Consultant Radiologist

Wirral University Teaching Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Upton; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Radiologist with GI interests. The role offers up to 2 days of remote working, and a focus on service development with a modern diagnostic setup, including upgraded equipment planned for the near future.

The post is a permanent, full-time Consultant position with a structured 10 PA plan and on-call commitments. Applicants should have FRCR or equivalent and be on the Specialist Register or within six months of

Qualifications

• Essential FRCR or equivalent.
• Essential: Entry onto GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR.
• Desirable: Higher degree.

Responsibilities

• Job plan comprises 10 Programmed Activities (8.5 Direct Clinical Care, 1.5 Core SPA).
• Participate in diagnostic on-call rota and weekend sessions as part of DCC.
• Active role in service development and collaboration with local service providers.
• Flexible and partial remote working patterns are accommodated.

Education

FRCR or equivalent

Entry onto GMC Specialist Register or near CCT/CCST/CESR

Higher degree (desirable)

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional Consultant Radiologist to join our friendly team here at Wirral. Ideally we are looking for someone with specialist interests in GI. We are looking for a passionate, committed and innovative individual who will be valued and supported within our Trust. We offer attractive working conditions which include up to 2 days working from home. We have recently upgraded our Fluoroscopy room and our Interventional Suite upgrade will be completed in November. Investment has also been made in a new MRI scanner in 2026, a new CT scanner planned in 2027 and 3 Consultant Radiologists in 2026.

Main duties of the job

The job plan is for 10 Programmed Activities - 8.5 Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activity (1.5 Core SPA). Additional SPA is available for additional roles in the department (Clinical/Educational Supervisor etc). There is a local agreement at WUTH that an additional 2 hours per week SPA are accommodated in monthly audit sessions and teaching during DCC commitments. Flexible and partial remote working patterns are readily considered. The successful diagnostic candidate will participate in the diagnostic on-call rota and will provide weekend working sessions as part of their DCC. There is a 1 PA weekly allowance for diagnostic on-call duties and weekend working time. The diagnostic consultant is 2nd on-call. 1st on-call is a combination of the regional registrar hub and evening/overnight outsourcing company. The successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in service development and redesign as well as collaboration with their local service providers.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Details

Date posted: 31 October 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 408-26-806

Job locations: Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 5PE, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: FRCR or equivalent qualification
• Essential: Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR
• Desirable: Relevant higher degree

Clinical Experience

• Essential: Evidence of continuous career progressions consistent with personal circumstances. Demonstratable competencies in general radiology across Radiography/ultrasound/CT and MRI
• Essential: Demonstrate evidence of higher level training in specialist areas as per the job description

Audit

• Essential: Experience of participation in regular clinical audit

Interpersonal Skills

• Essential: Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team

Research

• Essential: Evidence of the ability to carry out quality improvement work and/or medical research

Employer details

Employer name: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 5PE, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.wuth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Radiologist Clinical Lead for radiology, Dr Dan Earnshaw, [e-mail]

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. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.