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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant Radiologist

The closing date is 01 September 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional Consultant Radiologist to join our friendly team here at Wirral. Ideally, we are looking for someone with special interests in Gastrointestinal, Urology or Gynaecology. A locum post would also be considered.

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 includes up to 2 days working from home and we have recently upgraded our Fluoroscopy room and are about to replace our Interventional suite starting September.

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-25-725

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Radiologist position available at WUTH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Radiologist position available at WUTH.

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 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.

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 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.

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

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr Nick Day

nicholasday@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-25-725

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


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