Consultant Radiologist (Cross-Sectional)

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester seeks a substantive Consultant Radiologist with a focus on oncological cross‑sectional imaging. The post is based at the Christie main site with some scope for home working and includes an attractive on‑call and SPA schedule.

Applicants should have experience in cancer imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, PET) and be eligible for GMC Specialist Register within six months of interview. MDT leadership experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• GMC registration and eligibility for Specialist Register within six months of interview.
• Experience in cancer imaging and MDT coordination.
• Eligibility for GMC registration with DBS/employee checks as part of NHS employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior diagnostic imaging input across CT, MRI, Ultrasound and PET imaging.
• Lead and contribute to cancer MDTs and tumour group activities.
• Participate in on‑call rota and SPA commitments as required.

Skills

Oncological radiology

Cross‑sectional imaging

CT

MRI

Ultrasound

PET imaging

MDT chairing

PACS

CRIS

Tools

PACS

CRIS

Job description

Consultant

Main area Clinical Radiology Grade Consultant Contract Permanent: on call availability Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 413-MD-Rad-26-27-DM-E

Site Radiology - E00298 Town Manchester Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

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 October 2026.

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 (training in PET‑CT will be provided if required). 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Department Overview
The Radiology Directorate comprises 27 Consultant Radiologists, 6 Clinical Fellows and 5 Specialty Trainees (ST2–5). The service is led by a Radiology Service Manager, supported by two Directorate Operations Managers and a Governance Lead. There are three Modality Leads (CT, MRI, and General Radiology/IR/Ultrasound), alongside a Secretarial & Clerical Team Leader and a PACS Manager.
The department performs approximately 60,000 examinations per annum, delivering CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Plain Film, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine reporting. The service also provides reporting for the regional PET‑CT service.

Role Summary
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.
The appointee will have access to a shared consultant office with full PACS/CRIS and PC workstation facilities and shared secretarial support.

Clinical Responsibilities
As a Consultant Radiologist at The Christie, the post holder will be an oncological radiologist with experience in all aspects of cancer imaging, including expertise in cross‑sectional body imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, with or without PET‑CT) and chairing cancer MDTs.
The department currently supports 23 disease‑specific MDT meetings, each led by a consultant and covered by rotas of three to five consultants. The post holder will contribute to at least two MDTs, developing subspecialty expertise in the relevant tumour groups. MDT rotas are reviewed annually to ensure compliance with peer‑review standards and equitable workload distribution.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
The agreed job plan will include 2.5 SPAs for full‑time consultants, supporting audit, CPD, teaching and research activities. The Trust supports a high‑trust, low‑bureaucracy approach to SPA allocation. SPA timing and location will be agreed with the Clinical Director and reviewed annually through appraisal. SPA output is expected to be productive and evidence‑based.

On‑Call and Emergency Duties
The post holder will participate in the consultant on‑call rota (currently 1:26). An on‑call Specialty Trainee provides first‑line cover; consultant attendance is typically limited to complex cases, including selected interventions, complex CT reviews and MRI for suspected spinal cord compression.

Education and Training
The department plays an active role in the North West School of Radiology, particularly in oncological subspecialty training, and provides teaching to medical students, foundation doctors and non‑radiology trainees.
The post holder will contribute to trainee supervision and undergraduate and postgraduate education as part of their SPA allocation, ensuring junior staff and students receive appropriate support. Compliance with GMC revalidation and College CPD requirements is expected. Consultant involvement in Radiology ST teaching typically averages one hour per week, alongside teaching during clinical lists and supervision of contrast studies.

Research and Audit
The Trust strongly supports research through an active Research and Development Committee and Division. The post holder will be encouraged to develop research interests and support ongoing projects. The Trust’s partnership with the University of Manchester and the Manchester Cancer Research Centre provides further opportunities for translational research.

Job Planning
Job plans are agreed prospectively and reviewed annually in line with Trust policy. The initial job planning discussion will take place within the first six months of appointment and align to the Trust’s annual review cycle. Reviews will consider clinical activity, education, supervision and professional development objectives.

Job Plan Timetable
The timetable below is indicative and will be confirmed on commencement in post.

It is the requirement of the Trust that all new consultant colleagues must have 0.25 SPAs within their job plan to support Trust appraisal and supervision requirements. This can either be as appraiser or a supervisor for medical staff or Advanced clinical Practitioners.

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

MRI

SPA

CT / PETCT

CT

MDT

PM

CT / PETCT

SPA

US

SPA

CT

NB This timetable is indicative

A typical week would consist of 10 Programmed Activities, typically 7.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) or pro rata. The DCC PAs would broadly comprise 6.5 fixed DCC PAs including 1 PA MDT commitment (variable by week according to rota). The MDT PA commitment covers the meeting time and preparation time

Job Plan PA Summary

Total PAs

Direct Clinical Care (DCC)

7.5

CT

2.0

MRI

1.0

US

1.0

PETCT

2.0

MDT

1.0

Other DCC Time (Case Review, Checking, On-Call etc.)

0.5

Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) (including 1.5 core SPA)

2.5

Supervision role (minimum 0.25 must be allocated)

0.25

Training, CPD and Teaching

1.0

Audit and Research

1.0

Other SPA (Appraisal, REALM, meetings)

0.2

10

On call Commitments
This role does require participation in 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCR or equivalent
• GMC registration with a license to practice Only for substantive consultants, NOT applicable for locum consultants Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Management training
• Additional research or teaching qualification

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in cancer imaging
• Full and specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• 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
• 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
• Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
• 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

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of clinical governance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Can own/commit to shared goals
• Can build effective teams and partnerships
• Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Acts with integrity – honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
• Is comfortable dealing with people
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Awareness of personal limitations and areas for continuing development.
• Skilled in invasive diagnostic procedures, such as biopsy and drainage
• Skilled in PET-CT reporting
• Broad range of IT skills

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Application Information - If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role, payment of this will be the applicants responsibility)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

If You're Offered the Role - you will be agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

No Smoking Policy - You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

Additional Information - We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect.The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all our activities. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in any of its forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. We are fully committed to acting ethically and with transparency in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our organisation or supply chains.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.