Consultant Diagnostic Radiologist

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust offers an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Neuroradiologist specialized in Diagnostic Neuroradiology. The role involves engaging with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and participate in clinical research at a leading neurological center dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Consultant must have FRCR and subspecialty training.
• GMC registration and evidence of ongoing medical appraisal are essential.
• CCT in Clinical and Interventional Radiology required for those trained in the UK after 2015.

Responsibilities

• Manage the workload of the Neuroradiology department.
• Collaborate with clinical teams for patient care.
• Participate in research and audit activities.

Skills

Understanding of NHS management responsibilities

Education

Full registration with GMC

FRCR

Subspecialist Training in Neuroradiology

CCT in Clinical and Interventional Radiology

Job description

Job summary

CONSULTANT NEURORADIOLOGIST -With an interest in Diagnostic Neuroradiology

Part Time 10 Programmed Activities

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Neuro-radiologist. This is a new post. The Walton centre NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist Trust providing Neurological and Neurosurgical care for a population of 3.4 million. The successful candidates will support the existing team of 15 Neuro-radiologist (8 diagnostic and 7 diagnostic and interventional neuro-radiologists).

The post i will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of the new Consultant contract. The successful applicant must have full GMC registration, possess FRCR (or equivalent), have completed specialist training and be entered on the specialist register of the GMC (or have an expected CCT date within six months of the interview). The applicant should have evidence of suitable neuroradiology subspecialty training.

Informal visits are encouraged and should be arranged through: Dr Maneesh Bhojak, Consultant Neuro-radiologist and Clinical Director for Radiology 0151 556 3839. email: m.bhojak @nhs.net

The successful candidate will be required to pay for an enhanced disclosure - CRB check.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to work with the other Neuro-radiologists to manage the workload of the department. They are expected to collaborate with the Clinical Director for Neuroradiology, for any service developments, and for meeting service performance requirements. The department of Neuroradiology sits within the Neurology Division and the Divisional Director of Neurology has overall responsibility.

The successful applicant will be expected to collaborate with Neurosurgical teams and Anaesthetists to provide inpatient and outpatient care for neurovascular patients.

Undergraduate Education

Students from the University of Liverpool are attached to the Walton Centre and Consultants participate in undergraduate teaching.

Research and Development

Clinical research in the department is encouraged and supported. The Walton Centre has its own active Neurological Research Centre to facilitate and support trials and other research activities. There is a Research & Development Manager within the Trust, whose role is to facilitate research, in particular advising on sources of funding.

Audit

It is expected that the consultant will take part in Divisional and multi disciplinary audit activities.

CPD

It is expected that the consultant will take advantage of continuing professional development. All reasonable requests for study leave will be considered by the Divisional Management team and usually agreed and at least partly funded.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Details Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-7196623

Job locations

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• FRCR
• Subspecialist Training in Neuroradiology at a recognised training centre
• Full engagement of medical Appraisal and Revalidation
• Full registration with a license to practice with the General Medical Council
• CCT in Clinical and Interventional Radiology for those UK trained after 2015
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or entry to the Register within 6 months of interview.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills Essential

• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS Consultants

Desirable

• Participation in a management training course
• Administrative roles during training
• A proven track record in self directed research relevant to Neuroradiology
• Publications in peer reviewed journals relevant to Neuroradiology

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• FRCR
• Subspecialist Training in Neuroradiology at a recognised training centre
• Full engagement of medical Appraisal and Revalidation
• Full registration with a license to practice with the General Medical Council
• CCT in Clinical and Interventional Radiology for those UK trained after 2015
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or entry to the Register within 6 months of interview.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills Essential

• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS Consultants

Desirable

• Participation in a management training course
• Administrative roles during training
• A proven track record in self directed research relevant to Neuroradiology
• Publications in peer reviewed journals relevant to Neuroradiology

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)