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the closing date is 01 November 2026
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Barts Health NHS Trust

Clinical Support Services

Imaging Service Group

Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialty interest in Genitourinary (GU) Radiology

10 PA's

The advertised post is for a full-time Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialty interest in Genitourinary (GU) Radiology.

This is a new post developed to support the expanding urology service at Whipps Cross Hospital, which serves as the urology hub for Barts Health NHS Trust.

The post holder will support increasing demand in uro-oncology and complex urology pathways, working closely with surgical teams undertaking specialist procedures including percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and partial orchidectomy.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of a high-quality uro-radiology service. Full support will be provided to develop subspecialty expertise and procedural skills.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our existing radiology team. The post will be entirely based at Whipps Cross University Hospital, although collaborative working across the Trust will be supported.

The applicant should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology knowledge and have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound and plain film reporting. Importantly the successful candidate should possess the range of skills, techniques and proficiency required to provide a high-quality uroradiology service including urointerventional procedures to our patients.

Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department and there is a highly successful training programme with registrars.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of a high-quality uro-radiology service. Full support will be provided to develop subspecialty expertise and procedural skills.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our existing radiology team. The post will be entirely based at Whipps Cross University Hospital, although collaborative working across the Trust will be supported.

The applicant should be able to demonstrate excellent general radiology knowledge and have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound and plain film reporting. Importantly the successful candidate should possess the range of skills, techniques and proficiency required to provide a high-quality uroradiology service including urointerventional procedures to our patients.

Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department and there is a highly successful training programme with registrars.

 
Person Specification
Qualifications and Higher Qualifications
Essential
MB BS or equivalent
FRCR or equivalent
CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register
Knowledge
Essential
Evidence of extensive experience in diagnostic radiology as well as Uroradiology IR procedures
Desirable
Evidence of participation in relevant regional MDTs & meetings.
Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:
Essential
Training in relevant subspecialty for the post, e.g. a formal IR fellowship
Desirable
A 2nd subspeciality, such as neurology or cardiac radiology.
Clinical Governance
Essential
Knowledge of NHS complaints system Record of incident and near miss reporting
Desirable
Training in root cause analysis
Participation in incident investigation
Simulated patient safety training
Published audits
Radiation Protection experience
Training Expected
Essential
Audit experience
Desirable
Formal subspeciality record.
Recorded log of independently
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
Track record of recent QI projects
Desirable
performed vascular & non-vascular procedures
Academic Achievements:
Essential
Experience of research, presentations to learned societies
Desirable
First author publications in refereed journals
Higher degree
Research/Publications:
Essential
Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
Research grants
Grant applications
Personal Skills
Essential
Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Presentation Skills
Personal qualities and self management
Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development
Able to change and respond to changing circumstances
Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
Able to work as part of a team
Self Motivted
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust

Address
Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom