Job Summary
This post is for a Locum Consultant Interventional Radiologist. This is a 12 month fixed term whole‑time (10 PA) post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic 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) and to be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
Responsibilities
* Maintain expanding workload, support MDT meetings, meet waiting list targets, and enable the introduction of extended working.
* Contribute to the general workload; participate in diagnostic general on‑call rota and interventional radiology on‑call (Liverpool University Hospitals).
* Observe all Trust policies and procedures, actively participate in annual performance review, attend statutory and mandatory training.
* Fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and Trust policies; maintain confidentiality as per GDPR and Caldicott principles.
* Support existing radiologists, supervise junior staff, engage in audit and research.
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration at the time of appointment.
* MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
* FRCR or equivalent medical qualification.
* Specialist sub‑interest in interventional radiology (suggested gastrointestinal radiology).
Desirable
* MD/PhD or equivalent.
* Emergency imaging and on‑call experience.
* Understanding of appraisal and assessment of radiology trainees.
Person Specification – Values
* We are Kind
* We are Open
* We are Inclusive
Person Specification – Attributes
* Clear written and spoken communication; ability to adapt language.
* Build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.
* Use logical and lateral thinking to solve problems.
* Work effectively with multi‑professional teams.
* Manage and prioritise time and information.
* Operate under pressure; demonstrate initiative and resilience.
About Us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated staff across 21 sites.
Our services include Acute Care, Primary Care, Community Services and Specialist Regional Services.
Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC, Top 100 places to work, National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted: 08 December 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (Grade YM 73)
Contract: Fixed term, Duration: 12 months, Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: 409-7647312
Location
Whiston Hospital, Warrington Rd, Prescot, L35 5DR
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications that require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Whiston Hospital, Warrington Rd, Prescot, L35 5DR
Website: https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/
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