• Job Description

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  Job summary

  Based within the Neuro Radiology Department - Royal Preston Hospital / Chorley District General Hospital Opportunities exist to join our regional neurosciences centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria.

  There have been several major service developments recently. These include accreditation as a major trauma centre and designation as a tertiary vascular centre.

  The adult Neurology department is staffed by 12 Consultant neurologists. There are also 2 paediatric neurologists who have links with Central Manchester Children's Hospital. The Neurosurgery department is staffed by 12 Consultant neurosurgeons providing a comprehensive adult neurosurgical service.

  We would like to invite you to be a part of our exciting personnel and equipment expansion, including state of the art CT, PET-CT, hybrid interventional theatre, and a new 3T MRI scanner suite.

  The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service and will provide support for the 9 existing neuroradiologists (4 of whom perform neuro intervention) and 2 head and neck radiologist.

  Any person who is unable to work full-time for personal reasons will be eligible to be considered for the post and if appointed the job plan will be discussed on a personal basis in discussion with colleagues.

  We will consider applications from candidates suitable for a locum post.

  The applicants should hold or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder:

  • will be expected to provide a comprehensive diagnostic neuroradiology service and will provide support for the 9 existing neuroradiologists, 4 of whom perform neuro-intervention along with supporting advanced neuro-imaging and head and neck radiology with reporting, MDT presentation.
  • in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the neuro radiology service for the Directorate and associated Network. There is also an ongoing commitment to teaching SPRs who rotate through attachments within the Trust.
  • Support diagnostic neuroradiology colleagues in both IP and OP MRI/CT reporting. Also close working with colleagues in the wider neurosciences and radiology department is expected as part of the daily work.
  • A subspecialist interest in Head & Neck radiology is desirable; in addition to reporting of cross-sectional head and neck imaging, the post holder can partake in the network Thyroid and Head & Neck cancer MDTs and also perform neck ultrasound and FNAs/core biopsies.
  • Interest in PET CT would be supported.
  • Provide support for the local and Network neuroradiology MDTs.

  There are also substantial opportunities for development or maintenance of other subspecialist interests.

  The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a neuroradiology on call rota with 1:9 frequency.

  Experience in head and neck radiology and advanced neuroimaging techniques is highly desirable.

  About us

  The Radiology Directorate comprises Radiology, Neuroradiology, Ultrasound, Vascular (general) Interventional Radiology, Chest Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, including SPECT scanning and Oncological Radiology. Mammography is performed at the Chorley and South Ribble Hospital site.

  Working for us here in the Neuroradiology department you will benefit from:

  • The opportunity to join a Regional Specialty
  • Secretarial support
  • Clinical nurse specialist support
  • A mentor
  • On site staff parking
  • Options to teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students
  • Research opportunities within the NIHR badged on-site Lancashire Clinical Research Facility

  Details

  Date posted

  23 June 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

  438-CA750B

  Job locations

  Royal Preston Hospital

  Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood

  Preston

  PR2 9HT

  
  

  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 License to Practice
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCR or equivalent
  • CCST in Radiology or eligible registration equivalents
  • CCT within 6 months
  • Fellowship in Diagnostic neuroradiology from an accredited Training scheme

  Desirable

  • Subspecialist training in Head & Neck/ENT radiology
  • Experience of advanced neuro-imaging techniques

  Experience

  Essential

  • Wide experience in diagnostic neuroradiology and MDT work in a tertiary neurosciences centre.
  • Experience of presenting in Neuroradiology MDTs in a tertiary neurosciences centre
  • Experience of presenting in Head & Neck cancer/ thyroid MDTs.
  • Recent experience of on-call working

  Desirable

  • Ability to perform neck ultrasound and guided interventions
  • Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines.

  Management

  Essential

  • Evidence of Clinical Leadership
  • Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
  • Ability to supervise and direct junior medical staff and other colleagues
  • Involvement in service development

  Desirable

  • Management course / certification.

  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

  Personal

  Essential

  • Effective communication skills.
  • Good organisation skills.
  • Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
  • Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley/Preston.

  Desirable

  • Car owner / driver

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCR or equivalent
  • CCST in Radiology or eligible registration equivalents
  • CCT within 6 months
  • Fellowship in Diagnostic neuroradiology from an accredited Training scheme

  Desirable

  • Subspecialist training in Head & Neck/ENT radiology
  • Experience of advanced neuro-imaging techniques

  Experience

  Essential

  • Wide experience in diagnostic neuroradiology and MDT work in a tertiary neurosciences centre.
  • Experience of presenting in Neuroradiology MDTs in a tertiary neurosciences centre
  • Experience of presenting in Head & Neck cancer/ thyroid MDTs.
  • Recent experience of on-call working

  Desirable

  • Ability to perform neck ultrasound and guided interventions
  • Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines.

  Management

  Essential

  • Evidence of Clinical Leadership
  • Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
  • Ability to supervise and direct junior medical staff and other colleagues
  • Involvement in service development

  Desirable

  • Management course / certification.

  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

  Personal

  Essential

  • Effective communication skills.
  • Good organisation skills.
  • Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
  • Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley/Preston.

  Desirable

  • Car owner / driver

  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 9HT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Preston Hospital

  Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood

  Preston

  PR2 9HT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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