Locum Breast and Paediatric Consultant Radiologist

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Breast and Paediatric Consultant Radiologist
The closing date is 13 August 2026

Job summary
Locum /Fixed Term Breast and Paediatric Consultant Radiologist Post to cover Maternity leave

Applicants interested in either Breast or Paediatrics will also be considered

Applicants are invited to apply for the Locum Breast and Paediatric Consultant Radiologist which is to cover Maternity leave.

The Imaging Department is currently based predominantly on three sites, Ashford Hospital, St Peters Hospital Chertsey and Woking Community Diagnostic Centre. The modalities include general radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound, mammography, Intervention and Dexa. The MRI service is provided by Alliance Medical.

Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and forward looking NHS Foundation Trust, located in a pleasant area to the south west of London and on the borders of Surrey and Middlesex. Local towns include Woking, Chertsey, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Staines, Bedfont, and Feltham.

Applicants are ideally required to be fully registered and must be on the GMC's Specialist Register, or be eligible for admission to the Register within six months from the date of interview for the post.

For further information on this posts, please contact Dr. Alex Chapman, Clinical Director on 01932 722791

Main duties of the job

• Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department
• Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford, St Peter's and Woking, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
• Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
• Be expected to participate in the Consultant evening and weekend rota on a 1:12 basis.
• Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.
• Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care.
• Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical staff. Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification

About us
Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,000 people living in the boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne, Woking and parts of Elmbridge, Hounslow, Surrey Heath and beyond.

The trust employs around 4,800 members of staff, with a marvellous team of approximately 400 active volunteers contributing to the overall delivery of services and activities

The trust provides the majority of its services from St Peter's Hospital, Ashford Hospital and Woking Community Hospital in North West Surrey. A full range of acute hospital services and some specialist services (such as neonatal intensive care and cardiovascular services) provided for a population of up to one million people in central and Western Surrey.

Ashford Hospital in Ashford, Surrey, primarily provides planned care, including day case and orthopaedic surgery, as well as outpatient services, ophthalmology and the Ashford Health Centre and Rapid Access Centre. In 2025, we opened the Surrey Surgical Centre which provides increased capacity for planned orthopaedic procedures, including hip and knee replacements.

St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey, focuses on delivering more complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services.

At Woking Community Hospital we run several outpatient services, including physiotherapy as well as inpatient neuro-rehabilitation services.

Details
Date posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum
Contract: Locum
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 323-MD4423-AM
Job locations: ASPH, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department
• Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
• Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
• The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department.
• Be expected to share equally in the workload of the department
• An interest in Breast and Paediatric Imaging is expected, but there will be the opportunity to pursue and develop further areas of special interest in line with departmental and Trust strategy
• Be expected to participate in the Consultant evening and weekend rota on a 1:12 basis. The frequency may be reviewed at a later date.
• Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate.
• Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.
• Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care.
• Actively participate in and support other staff with education, research, audit and clinical governance activities involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the department
• Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Potentially Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register.
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
• FRCR or equivalent

Desirable

• Breast and Paediatric Fellowship

Experience
Essential

• Providing direct clinical care
• Active participation in clinical audit
• Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships.
• Wide experience in Cross sectional radiology

Desirable

• Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team

Skills
Essential

• Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty. Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients: Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. - Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised. - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence
• Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
• Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients: - Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. - Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised. - A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence - Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
• Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
• Competent in the use of IT/computer systems

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
• Demonstrate the Trust Values Based Behaviours at Exemplary level

Knowledge
Essential

• NHS Constitution
• Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.

Leadership and Management
Essential

• Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
• Ability to inspire and motivate others
• Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
• Flexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach

Desirable

• Experience of managing budgets and staff
• Change management techniques
• Management qualification

Research
Essential

• Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publication in peer reviewed journals
• Willingness to continue participate in research

Other
Essential

• Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust.
• Ability to travel between Trust sites

Desirable

• Leadership qualities
• Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships

Teaching
Essential

• Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
• Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification

Desirable

• Postgraduate certificate in education

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: ASPH, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Dr Alex Chapman
alexander.chapman1@nhs.net
01932722791