Job summary
This is a locum post for a period of up to one year providing maternity leave cover for one consultant. The appointee will join the on-call rota for general paediatric radiology at GOSH, which is currently 1:10 frequency.

Main duties of the job
The expected overall job plan is for 8 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs and 2 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) PAs.

The position will involve general paediatric radiology sessions at Great Ormond Street including reporting (plain film, CT, MRI and external imaging), ultrasound, fluoroscopy, MDT attendance and supervision of complex CT and MRI examinations

There is a system of internal cover which operates in the department and the internal cover sessions will involve the same modalities as the other designated DCC sessions (see Appendix 1 for specimen job plan).

The appointee is required to participate in a non-resident on call rota (currently 1:10) with the other general radiologists. On call covers general radiology emergencies only, with separate on call cover provided by interventional radiology and neuroradiology. 0.5PA (DCC) is included in the job plan for time dealing with emergencies on call. First on call will be provided by an off-site SpR / Trust Fellow.

The appointee will be expected to support education and training within the department working alongside the training programme director, Dr Marina Easty.

List of MDT meetings that Radiology support
Radiologists at GOSH join a wide range of multidisciplinary teams. MDTs are conducted as a combination of teleconferences using MS Teams, and hybrid meetings. The radiology conference room has been recently upgraded to provide state of the art hybrid meeting facilities.

About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Details
Date posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 271-MDL-8114984
Job locations: GOSH, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential

• Full GMC Registration or evidence of eligibility for full GMC registration.
• MBBS or Equivalent
• On specialist register for Radiology (CCT or equivalent), or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview
• Accredited to and Fellow of The Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
• Management qualification
• Research/ Publications in paediatric radiology

Experience/Knowledge
Essential

• Experience in paediatric radiology
• Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
• Completion of at least 1 year of subspecialty training in paediatric radiology

Desirable

• Experience of clinical leadership or management

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• High level written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Presentation skills
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment.
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Leadership skills
• Presentation skills

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
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address: GOSH, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead Body Radiology
Alistair Calder
alistair.calder@gosh.nhs.uk

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.