Job summary This post has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in Clinical Radiology at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which is required to cover some of the identified service requirements arising as a result of expansion within in the Department. This fixed term post is for duration of 12 months and will be reviewed. Duties will include all those duties normally expected of a Specialty Doctor in a similar sized Radiology department in the United Kingdom; with the majority of the appointee's time being spent on clinical duties. The successful candidate will provide a Radiology service as a member of the Directorate. These may be across sites [Royal Preston Hospital or its local CDC Healthport site, Chorley District Hospital] depending on Directorate service requirements. This job requires on-call commitments; and the post holder will be asked to participate in the general radiology on-call rota. The successful applicant should be a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent. Main duties of the job As a Specialty Doctor you will be expected to provide Diagnostic Radiology Services to the standard of a Senior Specialist Registrar, with consultant supervision as necessary. Key duties of the role: Independent performance and interpretation of imaging studies, as a minimum, in the following modalities: plain film, contrast studies, and ultrasound. Supervised interpretation of cross-sectional imaging studies, and supervised performance of nonvascular intervention. It is anticipated that the degree of consultant supervision required will gradually reduce as experience is gained. Management of the department to maintain efficient and timely patient flow with specific reference to both local and national targets. Assist consultant staff in maintaining staffing levels including covering short term sickness Close liaison with nursing, medical and radiographic staff to ensure patient care is maintained and all trust policies and procedures are adhered to. You will be required to take an active role in the teaching of junior doctors and be involved in the training of all staff, and to take an active role in teaching and audit. Other duties which may be allocated by senior staff to ensure the proper care of patients and management of the departments. Support, teaching and experience will be provided for career development as appropriate. The successful applicant should be a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists, or equivalent. About us LTHTR values extremely its Specialty Doctors and in a first of its kind in the UK, we have agreed and committed ourselves to provide all Specialty doctors joining the trust and those already working with us, a personal career progression pathway with support to become autonomous practitioners if they aspire to do so. The Radiology Specialty unit is managed within the Clinical Directorate structure and sits within the division of Diagnostics, Clinical Support and Performance. The Radiology Directorate comprises Radiology, Neuroradiology, Ultrasound, Vascular and non-Vascular Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, including SPECT scanning and Oncological Radiology. Mammography is performed at the Chorley and South Ribble Hospital site. The successful candidate will be an employee of the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The diagnostic department is well equipped, with a range of modern imaging equipment across 3 (Preston, Chorley and the CDC Healthport) sites. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 438-MS3051 Job locations Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood Preston PR2 2HT Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration and Licence to Practice MBBS or equivalent MC ChB or equivalent Desirable FRCR or Equivalent qualification Higher qualification Experience & Skills Essential MINIMUM 4 years at middle grade level in Clinical Radiology Evidence of a career directed towards Clinical Radiology Ability to Report/work independently Ability to initiate appropriate initial management in common emergencies Experience in Audit IT and Computing skills Evidence of participation in, and commitment to, teaching; the ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students Desirable Experience of posts, other than Radiology Experience of Oncological Imaging Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses Previous participation in a management role Personal Essential Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues in all disciplines. Written communication in a clear and conscientious manner. Works well within a multidisciplinary environment Proven ability to work as a team player in a multidisciplinary team. A friendly, understanding, caring personality Ability to lead when appropriate Proven ability to make effective use of time and resources Evidence of high personal motivation and resilience Research and Development Essential Evidence of interest in personal development eg: through research and/or publications within the required specialty Health Essential Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration and Licence to Practice MBBS or equivalent MC ChB or equivalent Desirable FRCR or Equivalent qualification Higher qualification Experience & Skills Essential MINIMUM 4 years at middle grade level in Clinical Radiology Evidence of a career directed towards Clinical Radiology Ability to Report/work independently Ability to initiate appropriate initial management in common emergencies Experience in Audit IT and Computing skills Evidence of participation in, and commitment to, teaching; the ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students Desirable Experience of posts, other than Radiology Experience of Oncological Imaging Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses Previous participation in a management role Personal Essential Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues in all disciplines. Written communication in a clear and conscientious manner. Works well within a multidisciplinary environment Proven ability to work as a team player in a multidisciplinary team. A friendly, understanding, caring personality Ability to lead when appropriate Proven ability to make effective use of time and resources Evidence of high personal motivation and resilience Research and Development Essential Evidence of interest in personal development eg: through research and/or publications within the required specialty Health Essential Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice 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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood Preston PR2 2HT Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)