Consultant Radiologist (Cross-Sectional)

The Christie NHS FT; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking substantive Consultant Radiologists with a special interest in oncological cross-sectional imaging. This post offers a path to GMC Specialist Register within six months of interview and includes involvement in MDTs and a generous research/education role.

Based primarily at The Christie’s main site in Withington, the role supports a high-volume cancer imaging service with opportunities for some home working.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent qualification.
• FRCR or equivalent radiology fellowship.
• GMC registration with a license to practice.
• CCT within 6 months of interview or CESR eligibility.
• Management training.
• Additional research or teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior diagnostic imaging input across CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Plain Film, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.
• Lead and participate in MDT meetings for cancer imaging across tumour groups.
• Chair cancer MDTs and develop subspecialty interests in disease areas.
• Contribute to research and education within the department.
• Be included in on-call rota as part of Consultant duties.

Skills

PET-CT reporting

Cancer imaging

MDT chairing experience

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCR or equivalent

GMC registration with a license to practice

CCT or CESR eligibility

Management training

Research or teaching qualification

Job description

The Radiology Directorate at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint substantive Consultant Radiologists with a special interest in oncological cross-sectional imaging. This post represents an excellent opportunity for candidates who will be eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register within six months of interview. Interviews are planned for early 2027.

The successful applicant will be based primarily at The Christie's main site in Withington, with some scope for home working, and will join a well-established team of 27 Consultant Radiologists. The post holder will be an oncological radiologist with experience across cancer imaging and expertise in CT, MRI, Ultrasound and PET imaging. Experience of chairing Cancer MDTs is expected, and an interest in routine interventional radiology can be supported.

The department undertakes approximately 60,000 examinations per year, delivering services across CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Plain Film, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine reporting, including regional PET-CT reporting. Radiologists work closely with oncology and surgical teams and contribute to a wide range of MDTs. Research is integral to the service, with strong involvement in clinical trials, alongside a major educational role supporting the North West School of Radiology and the Christie PET Academy.

Main duties of the job

This is a substantive post of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, including 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). The role includes participation in the consultant on-call rota.

Applicants must be on, or eligible for, inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology within six months of interview. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

When applying, candidates should ensure their CCT date is recorded within the Membership of Professional Bodies section of the online application form, along with their GMC number.

About us

The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high quality consultant led care across 7 days. This includes participation in planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision making and continuity of care for patients.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be based at The Christie and provide senior diagnostic imaging input across CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Plain Film, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. They will contribute expert radiological input to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings across tumour groups within the hospital.

As a consultant radiologist at The Christie, the post holder will be an oncological radiologist with experience in all aspects of cancer imaging, expertise in body cross sectional image reporting (CT, MRI, US plus or minus PET CT), and chairing of cancer MDTs.

The department currently supports 23 disease related clinical Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (MDTMs). Each MDT has a lead consultant, and the meetings are covered by rota of between three and five consultants. The post holder will be expected to contribute to at least 2 MDT meetings and to develop subspecialty interest in these disease areas. The MDT consultant rotas are reviewed annually to meet the MDT peer review requirements and provide an appropriate distribution of workload and case mix.

The post holder will be included on the on-call rota. This is currently 1:26. There is an on-call Specialist Trainee, so that consultants are not routinely required to attend the hospital, but are called in where necessary for simple intervention, review of complex CT and for MR of spinal cord compression. Job Plan TimetableThe timetable below is indicative and will be confirmed on commencement in post.

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

MRI

SPA

CT / PETCT

CT

MDT

PM

CT / PETCT

SPA

US

SPA

CT

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• GMC registration with a license to practice
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Management training
• Additional research or teaching qualification

Research / Publications

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in cancer imaging
• Track record of productive research relevant to Radiology
• Experience in RECIST reporting
• Evidence of innovative practice / service development
• Recent relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Recent scientific presentations

Experience

• Clinical experience and knowledge in radiology and cancer imaging
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances
• Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
• Skilled in PET-CT reporting

Management / Audit

• Track record of undertaking clinical audits
• Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills
• Able to implement policies and plans
• Review and manage progress
• Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
• Empowers others to take responsibility
• Able to develop and recognize the performance of others

Teaching

• Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Personal Skills

• Ability to work under pressure
• Awareness of personal limitations and areas for continuing development

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.