Consultant Radiologist (Cross-Sectional)

The Christie NHS FT

Job summary

The Radiology Directorate at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint substantive Consultant Radiologists with a special interest in oncological cross-sectional imaging. This post represents an excellent opportunity for candidates who will be eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register within six months of interview. Interviews are planned for October 2026.

The successful applicant will be based primarily at The Christie’s main site in Withington, with some scope for home working, and will join a well-established team of 27 Consultant Radiologists. The post holder will be an oncological radiologist with experience across cancer imaging and expertise in CT, MRI, Ultrasound and PET imaging (training in PET-CT will be provided if required). Experience of chairing Cancer MDTs is expected, and an interest in routine interventional radiology can be supported.

The department undertakes approximately 60,000 examinations per year, delivering services across CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Plain Film, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine reporting, including regional PET-CT reporting. Radiologists work closely with oncology and surgical teams and contribute to a wide range of MDTs. Research is integral to the service, with strong involvement in clinical trials, alongside a major educational role supporting the North West School of Radiology and the Christie PET Academy.

Main duties of the job

This is a substantive post of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, including 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). The role includes participation in the consultant on-call rota.

Applicants must be on, or eligible for, inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology within six months of interview. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

When applying, candidates should ensure their CCT date is recorded within the Membership of Professional Bodies section of the online application form, along with their GMC number.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCR or equivalent
  • MRC(R/P/S/Psych) or equivalent qualification
  • GMC registration with a license to practice Only for substantive consultants, NOT applicable for locum consultants Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

  • Management training
  • Additional research or teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in cancer imaging
  • Full and specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
  • Clinical experience and knowledge in radiology and cancer imaging.
  • Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances.
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
  • Track record of undertaking clinical audits
  • Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills
  • Able to implement policies and plans
  • Review and manage progress
  • Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
  • Empowers others to take responsibility
  • Able to develop and recognize the performance of others
  • Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

  • Track record of productive research relevant to Radiology
  • Experience in RECIST reporting
  • Evidence of innovative practice / service development
  • Recent relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Recent scientific presentations

PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good knowledge of clinical governance
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Can own/commit to shared goals
  • Can build effective teams and partnerships
  • Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department
  • Flexible and adaptable to change
  • Acts with integrity – honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
  • Is comfortable dealing with people
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Awareness of personal limitations and areas for continuing development.

Desirable

  • Skilled in invasive diagnostic procedures, such as biopsy and drainage
  • Skilled in PET-CT reporting
  • Broad range of IT skills

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).

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

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