Consultant in Diagnostic Neuroradiology | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Preston is looking for a qualified neuroradiologist to join its team. The candidate will provide comprehensive diagnostic services and support to existing neuroradiologists, engaging in both operational and educational roles. The job provides opportunities for personal development and involves participation in a 1:9 on-call rota. Candidates should hold CCT eligibility within 6 months and have relevant experience in head and neck radiology. This position offers a dynamic environment within an evolving regional neuroscience center.

Benefits

Secretarial support

Clinical nurse specialist support

On site staff parking

Teaching opportunities

Research opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview.
• Experience in advanced neuroimaging techniques is highly desirable.
• Support for local and Network neuroradiology MDTs expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service.
• Role in planning, development, and delivery of neuro radiology service.
• Collaborate with colleagues in MRI/CT reporting.

Skills

Experience in head and neck radiology

Advanced neuroimaging techniques

Subspecialist interest in Head & Neck radiology

Participation in a neuroradiology on-call rota

Interest in PET CT

Education

CCT eligibility within 6 months

Job description

Overview

Based within the Neuro Radiology Department – Royal Preston Hospital / Chorley District General Hospital. Opportunities exist to join our regional neurosciences centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria.

There have been several major service developments recently. These include accreditation as a major trauma centre and designation as a tertiary vascular centre. The adult Neurology department is staffed by 12 consultant neurologists. There are also 2 paediatric neurologists who have links with Central Manchester Children’s Hospital. The Neurosurgery department is staffed by 12 consultant neurosurgeons providing a comprehensive adult neurosurgical service. We would like to invite you to be a part of our exciting personnel and equipment expansion, including state of the art CT, PET-CT, hybrid interventional theatre, and a new 3T MRI scanner suite.

The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service and will provide support for the 9 existing neuroradiologists (4 of whom perform neuro intervention) and 2 head and neck radiologists.

Candidates looking for less than full time hours are encouraged to apply. Any person who is unable to work full-time for personal reasons will be eligible to be considered for the post and if appointed the job plan will be discussed on a personal basis in discussion with colleagues.

The applicants should hold or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service and will provide support for the 9 existing neuroradiologists, 4 of whom perform neuro-intervention along with supporting advanced neuro-imaging and head and neck radiology with reporting, MDT presentation.
• In conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the neuro radiology service for the Directorate and associated Network. There is also an ongoing commitment to teaching SPRs who rotate through attachments within the Trust.
• Support diagnostic neuroradiology colleagues in both IP and OP MRI/CT reporting. Also close working with colleagues in the wider neurosciences and radiology department is expected as part of the daily work.
• A subspecialist interest in Head & Neck radiology is desirable; in addition to reporting of cross-sectional head and neck imaging, the post holder can partake in the network Thyroid and Head & Neck cancer MDTs and also perform neck ultrasound and FNAs/core biopsies.
• Interest in PET CT would be supported.
• Provide support for the local and Network neuroradiology MDTs.

Qualifications and Experience

• The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a neuroradiology on call rota with 1:9 frequency.
• Experience in head and neck radiology and advanced neuroimaging techniques is highly desirable.
• The applicants should hold or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview.
• There are substantial opportunities for development or maintenance of other subspecialist interests.

Department and Environment

The Radiology Directorate comprises Radiology, Neuroradiology, Ultrasound, Vascular (general) Interventional Radiology, Chest Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, including SPECT scanning and Oncological Radiology. Mammography is performed at the Chorley and South Ribble Hospital site. Additional scanning and service provision is also provided at our Preston Healthport site.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• The opportunity to join a Regional Specialty
• Secretarial support
• Clinical nurse specialist support
• A mentor
• On site staff parking
• Options to teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students
• Research opportunities within the NIHR badged on-site Lancashire Clinical Research Facility

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

This advert closes on Friday 16 Jan 2026