Job Description

The post is designed to share the responsibility for the provision of general radiology and colorectal Imaging.



The post holder will be primarily located at Queen's/ King George Hospital, Romford, but may require working at Barking CDC at Barking and St. George's CDC at Hornchurch.

The post holder is expected to:

share an office space, secretarial support with another colleague with access to a PACS reporting station.



report CT Colonography, MRI rectum and perform and supervise relevant barium procedures



able to perform transabdominal and transrectal ultrasound examinations



report cross-sectional images for general radiology performed on the MRI and CT scanners at the CDC centres, King George's and Queen's Hospital.



contribute to the general duty roster and hot reporting sessions.



contribute to the specialist MDTs with other colleagues in rotation.



participate regularly in the mandatory department meetings.



share an on-call commitment equally with the general radiology consultants.



have, a PC and in addition a reporting workstation for remote access to images for on-call purposes.



Consultant Radiologist with interest in Colorectal Imaging



The successful candidate will be expected to attend and contribute to weekly Colorectal and anal MDT meetings, ensuring collaborative decision-making and optimal patient care. This position will be part of a 1:4 MDT rota, ensuring an equitable distribution of workload while maintaining high service standards. Applicants should have prior experience in colorectal and anal imaging, possess strong interpretative and reporting skills, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development. Apart from the cross-sectional imaging the candidate is expected to supervise and perform the barium / contrast procedures. Teaching and supervising radiology trainees and junior radiologists is part



There is on-call service for general radiology and is consultant led, and the on-call consultant is expected to report urgent AE and in patient CT scans from 17:00 to 20:00 and 8:00 to 9:00 on weekdays and 8:00 to 18:00 on weekends.



We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal in 2024.



We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the 35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.



Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.



These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.



The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.



We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.



The colorectal subspecialty of the Radiology Department at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is vital in providing comprehensive colorectal services that are crucial in the patient care. The department provides different diagnostic imaging that aid in early detection, accurate diagnosis, staging, and post-treatment surveillance of colorectal conditions, particularly colorectal cancer.



The services provided under colorectal imaging service (comprising Radiologists and Radiographers) include high-quality CT colonography (CTC), MRI for rectal cancer staging, contrast-enhanced CT for thoraco-abdominal assessment/follow up and liver MRI in cases of suspected hepatic metastases.

CT Colonography (CTC):

The colorectal imaging service offers a CT colonography for patients who are either too frail, had failed endoscopic colonoscopies or refuse endoscopic colonoscopy. This non-invasive alternative provides high-resolution images of the bowel, enabling early detection of polyps, adenomas, and cancers.

MRI for Rectal Cancer Staging:

MRI with diffusion -weighted imaging (DWI) is a mainstay in the staging of rectal cancer, providing detailed anatomical and functional imaging to guide surgical and oncological treatments. It is also important in assessing response to neo-adjuvant therapy and a vital tool in watch and wait surveillance.

Bowel Cancer Screening Support:

The unit also plays an important part in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP), providing imaging for patients with abnormal faecal occult blood test results or incomplete colonoscopies. This ensures timely diagnosis and staging of bowel cancer.



The services delivered are integral in colorectal care with a strong focus on clinical governance and rapid turnaround times, ensuring patients receive timely and accurate diagnoses. The unit works closely with colorectal surgeons, oncologists, and gastroenterologists, forming a key part of the Trust's multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach as mandated in modern cancer care.



As a regional hub for bowel cancer screening with one of London's highest diagnostic test uptake rates (78%), BHRUT's radiology services are critical to maintaining its reputation as a centre of excellence in colorectal care. The BHRUT colorectal unit is a referral centre for early rectal cancer, advanced colorectal cancer and complex procedures like pelvic exenteration. Radiology supports these efforts by providing accurate diagnosis that inform surgical planning and oncological treatments.



There has been increased need for colorectal imaging over the years due to National screening programmes and an ageing population, with a total number of 5,832 combined MRI rectum and CT colonoscopy studies performed from May 2022 till date; rising from 1,451 imaging studies in 2022 to 1800 in 2023. Due to this rising trend, investment in local Radiology capacity is not only justified but essential in maintaining and strengthening the services provided to ensure that Trust remains at the forefront of safe, effective and accessible colorectal care.



Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440.