Consultant Radiologist

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Radiologist with subspecialist experience in oncological imaging to support cross-sectional reporting, including PET/CT, across CCC-Liverpool and CCC-Wirral sites and the Paddington Community Diagnostic Centre.

You will contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, protocol development and clinical governance, while developing subspecialty interests aligned to organisational priorities and leading service improvements.

Qualifications

• MB ChB or MBBS with GMC registration and licence to practice.
• FRCR (or equivalent) and CCT in Radiology or evidence of equivalent training.
• Higher degree (PhD/MD) or equivalent research training advisable.

Responsibilities

• Lead reporting of cross-sectional imaging with CT, MRI and PET/CT.
• Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to protocol development.
• Develop service improvement, audits and governance activities.
• Support teaching and supervision of radiology trainees and junior staff.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Diagnostic radiology

Teaching clinical staff

Leadership

Education

MB ChB or MBBS

FRCR or equivalent

CCT in Radiology or evidence of equivalence

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

Higher degree of PhD or MD

Job description

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and forward-thinking radiology department, providing specialist oncological imaging and reporting services to support patients across medical oncology, radiation oncology, haemato-oncology and palliative care. The role offers opportunities to contribute to the reporting and governance of PET/CT and nuclear medicine studies, alongside broader diagnostic radiology practice.

The radiology department at CCC provides a comprehensive oncological imaging service. CCC-Liverpool is equipped with CT, MRI, PET/CT, Ultrasound, Plain Film and Interventional Radiology facilities. The CCC-Wirral site offers general radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT services.

CCC also operates the Paddington Community Diagnostic Centre, providing opportunities to undertake general radiology reporting alongside specialist oncology imaging. Out-of-hours reporting is supported through an independent teleradiology service.

Applicants should hold an ARSAC licence, or demonstrate a commitment to obtaining one, and will be supported in developing their expertise in molecular imaging and oncological PET/CT reporting as part of this role.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play a key role within the Radiology Department, providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services to support The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre's specialist cancer pathways. Core responsibilities will include reporting cross-sectional imaging examinations, including CT, MRI and PET/CT studies (subject to training and accreditation), participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, protocol development, image vetting, and providing expert radiological advice to clinical colleagues across oncology, haematology and palliative care services.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audit, teaching and clinical governance activities, supporting the continued growth and innovation of imaging services across the Trust. There will be opportunities to develop subspecialty interests aligned to departmental and organisational priorities.

The Radiology Department operates across the CCC-Liverpool, CCC-Wirral and Paddington Community Diagnostic Centre sites, providing comprehensive oncological and diagnostic imaging services.

The post is offered on a 10 Programmed Activity job plan (8 DCC, 2 SPA). Direct Clinical Care activities will primarily comprise reporting sessions for oncological and general diagnostic imaging, participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, and associated clinical support activities.

About us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusive

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person Specification

Qualification and Education

• MB ChB or equivalent or MBBS or equivalent Full and Specialist registration (as well as a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
• FRCR (or equivalent)
• Applicants who are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Radiology or be within six months of award of CCT by the date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice at date of commencement
• Higher degree of PhD or MD by postgraduate thesis (or evidence of equivalent research training/experience)

Clinical Experience

• Experience of specialist training in interventional and diagnostic radiology
• Experience of service development
• Ability to teach all grades of clinical staff, including those in training
• Clinical management and leadership experience
• Post-CCT experience in interventional radiology

Teaching Experience

• Ability to teach all grades of clinical staff, including those in training
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
• Experience of supervising medical trainees

Management and Administrative Experience

• Insight into managing and leading clinical teams
• Experience and evidence of service improvement
• Experience and evidence of collaborative work across clinical network groups and in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of budget management

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.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool