Consultant Paediatric Radiologist | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Salford is seeking a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist to provide excellent care in paediatric imaging while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible working environment and a competitive benefits package, ensuring a good work-life balance. Interested candidates should meet specific qualifications including GMC registration and be on the specialist register for Radiology.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practise.
• Be on the specialist register for Radiology or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide Consultant paediatric radiology services with emphasis on paediatric imaging.
• Operate as part of the department’s on-call arrangements.
• Contribute to the general diagnostic work of the department.
• Collaborate with other consultants and teams to improve radiology services.

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Be on the specialist register for Radiology or within 6 months of CCT

Job description

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 would be expected to contribute to the general work of the department including the general diagnostic radiology on call.

Responsibilities

• Provide Consultant paediatric radiology services with emphasis on paediatric imaging; interest in intervention is welcome but not essential.
• Operate as part of the department’s on-call arrangements at one of the two sites (Salford or Oldham) with frequency dependent on base site; provide prospective cover for annual and study leave.
• Contribute to the general diagnostic work of the department and support the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with other consultants and teams to develop and improve radiology services within a shared governance framework.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practise.
• Be on the specialist register for Radiology or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

Base and Special Interest

The successful candidate will have a primary base at Salford or Oldham, dependent on preference and any second sub specialty interest.

Organisation and Environment

The NCA model provides a shared governance framework across Care Organisations to reduce variations in clinical practice, accelerate improvements in patient outcomes and improve productivity. The Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group across the NCA is undergoing transformation into one structure to enable collaborative working, growth in capacity and improved quality.

Our vision is to deliver a high quality Radiology service by recruiting and retaining motivated staff in a modern, fit-for-purpose structure that supports job satisfaction and a good work-life balance; we aim to be the employer of choice for Radiology staff in the Northwest. We are committed to flexible job planning, including home reporting where appropriate.

About NCA

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people in Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.

As a large NHS Trust we are committed to delivering high standards of care and working with local authorities and partners. We value care, appreciation and inspiration.

Benefits and How to Apply

We offer a role with purpose and flexibility, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities to support work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack. For more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance, please visit the Consultant careers page and read the Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents. You can also read more about working at the Northern Care Alliance on our careers site: Careers - Northern Care Alliance.

Important Dates

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025.