Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (until 31.08.2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 412-DCSS-7635063
- Employer
- Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leighton Hospital
- Town
- Crewe
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Interventional Radiology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and cohesive team of 19 Consultant Radiologists within the Medical Imaging Department at Leighton Hospital which is part of the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services Division. This is a fixed term post until 31.08.2026.
The post holder will be expected to provide interventional radiology (IR) services in both vascular and non-vascular intervention. The post holder is also expected to bring in leadership skills and will proactively expand IR services provided by the trust. Involvement in general radiology would be preferred, and this would be actively encouraged.
The department is supported by Specialist Trainees (ST) on rotation through Health Education England (NW), radiographers and sonographers, medical imaging assistants, secretaries and clerical staff.
The post holder is not expected to be part of the on-call rota but is welcome to participate in this if they wish to.
A remote reporting service for CT operates independently from the on-call radiologist between 2000 - 0900 hrs during the week and from 1700 - 0900 hrs at the weekend.
The department uses Carestream PACS and has implemented home reporting to support remote reporting sessions and MDT preparation to increase the flexibility of agreed job plans.
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice and be on the Specialist Register (or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to:
- Be actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making of the Radiology Department
- Be available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely
- Ensure that management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex needs
- Liaise closely with the Divisional and Service Managers, and the Associate Medical Director, to ensure that waiting list targets are achieved.
- Share with Consultant colleagues the responsibility for providing clinical services for the local population
- Foster relationships between staff within each organisation, and also with the local Clinical Commissioning Groups
- Work flexibly to achieve high quality care
- Ensure targets for maintaining access to Radiology services are achieved.
- Ensure the policies for communication with General Practitioners, Trust staff and patients are followed
- Ensure that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post
- Cover Consultant colleagues during periods of leave.
- Contribute to relevant Divisional, Trust and Regional Committees.
Working for our organisation
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity.
Direct Patient Care (DPC): 9 PAs (includes all clinical activity, clinically related administration activity, predictable and unpredictable on call duties)
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA):1 PA per week to undertake activities such as teaching, training, education, CPD (including reading journals), clinical audit, appraisal and service development.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
- FRCR
- Interventional specialist experience
Desirable criteria
- At least 3years cumulative experience post completion of training.
- Additional higher degrees relevant to this post e.g., MD, MSc.
- Other postgraduate qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Good general clinical experience and proven record of competency in interventional radiology and general radiology (Plain Film, CT, MRI, US, Fluoroscopy)
Desirable criteria
- Additional Subspecialist Experience
Team Working
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to work within, motivate and provide leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility of approach
Service Managment
Essential criteria
- Appreciation and understanding of the role of management.
- A clear vision for the future of radiology services at MCHFT
- Commitment to clinical risk management and clinical governance.
- Up to date knowledge of NHS reforms, structures and developments.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of possession of management skills.
Teaching and Education
Essential criteria
- Experience and interest in teaching, both junior medical and non-medical staff.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable criteria
- Special interest in role development and staff training. Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies.
- Recognised teaching skills course.
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Som Neelegandan
- Job title
- Clinical Imaging Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01270 612558
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