Consultant Radiologist with S/I in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging: Sponsorship Available

  • Full Time
  • United Kingdom
  • 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Job summary

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 ofRCR(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.

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

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: 5 October 2026

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