Consultant Radiologist chest imaging

Overview

Job Title: Consultant Radiologist with a sub-specialty interest in Chest Imaging

The Radiology department at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a sub-specialty interest in Chest Imaging. The position is 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week, with an additional PA for on-call commitments. Based primarily at The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, you may be asked to work at other Trust sites as needed.

• 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) serves West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave programme focusing on prevention, early support, and joined-up care across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. We are Disability Confident and an equal opportunities employer.

• Date posted: 22 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,748 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 000407
• Job locations: The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX

• Job responsibilities (overview): Provide expert clinical care in Radiology, including outpatient, inpatient, community and on-call services; participate in MDT meetings and case discussions; contribute to guidelines and protocols; supervise resident medical staff; engage in clinical audit, quality improvement, and research; participate in clinical governance and risk management; maintain documentation; collaborate with colleagues and external partners.
• Teaching and training: Provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, resident doctors, nurses and allied health professionals; participate in postgraduate education and training programmes.
• Research and innovation: Support or lead research within the department; contribute to publications and presentations at professional conferences.
• Management and leadership: Participate in departmental meetings and service planning; contribute to workforce planning and service redesign; take on leadership roles as appropriate within the department or Trust.

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

• 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.

Desirable experience

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure may be required.

Employer details

• Employer: The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
• Address: The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX
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