Job Title: Consultant Radiologist
Agency: Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: United Kingdom, Wigan
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Radiologist (with a specialist interest in Urology) to strengthen a team of 20+ Consultant radiologists, 3 international Clinical Fellows, 2 Clinical Fellows and 6 Registrars at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicants must have obtained the FRCR or equivalent.

Urology subspeciality required, non vascular intervention would also be considered depending on skill set.

This post is for a 12 month fixed term position.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate in the radiological workload of the department. He/she will undertake sub-specialty work in Urology in addition to general cross sectional reporting including CT, MRI, IR and ultrasound according to the requirements of the department and the experience of the candidate and supporting MDT’s.The needs of our patients are at the heart of everything we do; but we are equally committed to the wellbeing of the teams who provide an impressive range of services for a population of about 325,000 across four major sites. So you can be certain your contribution will be highly valued, and your further development encouraged. The Trust has excellent postgraduate and research facilities, supports study leave for CPD and provides assistance with funding up to an agreed limit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivilant
• Full GMC Registration
• FRCR

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, PhD or MSc).
• Further qualifications in subspeciality
• CCT or equivalent and on the Specialist Register within six (6) months of being appointed.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
• Competence in adult general, acute and trauma imaging
• Subspecialty experience in Urology

Desirable

• Experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices.

Knowledge

Essential

• Completion of recognised Speciality Training Programme or equivalent leading to accreditation with Royal College of Radiologists or equivalent, or within six months of completion of such at the time of interview.
• Appropriate experience and training in the sub-specialty.

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, PhD or MSc).

Additional

Essential

• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
• Commitment to continuing Medical Education
• Ability to facilitate cross site working

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibility
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of principals involved in research

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainee’s

Desirable

• Formal Teaching Qualifications

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Demonstration of knowlege of NHS management structures
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant

Desirable

• Completion of a general management course or programme
• Management experience

Additonal

Essential

• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role ie. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary and without hesitation
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Ability to facilitate cross site working

Closing Date: 21 July 2026

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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