Consultant in Radiology with interest in Genitourinary (GU) RadiologyConsultant in Radiology with interest in Genitourinary (GU) Radiology

The closing date is 01 November 2026.

Job summary:

Barts Health NHS Trust Clinical Support Services Imaging Service Group is seeking a Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialty interest in Genitourinary (GU) Radiology. This is a new post developed to support the expanding urology service at Whipps Cross Hospital, which serves as the urology hub for Barts Health NHS Trust. The post holder will support increasing demand in uro-oncology and complex urology pathways, working closely with surgical teams undertaking specialist procedures including percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and partial orchidectomy.

Main duties of the job:

• The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of a high-quality uro-radiology service.
• Full support will be provided to develop subspecialty expertise and procedural skills.
• The post will be entirely based at Whipps Cross University Hospital, although collaborative working across the Trust will be supported.
• The applicant should demonstrate excellent general radiology knowledge and have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, and plain film reporting.
• The successful candidate should possess the range of skills, techniques, and proficiency required to provide a high-quality uroradiology service including urointerventional procedures.
• Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department.

About us:

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

Job responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of a high-quality uro-radiology service.
• Full support will be provided to develop subspecialty expertise and procedural skills.
• The post will be entirely based at Whipps Cross University Hospital, although collaborative working across the Trust will be supported.
• The applicant should demonstrate excellent general radiology knowledge and have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, and plain film reporting.
• The successful candidate should possess the range of skills, techniques, and proficiency required to provide a high-quality uroradiology service including urointerventional procedures.
• Research and teaching activities are encouraged and supported by the active academic department.

Person Specification:

Qualifications and Higher Qualifications:

• Essential: MB BS or equivalent, FRCR or equivalent, CCT (or within 6 months of date of interview) or on specialist register.

Knowledge:

• Essential: Evidence of extensive experience in diagnostic radiology as well as Uroradiology IR procedures.
• Desirable: Evidence of participation in relevant regional MDTs & meetings.

Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:

• Essential: Training in relevant subspecialty for the post, e.g. a formal IR fellowship.
• Desirable: A 2nd subspeciality, such as neurology or cardiac radiology.

Clinical Governance:

• Essential: Knowledge of NHS complaints system, record of incident and near miss reporting.
• Desirable: Training in root cause analysis, participation in incident investigation, simulated patient safety training, published audits, radiation protection experience.

Training Expected:

• Essential: Audit experience.
• Desirable: Formal subspeciality record, recorded log of independently performed vascular & non-viral procedures.

Academic Achievements:

• Essential: Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
• Desirable: First author publications in refereed journals.

Higher degree Research/Publications:

• Essential: Record of presentations at specialist societies.
• Desirable: Research grants, grant applications.

Personal Skills:

• Essential: Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates, demonstrates honesty, integrity, and appreciation of ethical dilemmas.

Presentation Skills:

• Essential: Evidence of continuing professional development, able to change and respond to changing circumstances, flexible approach to work, evidence of team working, able to work as part of a team, self-motivated.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship:

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details:

Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust

Address: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London, E11 1NR, United Kingdom.