Locum General Consultant Radiologist: Sponsorship Available

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Job summary

This post is for a Locum Consultant General Radiologist. This is a 12 month post full-time post offering 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. There will be opportunity to develop subspecialty interest depending on the needs of the department.

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 of RCR (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council.

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.

To contribute to the general workload and take part in the diagnostic general on call rota.

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.

2 SPA is towards individual Core CPD for appraisal and revalidation, Audit and Clinical Governance, Mandatory training and departmental meetings and teaching and Clinical Supervision

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 at the time of appointment
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
  • MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Broad training and experience in General Radiology
  • Subspecialty experience in GI and Urological Imaging
  • Competence in CT, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopic examinations
  • Ability to independently report emergency and acute imaging studies
  • Experience participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings

Desirable

  • Experience in image-guided interventions

Skills

Essential

  • High standard of diagnostic and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
  • Commitment to safe, patient-centred care
  • Evidence of maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge

Other

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance and audit
  • Participation in audit and quality improvement activities
  • Experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate staff
  • Commitment to education and training
  • Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Evidence of organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and patients
  • Professional, reliable, and flexible approach
  • Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

  • Evidence of leading audit or service improvement projects
  • Educational or clinical supervisor accreditation
  • Leadership or management training
  • Experience in service development
  • Experience managing complex or challenging situations
  • Full UK driving licence if role requires cross-site working

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: 7 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.