Job summary Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (following the merger of the Royal Liverpool, Broadgreen and Aintree University Hospitals) is seeking to appoint consultant diagnostic radiologist for a substantive post with subspecialty interest in primarily gastrointestinal imaging (GI). The post will involve a specialist GI and general imaging, delivered across the Trust sites. This role is funded as 10 WTE and on call supplement, but part time can be supported. Candidates must have GMC registration, hold FRCR or equivalent, and be eligible for CCT status. They must be able to demonstrate training and competency within GI imaging. Main duties of the job To provide a first-class clinical service in Cross Sectional Radiology. To provide specialist Radiological opinion and reports in chest and GI imaging. To supervise junior medical staff in Diagnostic Radiology. To provide radiological expertise in terms of advice for imaging and reporting. To take part in the Radiology Audit, Governance, Consultant and Departmental Meetings. To prepare for and lead on discussions in appropriate MDTMs. To participate on the Diagnostic on call Consultant Radiology rota. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 287-DSS-64-25 Job locations Across all sites Prescot Street Liverpool L7 8XP Job description Job responsibilities Please see detailed job description providing information regarding the department configuration and proposed job plans. Job description Job responsibilities Please see detailed job description providing information regarding the department configuration and proposed job plans. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB ChB (or equivalent) MBBS (or equivalent) Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for) Eligible for specialist register in Radiology Clinical experience Essential CCT in Radiology (Or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview. Subspecialty training in Cross Sectional Radiology Evidence of continuing medical education Teaching & training experience Desirable Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines Clinical Governance experience Essential Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance. Ability to take full and independent. responsibility for clinical care of patients Management experience Desirable Willingness to participate in management activities Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures Audit experience Essential Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit Publication of audit results Research experience Essential Understanding principles of research Proven track record in research Publication of research Desirable Success in obtaining funding for research. IT skills Essential Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g., Word, Excel & PowerPoint Ability to use patient information systems Motivation Essential Ability to organise own time. Punctuality, Initiative. Desirable Motivated to develop new services. Personal attributes Essential Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure. Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB ChB (or equivalent) MBBS (or equivalent) Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for) Eligible for specialist register in Radiology Clinical experience Essential CCT in Radiology (Or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview. Subspecialty training in Cross Sectional Radiology Evidence of continuing medical education Teaching & training experience Desirable Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines Clinical Governance experience Essential Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance. Ability to take full and independent. responsibility for clinical care of patients Management experience Desirable Willingness to participate in management activities Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures Audit experience Essential Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit Publication of audit results Research experience Essential Understanding principles of research Proven track record in research Publication of research Desirable Success in obtaining funding for research. IT skills Essential Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g., Word, Excel & PowerPoint Ability to use patient information systems Motivation Essential Ability to organise own time. Punctuality, Initiative. Desirable Motivated to develop new services. Personal attributes Essential Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure. Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team 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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Across all sites Prescot Street Liverpool L7 8XP Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)