extensive experience in Paediatric imaging.

  • Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality

    Participation in paediatric multidisciplinary team meetings

Desirable

4 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Qualifications

    Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD) MRCP or equivalent

  • Clinical skills

    Paediatric and Neo-natal Neuro and MSK MR

  • Teaching & training

    Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification

  • Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality

    Fellowship in paediatric imaging

Job overview

General radiologist with a subspecialist interest in Paediatric imaging.

As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality, safe health care to patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:

  • the provision of an exceptional service
  • undertaking all work in accordance with trust policies and procedures including the Code of Behaviour
  • contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development
  • conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of Homerton’s business plans

Main duties of the job

  • Clinical responsibilities

The main duties of the post will be as follows:

  • To provide, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, a comprehensive radiology service.
  • To provide an imaging advisory service for the hospital together with other Consultants in line with an agreed job plan with on call rota and prospective cover
  • To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners and community services.
  • To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary working within the radiology department.
  • To participate in the governance process.
  • To take part in continuing medical education activities
  • Teaching and academic activity
  • Research and development
  • Management and clinical audit
  • Continuing professional development

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

It is anticipated the job plan will consist of: 2 sessions Ultrasound, 1 session MR, 2 sessions CT (1 acute CT and 1 session cold reporting), 1 session NICU X-ray reporting, 1 session meetings (interesting cases, neonatal and paediatric x-ray meetings), 1 session On Call and 2 SPAs. Part time applications would be considered.

The post holder will be expected to be flexible and co-operative in accordance with the requirements of the department.

Morning lists commence at 8.30 or 9am. Afternoon lists end at 5pm.

The on call commitment varies depending upon staffing levels within the department but will not exceed 1 in 10 weekends.

Please refer to the attached JD for more details.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Locum Consultant Radiologist - sub-specialism in Paediatrics with Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Radiology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro-rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (3-6 months, with view to be given the opportunity to be made permanent via the AAC process in future). The application deadline is 27 Sep 2026.

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