Locum Consultant Radiologist specialist interest in Chest

Job overview
It is a exciting time to join The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.
PAHT have been awarded the funding to support the vision for the West Essex Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) in providing timely access to diagnostics for all of the West Essex population, tackling health inequalities and achieving the 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) for all potential cancer and non-cancer patients. Clinical patient pathways will be joined up between primary, community and secondary care by redesigning existing healthcare provision to include elective and non-elective models of care and extension of opening hours.
The Radiology department at the Princess Alexandra Hospital is actively seeking to recruit a Locum Consultant Radiologist with a sub-specialty interest in Chest Imaging (any other specialities will be considered). This position will consist of 10 PAs per week, with an additional PA for on-call commitments.
You will support a busy and diverse Imaging service, with a scope to further develop the appointee’s area of special interest.
Main duties of the job
This is a position required to support the Radiology service at the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) and have an interest in Chest Imaging, pursuing opportunities to expand the Chest service (any other specialities will be considered).
You will be based primarily at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, but may be asked to work at any of the other 2 sites that make up the Trust, St. Margaret’s in Epping and Herts & Essex in Bishops Stortford.
If successful, you will take part in multi-disciplinary meetings and participate in teaching Radiology registrars.
The Advisory Appointment Committee for this vacancy is provisionally scheduled for 29th July 2026.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, resident doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
• Participate in postgraduate education and training programmes.
• Support or lead research within the department.
• Contribute to publications and presentations at professional conferences.
• Participate in departmental meetings and service planning.
• Contribute to workforce planning and service redesign initiatives.
• Take on leadership roles as appropriate within the department or Trust.