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Consultant Neuroradiologist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

London, W6 8RF Permanent Posted 28 August 2026 Apply by 20 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

We are an established, dynamic, flexible and friendly team of 12 Diagnostic Neuroradiologists.

This new consultant DNR consultant post is based at the Charing Cross Hospital site of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.There will be rotational session at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust (approximately 1 per month).

The post has been created to support the increase in diagnostic Neuroimaging and is suitable for those who have undertaken subspecialty training in diagnostic neuroradiology. We would welcome those with additional imaging guided spinal injection skills and or a subspeciality interests in paediatrics.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of diagnostic Neuroradiology work, which will include the reporting of relevant CT and MR examinations including advanced physiological imaging. The candidate will be expected to support clinical pathways through the preparation and delivery of subspecialty MDT meetings. Out of hours the team contribute to a 1:10 consultant on call rota, which is performed off site. There is a mature remote reporting solution to support the on-call provision, and where appropriate, limited weekday remote working is possible.

There is the opportunity to contribute to the teams delivering image guided spinal injections and paediatric neuroradiology.

Teaching is fully embedded with the department. All consultants are expected to provide clinical supervision for inhouse and rotating specialist trainees. This can extend to formal educational supervisor roles.

Research is strongly encouraged and the department has a dedicated research team which can help facilitate research interests.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £113,565 to £150,569 WTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-COND117

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Diagnostic Neuroradiology Consultant post Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Based at Charing Cross Site, with limited rotational components to other sites.

Potential for small volume remote reporting as part of agreed job plan.

The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of diagnostic Neuroradiology work, which will include the reporting of relevant CT and MR examinations including advanced physiological imaging.

The candidate will be expected to support clinical pathways through the rotational delivery of acute hot desk neuroradiology along with the preparation and delivery of subspecialty MDT meetings.

Out of hours, the team contribute to a 1:10 consultant on call rota, which is performed off site. There is a mature remote reporting solution to support the on-call provision and supervision of the radiology specialist trainees.

There is the opportunity to contribute to the teams delivering image guided spinal injections and paediatric neuroradiology.

Teaching is fully embedded with the department. All consultants are expected to provide clinical supervision for inhouse and rotating specialist trainees. This can extend to formal educational supervisor roles.

Research is strongly encouraged and the department has a dedicated research team which can help facilitate research interests.

The formal appointment to post is competitive. This includes, information from the application form, interview and clinical skills assessment. It is subject to relevant HR clearances.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
  • On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
  • Appropriate Royal College Membership (FRCR or equivalent)

Knowledge/skills

Essential

  • Formal subspecialty training in Neuroradiology or substantial consultant experience in a dedicated neurosciences centre.
  • Use of Physiological imaging for diagnostic assessment
  • Experience in running tertiary referral MDTs
  • IT Skills and computer literacy

Academic achievements including research/publications

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Language

Essential

  • Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
  • Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
  • Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
  • Able to work as part of a team

Audit

Essential

  • Understanding of principles of clinical audit

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

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UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/

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