Locum Consultant Radiologist with an interest in Chest/Cardiothoracic
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, PR2 9HTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
We have an exciting opportunity for Locum Consultant Radiologist with a subspecialist interest in Chest / Cardiothoracic Radiology to join our highly ...
You will join a committed and friendly team of Chest / Cardiothoracic Radiologists with various subspeciality interests including cardiac imaging, lung biopsy, ILD, PET/CT and Post-mortem CT.The team currently supports 13 Chest physicians, with whom we have a close relationship, also with a wide variety of clinical interests, including lung cancer, ILD, asthma, interventional bronchoscopy, and pleural intervention. There will be opportunities to develop any of these further as well supporting expanding clinical interests such as the pleural service and innovative interventional bronchoscopy techniques. There are weekly Lung Cancer MDTs, a general chest clinico-radiological MDT and bi-monthly regional ILD MDTs. LTHTR is a cancer centre and is the central hub for the regional ILD service. Duties will include all those duties normally expected of a radiologist in a similar sized Radiology department in the United Kingdom. The majority of the appointee's time will be spent on clinical duties. In addition, the appointee will be expected to take part in the formal teaching and on-going audit programmes within the directorate as well as a full range of management duties commensurate with this role. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide cross sectional imaging reporting and support for various MDT's. The post will involve 10-programmed activities of imaging support (8 DPAs plus 1.5 SPAs and 0.5 for on-call).
The Radiology Directorate comprises Radiology, Neuroradiology, Ultrasound, Vascular (general) Interventional Radiology, Chest Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, including SPECT scanning and Oncological Radiology and Mammography service.
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will work as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team where you will be valued for who you are. We will support you to achieve your personal goals and to build the career you want.
As a member of our team you can expect that:
- You will continue to develop your career working with a collaborative and supportive team, working with alongside innovative and nationally renowned clinicians who are specialists in their field.
- You will be an integral part of MDT and the clinical team.
- You will be involved in teaching and supervision of trainees, undergraduate medical students and other learners.
- You will have access to office space and secretarial support.
- You will have flexible working opportunities.
- You will have protected time to develop your specialist interests in audit, research and education, this will be agreed through the job planning process
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCST in Radiology or eligible registration equivalents
- PLAB or equivalent standards
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable: - Higher Degree / PHD / Masters; - Membership of specialist radiological societies
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Training and proven experience in Chest & Cardiothoracic imaging
- Wide experience of cross sectional radiology
- Experience in audit management and the ability to apply research outcomes in radiology practice
- Ability to work and report independently
- Evidence of participation in and commitment to teaching. The ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students
- IT Computing skills
- Understanding current NHS management systems including clinical Governance and Risk management
Desirable
- Proven ability to lead radiology discussion within sub-specialty MDTs
- Evidence of attendance at appropriate professional meetings/courses
- Additional Sub-specialist areas of interest and experience
- Previous participation in a management role
- A willingness to innovate and develop additional services
Personal
Essential
- Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with 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.
- Ability to lead when appropriate (with examples)
- Ability to supervise and direct junior medical staff and other colleagues.
- Proven ability to make effective use of time and resources (with examples)
- Evidence of high personal motivation and resilience (with examples)
- Lives within 45 minutes travel time to RPH
Desirable: - Well-developed oral and written communication skills; - Car owner/driver
Research and Development
Essential: - Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable: - Evidence of peer reviewed publications.
Health
Essential: - Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
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First seen
18 September 2026
Last checked
22 September 2026
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