Consultant Radiologist

Job summary We are seeking an exceptional Consultant Radiologist to join our friendly team here at Wirral.
Ideally we are looking for someone with specialist interests in GI.
We are looking for a passionate, committed and innovative individual who will be valued and supported within our Trust.
We offer attractive working conditions which include up to 2 days working from home. We have recently upgraded out Fluoroscopy room and our Interventional Suite upgrade will be completed in November. Investment has also made in a new MRI scanner in 2026, a new CT scanner planned in 2027 and 3 Consultant Radiologists in 2026.
Main duties of the job The job plan is for 10 Programmed Activities - 8.5 Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activity (1.5 Core SPA). Additional SPA is available for additional roles in the department (Clinical/Educational Supervisor etc). There is a local agreement at WUTH that an additional 2 hours per week SPA are accommodated in monthly audit sessions and teaching during DCC commitments. Flexible and partial remote working patterns are readily considered.
The successful diagnostic candidate will participate in the diagnostic on-call rota and will provide weekend working sessions as part of their DCC. There is a 1 PA weekly allowance for diagnostic on-call duties and weekend working time. The diagnostic consultant is 2nd on-call. 1st on-call is a combination of the regional registrar hub and evening/overnight outsourcing company.
The successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in service development and redesign as well as collaboration with their local service providers., 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window)., 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCR or equivalent qualification
Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR

Desirable Relevant higher degree

Clinical Experience Essential Evidence of continuous career progressions consistent with personal circumstances. Demonstratable competencies in general radiology across Radiography/ultrasound/CT and MRI
Demonstrate evidence of higher level training in specialist areas as per the job description

Audit Essential Experience of participation in regular clinical audit

Interpersonal Skills Essential Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team

Research Essential Evidence of the ability to carry out quality improvement work and/or medical research

Person Specification
Qualifications Essential FRCR or equivalent qualification
Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR

Desirable Relevant higher degree

Clinical Experience Essential Evidence of continuous career progressions consistent with personal circumstances. Demonstratable competencies in general radiology across Radiography/ultrasound/CT and MRI
Demonstrate evidence of higher level training in specialist areas as per the job description

Audit Essential Experience of participation in regular clinical audit

Interpersonal Skills Essential Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team

Research Essential Evidence of the ability to carry out quality improvement work and/or medical research

About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as \"competent and caring staff\" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of 337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.