Consultant in Vascular Interventional Radiology

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Consultant in Vascular Interventional Radiology to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing comprehensive vascular interventions and support across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in vascular interventions, along with a commitment to maintaining excellence in a collaborative healthcare environment. This position offers opportunities for continuous professional development and is ideal for candidates wishing to advance their careers in a top-tier medical facility.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities for research and innovation

Qualifications

• Experience in vascular intervention including aortic, peripheral and vascular access intervention.
• Greater than 6 months of completion in higher training in Interventional Radiology.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide angio lists and support to hybrid vascular operating.
• Contribute to the VIR consultant of the day role.
• Participate in MDTs and vascular reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organisation Skills

Education

MB.ChB or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification (e.g. FRCR)

Completion of basic training in Clinical Radiology

Completion of higher training in Interventional Radiology

Job description

Consultant in Vascular Interventional Radiology

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 January 2026

MFT are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Vascular Interventional Radiologist to join our team.

The MFT VIR team provides a full range of interventions to support vascular surgery, major trauma, hepatobiliary surgery, hepatology, urology, paediatric intervention, renal and pancreatic transplant surgery, plastic surgery, cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery including ECMO and heart/lung transplantation. There is a consultant of the day role based at the MRI site, established IR clinics and a nurse led radiology pre‑op service.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will work alongside the 13 existing Vascular Interventional Radiologists, providing angio lists, support to hybrid vascular operating, MDTs, vascular reporting, VIR consultant of the day role, IR clinic and form part of a two tier 1:8 cross‑city VIR rota.

As well as the two MFT sites, MFT VIR consultants also provide services at Salford Royal Hospital and at the Royal Oldham hospital as part of the vascular service currently based there.

Successful candidates will reasonably be expected to work across multiple sites, in both elective and on‑call settings, in line with the Hub and Spoke model of VIR service delivery and alongside the existing consultants.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi‑speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career. With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and cutting‑edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• MB.ChB or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. FRCR) or equivalent
• Completion of basic training in Clinical Radiology
• Completion of higher training in Interventional Radiology or within 6 months of CCT
• Experience in vascular intervention including aortic, peripheral and vascular access intervention
• Higher qualification (e.g. MD in Radiology)

Academic Achievements & Research

• A specialist interest in Vascular Interventional radiology
• Experience of clinical audit / quality improvement
• Research projects / publications relating to Interventional vascular radiology

Interpersonal Skills

• Organisation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills

Other Requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months of interview)

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust