Locum Consultant Interventional Radiologist

NHS; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Locum Consultant Interventional Radiologist for a 12-month fixed term position. The role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team, supporting multidisciplinary acute care. Candidates are required to have full GMC registration and membership of the Royal College of Radiology. The salary ranges from £109,725 to £145,478 annually. This post is full-time with responsibilities including contributing to the general workload and supervising junior staff.

Qualifications

• Membership of the Royal College of Radiology (UK or equivalent).
• Specialist sub‑interest in interventional radiology.
• Experience in emergency imaging and on‑call.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expanding workload and support MDT meetings.
• Contribute to the diagnostic general on‑call rota.
• Supervise junior staff and engage in audit and research.

Skills

Clear written and spoken communication

Ability to adapt language

Build rapport

Work effectively with multi‑professional teams

Operate under pressure

Education

MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification

FRCR or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration at the time of appointment

Job description

Job Summary

This post is for a Locum Consultant Interventional Radiologist. This is a 12 month fixed term whole‑time (10 PA) post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Radiology (UK or equivalent qualifications) and to be fully registered with the General Medical Council.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expanding workload, support MDT meetings, meet waiting list targets, and enable the introduction of extended working.
• Contribute to the general workload; participate in diagnostic general on‑call rota and interventional radiology on‑call (Liverpool University Hospitals).
• Observe all Trust policies and procedures, actively participate in annual performance review, attend statutory and mandatory training.
• Fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and Trust policies; maintain confidentiality as per GDPR and Caldicott principles.
• Support existing radiologists, supervise junior staff, engage in audit and research.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration at the time of appointment.
• MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• FRCR or equivalent medical qualification.
• Specialist sub‑interest in interventional radiology (suggested gastrointestinal radiology).

Desirable

• MD/PhD or equivalent.
• Emergency imaging and on‑call experience.
• Understanding of appraisal and assessment of radiology trainees.

Person Specification – Values

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Person Specification – Attributes

• Clear written and spoken communication; ability to adapt language.
• Build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.
• Use logical and lateral thinking to solve problems.
• Work effectively with multi‑professional teams.
• Manage and prioritise time and information.
• Operate under pressure; demonstrate initiative and resilience.

About Us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated staff across 21 sites.

Our services include Acute Care, Primary Care, Community Services and Specialist Regional Services.

Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC, Top 100 places to work, National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Details

Date posted: 08 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (Grade YM 73)

Contract: Fixed term, Duration: 12 months, Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number: 409-7647312

Location

Whiston Hospital, Warrington Rd, Prescot, L35 5DR

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Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications that require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Whiston Hospital, Warrington Rd, Prescot, L35 5DR

Website: https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/