Consultant Radiologist chest imaging

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Radiology to join our team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The successful candidate will provide high‑quality clinical care, contribute to service development, and educate and train resident staff. The Advisory Appointment Committee for this vacancy is provisionally scheduled for 29th April 2026.

• Provide expert clinical care in Radiology, including outpatient, inpatient, community and on‑call services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions in hospital and community settings.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Supervise and support resident medical staff.
• Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement, and research activities.
• Participate in clinical governance and risk management.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and external partners.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high‑quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave, a national programme that is changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined‑up services across health, social care and the voluntary sector. This means we are working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

It is an exciting time to join The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. PAHT has been awarded funding to support the vision for the West Essex Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) in providing timely access to diagnostics for all of the West Essex population, tackling health inequalities and achieving the 28‑day Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) for all potential cancer and non‑cancer patients.

Clinical patient pathways will be joined up between primary, community and secondary care by redesigning existing healthcare provision to include elective and non‑elective models of care and extension of opening hours.

The Radiology department is actively seeking to recruit a Consultant Radiologist with a sub‑specialty interest in Chest Imaging. This position will consist of 10 PAs per week, with an additional PA for on‑call commitments. You will support a busy and diverse Imaging service, with a scope to further develop the appointee's area of special interest.

You will be based primarily at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, but may be asked to work at any of the other two sites that make up the Trust, St. Margaret's in Epping and Herts & Essex in Bishops Stortford. If successful, you will take part in multi‑disciplinary meetings and participate in teaching Radiology registrars. The Advisory Appointment Committee for this vacancy is provisionally scheduled for 29th April 2026.

• Provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, resident doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
• Participate in postgraduate education and training programmes.

Support or lead research within the department.
Contribute to publications and presentations at professional conferences.

Participate in departmental meetings and service planning.
Contribute to workforce planning and service redesign initiatives.
Take on leadership roles as appropriate within the department or Trust.

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• CCT (or equivalent) in relevant specialty or within 6 months of achieving.

• Sub‑specialty training aligned with service needs.
• Higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD) or additional postgraduate qualifications.
• Formal teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert in Medical Education).

• Broad and relevant clinical experience in the specialty.
• Experience in teaching and supervising resident doctors and medical students.
• Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement.

• Experience in service development or redesign.
• Experience in curriculum development or educational leadership.
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals, involvement in clinical research or trials.
• Previous experience working in the NHS or similar healthcare system.