Consultant Head and Neck Radiologist | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for a Consultant Head and Neck Radiologist to join a friendly team of radiologists with diverse expertise in a busy department with a strong record in teaching and training. The applicant would be expected to join the existing radiologists in providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service at St George’s Hospital.

The successful applicant will be expected, in collaboration with the other radiologists in the department, to oversee and ensure the provision of high-quality clinical services within the Radiology Department. This would primarily consist of providing a comprehensive diagnostic radiology Head and Neck service which includes general plain radiography, CT, ultrasound, and MRI.

Leading Head and Neck cancer and noncancer MDT’s is essential for both adults and children. Experience in thyroid, skull base, maxillofacial and vestibulocochlear pathology is expected as part of the role, alongside delivering exceptional care within the wider diagnostic imaging team.

The post-holder will also participate in a full-time diagnostic on-call rota (approximately 1:15), alongside regular weekend working (with time off in-lieu).

It is expected that applicants will have the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists and a CCT in Radiology or equivalent training and experience.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the UK accommodating more than 1000 beds and employing 6000 members of staff, and is closely integrated to the St George's Hospital Medical School, part of the University of London. We have an established national and international reputation as a leading hospital for specialist care including neurosciences, cardiac care, stroke and oncology. We provide an integrated mix of secondary care and specialist services to children of Wandsworth, Merton and South West London, Surrey and further afield. We have a comprehensive range of paediatric medical and surgical specialist services supported by PICU and NICU and are a joint treatment centre for oncology with the Royal Marsden Hospital. The Trust is a designated level 1 Major Trauma Centre and has been granted Foundation Trust status.

A standard full-time Job Plan will contain 10 Programmed Activities which includes 8 PAs for direct clinical care and 2 supporting PAs. Sessions will be a mix of acute/emergency work and outpatient reporting. On-call commitment is required. This post also includes teaching of undergraduates and radiology registrars in the department.

The diagnostic on-call is overseen by a single consultant with the support of a second consultant radiologist on weekends. Each week on call and weekend working is compensated by time in lieu during the week. The post-holder can expect up to approximately 5 weekends (on-call/second consultant) per year. The department is currently exploring how to address 7 day working. Sessional working in the evenings may be required.

Each job plan will be reviewed within 3 months of appointment and will be subject to change. Whilst it is likely that most of the sessions will be based at St George’s, some evening working and lists at either the Nelson or Queen Mary’s Roehampton may be needed. An indicative job plan is provided below.

This advert closes on Monday 18 May 2026

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