Locum consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in MSK Imaging

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Locum consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in MSK Imaging

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Main area Radiology Grade Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed term contract with on call) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 289-CS-514

Site Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Town London Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/08/ :59 Interview date 16/09/2026

Job overview

This is a locum fixed term appointment for a consultant radiologist with a special interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging (8PAs).

The post will be predominately based at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. On Call service is based at CWH and includes cover of paediatric emergencies.

The 8PA fixed term contract comprises of 6.5 DCC sessions and up to 1.5 SPA sessions.

Main duties of the job

The job plan will be based on a 4 day week and includes sessions dedicated to reporting MSK MRI, perform MSK ultrasound and Ultrasound-guided injections. The successful candidate will already have experience in MSK imaging and intervention; and also be expected to partake in the rheumatology and orthopaedic MDTs. It is desirable to be able to perform CT and US-guided biopsies and arthrograms for MRI studies. Sessions for supporting general workload of the department will be dedicated to general CT/MRI and acute CT reporting.

The proposed job plan will be subject to change to allow for any future extended 7-day service requirement and provision of services across the entire Trust.

The applicant should be on the Specialist register of the GMC, or within 6 months of CCT and be a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent.

The successful candidate will have access to secretarial/administrator support from the Imaging department administrative/PA team. They will also have access to dedicated working office space within the radiology department where they will be able to base themselves and be part of the wider radiology team.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

• The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for Good Medical Practice.
• Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
• Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
• Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
• Demonstrate, model and encourage Trust Values at all times to all patients and staff.

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