Consultant Radiologist; Cross-Sectional

The Radiology Directorate at The Christie is seeking to appoint new substantive Consultant Radiologists with a special interest in Oncological Cross‑Sectional Imaging.

The appointee will be based at The Christie’s main site in Withington, with accommodation for an element of home working, and will join a team of 27 Consultant Radiologists. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of cancer imaging, including CT, MRI, Ultrasound and PET imaging (training will be provided in PET‑CT if required); chairing of Cancer MDTs; and, where possible, an interest in routine interventional radiology procedures.

• Provide senior input to the diagnostic imaging service, covering MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Plain Film, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine reporting.
• Report for the regional PET‑CT service and support the department’s 60,000 annual examinations.
• Chair and contribute to Cancer MDT meetings; participate in at least 2 MDTs per week and develop subspecialty interest in disease‑specific groups.
• Maintain a 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week schedule, including 7.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs (e.g., CT, MRI, US, PET‑CT, MDT) and 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) such as audit, CPD, teaching and research.
• Join the on‑call rota (currently 1:26); assist with simple interventions, review of complex CT and MR of spinal cord compression as required.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, including teaching medical students, SHO/FY2, and non‑radiology registrars.
• Engage in research and audit activities, with support from the Trust’s Research and Development Committee and division.

• Must be on or eligible for GMC specialist register for Radiology within 6 months of the interview date.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Evidence of competency in cancer imaging, body cross‑sectional image reporting and MDT leadership.
• Experience of working in a high‑volume oncology radiology department is desirable.

• Include CCT date and GMC number in the membership of professional bodies section of the online application form.
• Commitment to maintain essential and mandatory training modules.
• Participate in the Trust’s job planning, appraisal and supervision processes.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, with national specialist referrals from other parts of the country.

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