About this role
Job summary
The Radiology Directorate at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint substantive Consultant Radiologists with a special interest in oncological cross-sectional imaging. This post represents an excellent opportunity for candidates who will be eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register within six months of interview. Interviews are planned for October 2026.
The successful applicant will be based primarily at The Christie's main site in Withington, with some scope for home working, and will join a well-established team of 27 Consultant Radiologists. The post holder will be an oncological radiologist with experience across cancer imaging and expertise in CT, MRI, Ultrasound and PET imaging (training in PET-CT will be provided if required). Experience of chairing Cancer MDTs is expected, and an interest in routine interventional radiology can be supported.
The department undertakes approximately 60,000 examinations per year, delivering services across CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Plain Film, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine reporting, including regional PET-CT reporting. Radiologists work closely with oncology and surgical teams and contribute to a wide range of MDTs. Research is integral to the service, with strong involvement in clinical trials, alongside a major educational role supporting the North West School of Radiology and the Christie PET Academy.
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive post of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, including 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). The role includes participation in the consultant on-call rota.
Applicants must be on, or eligible for, inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology within six months of interview. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
When applying, candidates should ensure their CCT date is recorded within the Membership of Professional Bodies section of the online application form, along with their GMC number.
About us
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, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities
Department OverviewThe Radiology Directorate comprises 27 Consultant Radiologists, 6 Clinical Fellows and 5 Specialty Trainees (ST25). The service is led by a Radiology Service Manager, supported by two Directorate Operations Managers and a Governance Lead. There are three Modality Leads (CT, MRI, and General Radiology/IR/Ultrasound), alongside a Secretarial & Clerical Team Leader and a PACS Manager.The department performs approximately 60,000 examinations per annum, delivering CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Plain Film, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine reporting. The service also provides reporting for the regional PETCT service.
Role SummaryThe post holder will be based at The Christie and provide senior diagnostic imaging input across CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Plain Film, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. They will contribute expert radiological input to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings across tumour groups within the hospital.The appointee will have access to a shared consultant office with full PACS/CRIS and PC workstation facilities and shared secretarial support.
Clinical ResponsibilitiesAs a Consultant Radiologist at The Christie, the post holder will be an oncological radiologist with experience in all aspects of cancer imaging, including expertise in crosssectional body imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, with or without PETCT) and chairing cancer MDTs.The department currently supports 23 diseasespecific MDT meetings, each led by a consultant and covered by rotas of three to five consultants. The post holder will contribute to at least two MDTs, developing subspecialty expertise in the relevant tumour groups. MDT rotas are reviewed annually to ensure compliance with peerreview standards and equitable workload distribution.Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)The agreed job plan will include 2.5 SPAs for fulltime consultants, supporting audit, CPD, teaching and research activities. The Trust supports a hightrust, lowbureaucracy approach to SPA allocation. SPA timing and location will be agreed with the Clinical Director and reviewed annually through appraisal. SPA output is expected to be productive and evidencebased.
OnCall and Emergency DutiesThe post holder will participate in the consultant oncall rota (currently 1:26). An oncall Specialty Trainee provides firstline cover; consultant attendance is typically limited to complex cases, including selected interventions, complex CT reviews and MRI for suspected spinal cord compression.
Education and TrainingThe department plays an active role in the North West School of Radiology, particularly in oncological subspecialty training, and provides teaching to medical students, foundation doctors and nonradiology trainees.The post holder will contribute to trainee supervision and undergraduate and postgraduate education as part of their SPA allocation, ensuring junior staff and students receive appropriate support. Compliance with GMC revalidation and College CPD requirements is expected. Consultant involvement in Radiology ST teaching typically averages one hour per week, alongside teaching during clinical lists and supervision of contrast studies.
Research and AuditThe Trust strongly supports research through an active Research and Development Committee and Division. The post holder will be encouraged to develop research interests and support ongoing projects. The Trusts partnership with the University of Manchester and the Manchester Cancer Research Centre provides further opportunities for translational research.
Job PlanningJob plans are agreed prospectively and reviewed annually in line with Trust policy. The initial job planning discussion will take place within the first six months of appointment and align to the Trusts annual review cycle. Reviews will consider clinical activity, education, supervision and professional development objectives.
Job Plan TimetableThe timetable below is indicative and will be confirmed on commencement in post.
It is the requirement of the Trust that all new consultant colleagues must have 0.25 SPAs within their job plan to support Trust appraisal and supervision requirements. This can either be as appraiser or a supervisor for medical staff or Advanced clinical Practitioners.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
MRI
SPA
CT / PETCT
CT
MDT
PM
CT / PETCT
SPA
US
SPA
CT
NB This timetable is indicative
A typical week would consist of 10 Programmed Activities, typically 7.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) or pro rata. The DCC PAs would broadly comprise 6.5 fixed DCC PAs including 1 PA MDT commitment (variable by week according to rota). The MDT PA commitment covers the meeting time and preparation time
Job Plan PA Summary
Total PAs Direct Clinical Care (DCC) 7.5
CT
2.0
MRI
1.0
US
1.0
PETCT
2.0
MDT
1.0
Other DCC Time (Case Review, Checking, On-Call etc.)
0.5
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) (including 1.5 core SPA)
2.5
Supervision role (minimum 0.25 must be allocated)
0.25
Training, CPD and Teaching
1.0
Audit and Research
1.0
Other SPA (Appraisal, REALM, meetings)
0.2
Total Programmed Activities (PAs)
10
On call CommitmentsThis role does require participation in the on-call rota. This is currently 1:26. There is an on-call Specialist Trainee, so that consultants are not routinely required to attend the hospital, but are called in where necessary for simple intervention, review of complex CT and for MR of spinal cord compression.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent FRCR or equivalent MRC(R/P/S/Psych) or equivalent qualification GMC registration with a license to practice Only for substantive consultants, NOT applicable for locum consultants Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Desirable
Management training Additional research or teaching qualification
Experience Essential
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in cancer imaging Full and specialist registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. Clinical experience and knowledge in radiology and cancer imaging. Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances. Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice Track record of undertaking clinical audits Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills Able to implement policies and plans Review and manage progress Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture Empowers others to take responsibility Able to develop and recognize the performance of others Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
Track record of productive research relevant to Radiology Experience in RECIST reporting Evidence of innovative practice / service development Recent relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals Recent scientific presentations
PERSONAL SKILLS Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues Good interpersonal skills Good knowledge of clinical governance Excellent written and oral communication skills. Can own/commit to shared goals Can build effective teams and partnerships Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department Flexible and adaptable to change Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with people Ability to work under pressure. Awareness of personal limitations and areas for continuing development.
Desirable
Skilled in invasive diagnostic procedures, such as biopsy and drainage Skilled in PET-CT reporting Broad range of IT skills
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.
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 The Christie NHS FT
Address Radiology - E00298
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer's website https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)