Consultant Paediatric Radiologist

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Greater Manchester is looking for a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist. The successful candidate will engage in general diagnostic radiology work and provide on-call support at Salford or Oldham. Dual sub-specialty interests are welcome, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals is essential. The role offers a competitive benefits package, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth. Commitment to clinical governance and audit work is vital.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid licence to practice.
• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register – CCT or within 6 months.
• Wide experience in Radiology with sub‑specialty skills appropriate to the post.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to general diagnostic radiology on call.
• Provide prospective cover for annual and study leave.
• Work closely with other consultants and the multi‑disciplinary team.

Skills

Team building and maintenance

Positive attitude towards healthcare teams

Ability to manage change through audit work

Education

Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB)

FRCR or equivalent training

Job description

Job Overview

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) has a vacancy for a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist. Dual sub‑specialty interests would be welcome. The successful candidate will be based at Salford or Oldham, depending on preference, and will contribute to the general diagnostic radiology work, including on call at one of the two sites. Both on‑call rotas are low frequency and rely on overnight outsourcing. Consultants are expected to provide prospective cover for annual and study leave. The post holder will work closely with other consultants and members of the wider multi‑disciplinary team to support and develop services.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to general diagnostic radiology on call.
• Provide prospective cover for annual and study leave.
• Work closely with other consultants and the multi‑disciplinary team to support and develop services.

Professional Registration

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid licence to practice (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and licence).
• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register – CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.

Desirable

• All consultants are required to be trained as GMC‑recognised clinical supervisors and educational supervisors. If an applicant does not have these qualifications they must obtain them within 6 months of joining the trust (CS) and within 12 months (ES).

Clinical and Academic Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB).
• FRCR or evidence of equivalent training and experience.
• Wide experience in Radiology with sub‑specialty skills appropriate to the post.
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change.

Desirable

• Post‑graduate degree e.g. MRCP, FRCR.
• Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Radiology.
• Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments.

Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams.
• Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team.
• Private residence within 30 minutes or ten miles of principal place of work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

NCA Trust Information & Benefits

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford. We believe in our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – and we look for people who demonstrate these values to join our team. In return, we offer a role with purpose and flexibility, a competitive benefits package, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.