Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Radiologist post to strengthen a team of 20+ Consultant radiologists, 3 international Clinical Fellows, 2 Clinical Fellows and 6 Registrars at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicants must have obtained the FRCR or equivalent, be on the specialist register or be within six months of attaining the CCST at the interview stage.
All sub‑specialities will be considered and applications are encouraged.
Main duties
The successful candidate will participate in the radiological workload of the department. He/she will undertake sub‑specialty work in the area of interest in addition to general cross‑sectional reporting including CT, MRI and ultrasound as required. The Trust has excellent postgraduate and research facilities, supports study leave for CPD and provides assistance with funding up to an agreed limit.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and live our values ‘the WWL Way’.
We are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Details
Date posted: 25 February 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital Medical and Dental Staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 302-26-7809833MHR-SS
Job locations:
* Royal Albert and Edward Infirmary
* Wigan Lane
* Wigan
* WN1 2NN
Job responsibilities
* Provision, with Consultant colleagues, of a Radiology service to Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust with responsibility for the adequate provision of a diagnostic service and proper functioning of the department.
* To undertake emergency duties where appropriate out of hours and to undertake this duty on a rota basis with Consultant colleagues. Currently, the on‑call consultants undertake, supervise and report appropriate urgent ultrasound, CT scans and urgent MRI Cauda Equina scans. Advice on plain films is provided where necessary. A full local interventional radiology on‑call service is not provided.
* There is currently no on‑call service for MRI or isotope scans.
* Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues for periods of leave.
* To clinically direct medical exposures performed by radiographic staff.
* To participate in Clinical Audit.
* Opportunities exist by agreement to follow individual research interests.
* To participate in CME/CPD according to the requirements of the Royal College of Radiologists.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MBChB or equivalent
* CCT or equivalent and on the Specialist Register within six (6) months of being appointed.
* Full GMC Registration
* FRCR
Desirable
* Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, PhD or MSc).
* Further qualifications in subspecialty
Experience
* Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility.
* Competence in adult general, acute and trauma imaging.
* Experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices.
* Any subspecialty experience welcomed.
Knowledge
* Completion of recognised Speciality Training Programme or equivalent leading to accreditation with the Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent, or within six months of completion at the time of interview.
* Appropriate experience and training in the sub‑specialty.
* Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, PhD or MSc).
Additional
* Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to the role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary without hesitation.
* Commitment to continuing medical education.
* Ability to facilitate cross‑site working.
Clinical governance and audit
* Understanding of clinical governance and individual responsibility.
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
Research
* Knowledge of principles involved in research.
Teaching and training
* Experience of teaching medical students.
* Experience of supervising trainees.
* Formal teaching qualifications (desirable).
Management and leadership
* Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures.
* Ability to practice independently as a consultant.
* Completion of a general management course or programme (desirable).
* Management experience (desirable).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Albert and Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN
Employer's website: http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/
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