MSK Radiologist Consultant - Imaging & MDT Lead

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a substantive Consultant Radiologist with a Sub-speciality Interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging. The post is based at Southport and Ormskirk with potential cross-site work and a broad MSK/general Radiology remit.

The successful candidate will participate in MDTs, supervision and training, contribute to clinical governance, and uphold high standards of patient care within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a Licence to practice and on Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology or within six months of receipt of CCT at interview.
• UK trained applicants must hold CCT or be within six months of award by interview; non-UK trained must evidence equivalence.
• Overseas trained applicants must have submitted CESR to be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expanding MSK workload and MDT input to meet targets and enable extended working.
• Support general Radiology workload as part of service delivery.
• Supervise trainees and participate in audits and governance.

Skills

MSK radiology expertise

MDT participation

Teaching & supervision

Audit & quality improvement

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

FRCR or equivalent specialist radiology qualification

GMC Specialist Register eligibility / CCT within 6 months

Job description

This post is for a substantive Consultant Radiologist with a Sub-speciality Interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Doctor to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

The post will be based at Southport and Ormskirk site with option to work across other sites. This is supporting the existing MSK radiologists and the expanding workload. There will be an element of general Radiology workload to support the service.

Applicants will be required to have qualifications i.e MBBS/ MBCHB and FRCR(UK or equivalent.) They will be required to hold Membership of the Royal College of RCR(UK or equivalent qualifications), to be on the specialist register with the General Medical Councilor due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview.

Overseas trained applicants have to have had a submitted CESR application to be eligible

Interview will take place on Tuesday 24th November, 2026

Main duties of the job

To maintain the expanding workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working.

There is currently no on call commitment for this post.

The department receives 3-5 Radiology SpRs from the Northwest School of Radiology Training Scheme. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site.

The degree of subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individual's experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected.

The consultant will be expected to participate in Audit as part of the annual appraisal process. Participation in research activities is actively encouraged and supported. The hospital has a defined programme of medical audit which has recently been restructured. Members of the Department of Radiology are active in the management and promotion of the Trust's clinical Governance Strategy.

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 and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The radiological workload and complexity within the department has increased markedly and is continuing to do so in keeping with national trends. The PFI scheme and Managed Equipment Service has expanded the department dramatically since the new facilities opened. The department has a progressive outlook and has embraced many new techniques.

To maintain the expanding MSK workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working.

The departments current consultants operate very much as a team and are looking for colleagues who are keen to work in this environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general workload

The successful candidate will support the existing Radiologists. This is an additional post to help support the expanding workload.

The department receives 3-5 Radiology SpRs from the Northwest School of Radiology Training Scheme. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site.

The applicant will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities as per the new consultant contract, 8 related to direct clinical care. 2 for supporting professional activity.

2 SPA is towards individual Core CPD for appraisal and revalidation, Audit and Clinical Governance, Mandatory training, departmental meetings, teaching and Clinical Supervision

The degree of MSK subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individuals experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected

The appointee will have a responsibility for the running of their clinical service, integrating this with the department as a whole and ensuring appropriate communication with general practitioners, managers and hospital committees. The appointee will be responsible for contributing to the achievement of relevant aspects of the Trusts contractual obligations and business plans.

The appointee will be expected to ensure their clinical service is in accordance with the principles of Clinical Governance which must include appropriate clinical audit, clinical targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), evidence-based practice and continued personal educational and professional development. They will be expected to comply with existing appraisal procedures, job planning procedures and revalidation procedures

To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs.

To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.

To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act

To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively

Person Specification

Our values

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a Licence to practice and on Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT on successful application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCR or equivalent specialist radiology qualification

Desirable

• Fellowship training in MSK Radiology

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad training and experience in Clinical Radiology
• Competence in reporting general radiology examinations including CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain radiography
• Experience in MSK imaging and image-guided procedures
• Ability to independently manage acute and elective radiology workload
• Participation in MDT working
• Evidence of a sustained interest in MSK Radiology
• Ability to support orthopaedic, rheumatology and trauma services
• Experience performing MSK ultrasound and guided injections/aspirations
• Experience teaching medical students and postgraduate trainees
• Commitment to education and training
• Understanding of clinical governance and appraisal
• Participation in audit and quality improvement activity
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure

Desirable

• Advanced expertise in complex MSK MRI interpretation
• Experience in sports imaging and intervention
• Experience in service development
• Specialist expertise supporting MSK services
• Formal teaching qualification
• Educational or clinical supervisor accreditation
• Evidence of completed audit cycles leading to change
• Leadership experience within a department

Other

Essential

• Professional, flexible and patient-centred approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Commitment to CPD and revalidation
• Ability to travel between Trust sites if required

Desirable

• Advanced RIS/PACS knowledge
• Familiarity with AI-assisted radiology workflows

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