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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Radiologist to join a well-established and forward-thinking Medical Imaging department in the North West. The successful applicant will join a large, cohesive consultant body that delivers high-quality diagnostic imaging services and contributes to service development, teaching, audit, and governance.

The department provides a comprehensive general radiology service with access to modern imaging equipment and strong multidisciplinary collaboration. Subspecialty interests are welcomed and actively supported.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality general radiology service, including:
  • CT
  • MRI
  • Ultrasound
  • Plain film reporting
• Develop and, where appropriate, lead a subspecialty interest aligned with departmental needs
• Participate in a consultant on-call rota with out-of-hours reporting supported by teleradiology services
• Contribute to MDT meetings and clinico-radiological conferences
• Support service delivery across multiple imaging modalities to meet national diagnostic standards
• Work collaboratively with radiographers, sonographers, trainees, and administrative staff
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and risk management activities
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of trainees and other clinical staff
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with professional standards
• Engage in service planning, leadership, and departmental development

 

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• FRCR or equivalent
• Complete GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months via CCT/CESR)
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience

Experience

• Proven competency across general radiology modalities (CT, MRI, ultrasound, plain film)
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Participation in audit, governance, and quality improvement

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a consultant team
• Leadership skills with a commitment to service improvement
• Understanding of NHS clinical governance and service delivery

Desirable

• Subspecialty interest
• Higher academic qualification (MD, MSc, PhD)
• Teaching qualifications or recognised teaching courses
• Research experience and publications
• Management or leadership training

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