Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Chest / Cardiothoracic

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Preston seeks a Consultant Radiologist specializing in Chest/Cardiothoracic imaging. The successful candidate will work within a diverse team, participating actively in clinical duties, teaching, and audits. Candidates must have GMC registration and significant experience in relevant imaging practices. This role provides opportunities to innovate in a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Access to office space and secretarial support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months post-CCT experience required.
• Training in Chest & Cardiothoracic imaging is essential.
• Strong skills in managing audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Rotary Directorate in imaging processes.
• Engage in teaching and supervising trainees and medical students.
• Participate in MDTs and provide imaging reporting.

Skills

Chest & Cardiothoracic imaging

Cross sectional radiology

Audit management

Teaching and supervision

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Full GMC Registration and License to Practice

FRCR or equivalent

CCST in Radiology

MBBS or equivalent

Higher Degree / PHD / Masters

Job description

Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Chest / Cardiothoracic

The closing date is 04 December 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for Consultant Radiologist post with a subspecialist interest in Chest / Cardiothoracic Radiology to join our highly diverse, motivated, and thriving Radiology Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. A new post has become available which follows significant investment in our Community Diagnostic Centre. The successful candidate will support also general radiology, assist in the smooth running of the Directorate and work with colleagues in the provision of an effective and efficient service. The post will be based at Chorley and Preston Hospital and also our local CDC site, Healthport. The candidate should have completed the radiology training (be within 6 months of CCT or have obtained CESR) and should have sufficient skills to be able to independently report MRI, CT and US examinations within their areas of subspeciality expertise.

Main duties of the job

You will join a committed and friendly team of 5 Chest / Cardiothoracic Radiologists with various subspeciality interests including cardiac imaging, lung biopsy, ILD, PET/CT and Post-mortem CT. The team currently supports 13 Chest physicians, with whom we have a close relationship, also with a wide variety of clinical interests, including lung cancer, ILD, asthma, interventional bronchoscopy, and pleural intervention. There will be opportunities to develop any of these further as well supporting expanding clinical interests such as the pleural service and innovative interventional bronchoscopic techniques. There are weekly Lung Cancer MDTs, a general chest clinico-radiological MDT and bi-monthly regional ILD MDTs. LTHTR is a cancer centre and is the central hub for the regional ILD service. Duties will include all those duties normally expected of a radiologist in a similar sized Radiology department in the United Kingdom. The majority of the appointee's time will be spent on clinical duties. In addition, the appointee will be expected to take part in the formal teaching and on-going audit programmes within the directorate as well as a full range of management duties commensurate with this role. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide cross sectional imaging reporting and support for various MDT's. The post will involve 10-programmed activities of imaging support (8 DPAs plus 1.5 SPAs and 0.5 for on-call).

About us

The Radiology Directorate comprises Radiology, Neuroradiology, Ultrasound, Vascular (general) Interventional Radiology, Chest Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, including SPECT scanning and Oncological Radiology and Mammography service.

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will work as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team where you will be valued for who you are. We will support you to achieve your personal goals and to build the career you want.

As a member of our team you can expect that:

• You will continue to develop your career working with a collaborative and supportive team, working alongside innovative and nationally renowned clinicians who are specialists in their field.
• You will be an integral part of MDT and the clinical team.
• You will be involved in teaching and supervision of trainees, undergraduate medical students and other learners.
• You will have access to office space and secretarial support.
• You will have flexible working opportunities.
• You will have protected time to develop your specialist interests in audit, research and education, this will be agreed through the job planning process.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
• FRCR or equivalent
• CCST in Radiology or eligible registration equivalents
• PLAB or equivalent standards
• CCT within 6 months
• MBBS or equivalent
• Higher Degree / PHD / Masters
• Membership of specialist radiological societies

Experience and Skills

• Training and proven experience in Chest & Cardiothoracic imaging
• Wide experience of cross sectional radiology
• Experience in audit management and the ability to apply research outcomes in radiology practice
• Ability to work and report independently
• Evidence of participation in and commitment to teaching. The ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students
• Understanding current NHS management systems including clinical Governance and Risk management
• Proven ability to lead radiology discussion within sub-specialty MDTs
• Evidence of attendance at appropriate professional meetings/courses
• Additional Sub-specialist areas of interest and experience
• Previous participation in a management role
• A willingness to innovate and develop additional services

Personal

• Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines.
• Written communication in a clear and conscientious manner
• Ability to supervise and direct junior medical staff and other colleagues.
• Proven ability to work as a team player in a multidisciplinary team.
• Lives within 45 minutes travel time to RPH
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Car owner/driver

Research and Development

• Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
• Evidence of peer reviewed publications.

Health

• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice

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.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust