Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Consultant-YM72
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 408-25-422
- Employer
- Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Arrowe Park Hospital
- Town
- Wirral
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Consultant Radiologist
Consultant-YM72
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Job overview
We are seeking a values-driven Consultant Radiologist with special interest in any of the following areas; Gastrointestinal, urology or gynaecology to work within a cohesive team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. A locum post will also be considered. Candidates should be able to handle risk and ambiguity comfortably and will be expected bring intellect and insight to leading on complex services.
This role will require an exceptional communicator who will be politically astute and quickly able to develop strong relationships internally and with a wide range of external stakeholders. We are interested in hearing from experienced clinical leaders who share our values and ambition and who are excited by the opportunity to help shape a vibrant health and care economy.
Main duties of the job
The job plans are 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 on call 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 other local service providers.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Radiologist position available at WUTH.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FRCR or equivalent qualification
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR
Desirable criteria
- Relevant higher degree
Fitness to Practice
Essential criteria
- Fitness to Practice Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Demonstrable competencies in general radiology across Radiography/Ultrasound/CT and MRI
- Demonstrate evidence of higher level training in specialist areas as per the Job Description.
- Demonstrable competencies in general radiology across Radiography/Ultrasound/CT and MRI
Desirable criteria
- Specialist Interest in any of the following areas Gastrointestinal, Urology, Gynaecology
Audit
Essential criteria
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
- Effective interpersonal skills
Training
Essential criteria
- Should have completed training in radiology within a recognised training programme
Desirable criteria
- Higher level subspecialty training
Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of the ability to carry out quality improvement work and/or medical research
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication of medical topics with patients and colleagues
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable criteria
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
Managment
Essential criteria
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Attendance at recognised management course
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Nick Day
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
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