Consultant Radiologist Chest Cardiac Nuclear Med & Head & Neck Imaging NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Radiology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent: on call commitment Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (To cover diagnostic on call) Job ref 409-S7837226
Site Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trusts (Legacy STHK sites) Town Prescot Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (Grade YM 72) Salary period Yearly
Job Overview This post is for a Substantive Consultant Radiologist with a Sub‑speciality Interest in Chest, Cardiac, and Head & Neck Imaging with in post training in Nuclear Medicine to support the Skin Cancer service. This is a whole‑time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Doctor to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Radiology (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and be on the Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview.
Applicants that are non‑UK trained will be required to provide evidence of equivalence in the UK CCT on successful application.
Interviews will take place on Friday 10th July, 2026
Main duties of the job The successful applicant is required to maintain the expanding workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working. The appointed individual would be expected to contribute to the general workload of the department. There is flexibility in the number of general sessions expected. There are currently 23 full time equivalent consultants in post and one Associate Specialist, one specialty doctor and one Locum consultant.
The department’s current consultants operate very much as a team and are looking for colleagues who are keen to work in this environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general workload and participate in the on‑call rota, currently 1 in 20. The consultants are second on call. The initial contact for on‑call imaging is provided by a central on call Hub staffed by regional STs supported by an integrated RIS and PACS – Carestream Global Worklist. This service is provided on weekdays from 5pm to 9am and during weekends. The on‑call radiologist is on site on weekends from 9am‑3pm.
The successful candidate will take part in the diagnostic general on‑call rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Job Plan
The applicant will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities as per the new consultant contract, 7.0/7.5 related to direct clinical care, 0.5 for the on‑call commitment and 2.5/2 for supporting professional activity. 1.5 SPA is towards individual Core CPD for appraisal and revalidation. 0.5 SPA is for Clinical Supervision, Audit and Mandatory training. Additional 0.5 SPA will be awarded for additional roles undertaken within the department for e.g. Medical Appraiser, Cross‑Sectional Lead etc.
The following is an example of a possible programme to reflect the number of PAs for clinical work. The details of this will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The department does run an extended routine service out of normal working hours with consultant input into evening lists and weekends; successful candidates will be expected to contribute to this.
A final, more detailed job plan would be discussed prior to appointment taking into account departmental needs and service commitments. USS and procedure lists will be finalised after successful interview.
The degree of subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individual’s experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected.
The department currently has Specialist registrars providing 1st on call with consultant cover via teleradiology. Current on call commitment is 1 in 19 (Band 3%, category A).
The consultant will be expected to participate in Audit as part of the annual appraisal process. Participation in research activities is actively encouraged and supported. The hospital has a defined programme of medical audit which has recently been restructured. Members of the Department of Radiology are active in the management and promotion of the Trust’s clinical Governance Strategy.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details and an example job plan.
Person specification Qualifications
Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview.
Applicants that are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non‑UK trained will be required to provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT on successful application.
MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
FRCR or equivalent medical qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Extensive clinical training and experience in Radiology.
Emergency imaging and on call experience.
Proficient in CT guided Lung biopsies.
Proficient in USS guided Head & Neck procedures.
Ability to supervise and report Cardiac CTs.
Independent in reporting General X‑ray, US, CT and MRI imaging.
Familiarity with PACs and other IT systems relevant with Radiology.
Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years.
Able to supervise junior medical staff.
Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years.
Exposure to General Nuclear Medicine reporting.
Understanding of methods of appraisal and assessment of radiology trainees.
Other
Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate.
Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions.
Capacity to work effectively with others.
Able to work in multi‑professional teams.
Capacity to take in others’ perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively.
Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.
Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
For applicants experiencing difficulty completing an online application or requiring disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk.
We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including name or personal details, is shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision‑making process.
Flexible Working We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that all employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment. There is no limit on the number of requests they can make. Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.
At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We encourage discussion of flexible working options at interview stage.
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