Locum Consultant Cross Sectional & NV Interventional Radiologist

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant Radiologist with expertise in cross-sectional and non-vascular interventional radiology. The post is 12 months, full-time, with sessions at Chorley, Preston and the Community Diagnostic Centre, depending on subspecialty interest.

The role requires FRCR or equivalent, CCST or eligible registration, GMC license, and ability to report MRI/CT/US independently.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide cross sectional and non-vascular interventional reporting for MDTs.
• Support the management of the service and attend relevant committees.
• Lead radiology discussions within sub-specialty MDTs.
• Teach and supervise trainees and medical students.
• Participate in audit, research and educational activities.

Skills

Cross sectional radiology

Non-vascular interventional radiology

Report independently

MDT participation

Teaching and supervision

Time management

Education

FRCR or equivalent

CCST in Radiology or eligible registration

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registration and License to Practice

CCT within 6 months

PLAB or equivalent

Higher Degree / PhD / Masters

Tools

No specific tools listed

Job description

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Locum Consultant Cross Sectional & NV Interventional Radiologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Main area Locum Consultant Radiologist Cross Section, NVIR, General Intervention Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Full Time) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (PA's) Job ref 438-MS3303

Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

LTHTR which along with significant investment in our Community Diagnostic centre resulted in us expanding our Consultant Radiologist numbers to support additional work. Specifically, we are looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Radiologist with expertise and interest in Cross-sectional and Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology (NVIR). This will be a 12-month fixed term post.

The role will include in-patient CT body reporting sessions, attendance and participation in relevant MDT meetings and participation in the on-call rota.

Candidates with additional experience in other areas are encouraged to apply. Where possible we try to encourage development of subspecialty interests that fit with the departmental needs and availability of suitable sessions.

The successful candidate will support 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 sites as well as sessions at the Community Diagnostic centre depending on subspecialty interest.

You 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 be expected to provide cross sectional and non-vascular interventional reporting and support for various MDT’s.

The post will involve 10-programmed activities of imaging support (7.9 DPAs plus 1.5 SPAs and 0.6 for on-call) and will be expected to take part in the management of the service and attend meetings of the Diagnostic Imaging Directorate, the Medical Staffing Committee, and such other committees you may be appointed to by clinical colleagues.

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 with 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,

You may be expected to attend meetings convened by management, which directly affect the work of his/her department.

Duties will include all those duties normally expected of a Radiologist in a similar sized Radiology Department in the UK.

Working for our organisation

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

The majority of your time will be spent on clinical duties. In addition, you 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.

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.

To create your future, here is how we will work in partnership with you; this is what you can expect to receive from us and what we ask to get back from you.

We aim to provide excellent care with compassion and believe that creating a positive working environment, where staff feel valued, supported and empowered, will enable us to achieve this aim for every patient, every time.

Detailed job description and main 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

• Wide experience of cross sectional radiology
• Wide experience in Non-Vascular Interventional radiology
• Ability to work and report independently
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice and service development
• Understanding current NHS management systems including clinical Governance and Risk management
• Evidence of participation in and commitment to, teaching.
• The ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students
• Proven ability to lead radiology discussion within sub-specialty MDTs
• Experience in additional sub-specialisms
• Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
• Previous participation in a management role

Personal

• Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines.
• Written communication in a clear and conscientious manner
• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
• Proven ability to work as a team player in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to supervise and direct junior medical staff and other colleagues.
• Ability to lead when appropriate (with examples)
• Proven ability to make effective use of time and resources (with examples)
• Evidence of high personal motivation and resilience (with examples)
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills

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

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.

Name Dr Anup Mathew Job title Clinical Director, Radiology Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01772 524360 Additional information

Dr A Mathew, Clinical Director or Dr J Howells - [phone]

Ruth Mills, Personal Assistant to the Clinical Director & Business Managers - [e-mail]

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