# Consultant Radiologist for Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-radiologist-for-genitourinary-and-gastrointestinal/b954b691-500a-4276-b8e4-23afba9d5601 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-radiologist-for-genitourinary-and-gastrointestinal/b954b691-500a-4276-b8e4-23afba9d5601.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bolton - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Radiology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-07-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T12:52:07.115Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Bolton/Bolton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiology/Radiology-v8130852 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8130852?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.boltonft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Radiologist to join our friendly and dynamic team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to further expand our clinical team Applicants must have full registration with the GMC with FRCR (or equivalent) and either be eligible for inclusion on the GMC’s Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the date of interview. ### Main duties of the job The general radiology commitment will include plain film reporting, ultrasound, MRI and CT work, which will be timetabled. Subspecialty interests will be accommodated within the job plan. A full-time contract will include 1.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) for Supporting Professional Activities (with the potential for additional SPA based on need and justification) and 1 PA for 7-day working (currently 1 in 16 on-call rota). Upon taking up the post, the successful candidate will agree a job plan and work programme; the actual timetable is open to negotiation and will be decided by mutual consent although it will have to dovetail with the other consultants' commitments. The radiologists' rota currently works on a two-weekly cycle. A commitment to working flexibly within the 7-day service will be expected. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Full aspects of the specialism/requirements are outlined on the Job Description and Person Specification. 7 DAY WORKING The successful candidate would be expected to participate in the 7-day working rota, which is currently 1 in 16, joining the Registrar rota. Candidates are expected to cover 1 evening every 4 weeks 5pm – 7pm and 1 weekend in 16 (Friday 5-7pm, Sat and Sunday 9am-6pm). An outside agency provides an on-call service from 7pm (6pm at weekends). Availability for an on-call service in event of a failure of this outsourced service would be expected or in a Major incident. TEACHING The successful candidate will be expected to share in the training of the Specialty trainees and clinical fellows in Radiology, including clinical and educational supervisor responsibilities as appropriate. Some teaching of non-radiology junior staff and allied health professionals would be expected. CLINICAL MEETINGS Attendance at cancer and non-cancer multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate to specialty and sector MDT meetings will be required. CPD / POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION The Trust has a very well equipped multidisciplinary Education Centre and all Consultants are eligible for CPD - there is a budget managed by the Director of Medical Education. The Education Centre has seminar rooms, discussion rooms and tiered lecture theatre for 120 people and a well-stocked library with access to Medline. The Manchester Medical Society radiology section holds 7 academic evening lectures through the academic year in the Manchester Medical School. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND AUDIT The Trust has a Clinical Governance Committee chaired by the Medical Director. The Radiology Directorate has established a Clinical Governance structure. All categories of Directorate Staff are represented in the structure, and there is liaison with other clinical groups where required. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Directorate Clinical Audit Programme and participate in quality improvement projects, which will be closely linked to the needs of Clinical Governance. RESEARCH The Trust has a Research and Development Committee to develop local R&D strategy. An interest in research will be welcomed and Consultants are encouraged to get involved in research and publications.  Limited funding for research projects is available from time to time. ## Job Details We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Radiologist to join our friendly and dynamic team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to further expand our clinical team Applicants must have full registration with the GMC with FRCR (or equivalent) and either be eligible for inclusion on the GMC’s Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the date of interview. ## Job Description The general radiology commitment will include plain film reporting, ultrasound, MRI and CT work, which will be timetabled. Subspecialty interests will be accommodated within the job plan. A full-time contract will include 1.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) for Supporting Professional Activities (with the potential for additional SPA based on need and justification) and 1 PA for 7-day working (currently 1 in 16 on-call rota). Upon taking up the post, the successful candidate will agree a job plan and work programme; the actual timetable is open to negotiation and will be decided by mutual consent although it will have to dovetail with the other consultants' commitments. The radiologists' rota currently works on a two-weekly cycle. A commitment to working flexibly within the 7-day service will be expected. ## Responsibilities Full aspects of the specialism/requirements are outlined on the Job Description and Person Specification. 7 DAY WORKING The successful candidate would be expected to participate in the 7-day working rota, which is currently 1 in 16, joining the Registrar rota. Candidates are expected to cover 1 evening every 4 weeks 5pm – 7pm and 1 weekend in 16 (Friday 5-7pm, Sat and Sunday 9am-6pm). An outside agency provides an on-call service from 7pm (6pm at weekends). Availability for an on-call service in event of a failure of this outsourced service would be expected or in a Major incident. TEACHING The successful candidate will be expected to share in the training of the Specialty trainees and clinical fellows in Radiology, including clinical and educational supervisor responsibilities as appropriate. Some teaching of non-radiology junior staff and allied health professionals would be expected. CLINICAL MEETINGS Attendance at cancer and non-cancer multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate to specialty and sector MDT meetings will be required. CPD / POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION The Trust has a very well equipped multidisciplinary Education Centre and all Consultants are eligible for CPD - there is a budget managed by the Director of Medical Education. The Education Centre has seminar rooms, discussion rooms and tiered lecture theatre for 120 people and a well-stocked library with access to Medline. The Manchester Medical Society radiology section holds 7 academic evening lectures through the academic year in the Manchester Medical School. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND AUDIT The Trust has a Clinical Governance Committee chaired by the Medical Director. The Radiology Directorate has established a Clinical Governance structure. All categories of Directorate Staff are represented in the structure, and there is liaison with other clinical groups where required. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Directorate Clinical Audit Programme and participate in quality improvement projects, which will be closely linked to the needs of Clinical Governance. RESEARCH The Trust has a Research and Development Committee to develop local R&D strategy. An interest in research will be welcomed and Consultants are encouraged to get involved in research and publications. Limited funding for research projects is available from time to time. ## Person Specification ### People **Essential** - Ability to be a leader. Able to manage and motivate staff. - Ability to be an effective member of a team. **Desirable** - Leadership experience ### Teaching **Essential** - Interest in teaching medical undergraduates, radiology and non-radiology junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals **Desirable** - Experience of teaching ### Training **Essential** - Evidence of completion of a recognised training programme offering wide radiological experience. - To be on the GMC Specialist Register as a Radiologist or to be eligible for GMC Specialist registration within 6 months at the time of the Advisory Appointment Committee. ### Resources **Essential** - Ability to work collaboratively with and relate to all other healthcare staff **Desirable** - Awareness of budgeting management ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive experience in general radiology including plain film interpretation, ultrasound, CT and MRI. - On-call experience. **Desirable** - Experience of working within the UK NHS. - Additional special radiological interest and expertise in a speciality. ### Managerial **Essential** - Ability to work within the relevant clinical and managerial structure, contributing to the continued development of the radiology service. **Desirable** - Management experience ### Other Skills **Essential** - Ability to manage change and to stimulate development. - Keen and motivated to learn and teach. - Ability to manage change and to organise development. **Desirable** - Awareness of service development, governance and health improvement plans. ### Circumstances **Essential** - Domicile: To be within a 30-minute commutable distance of Royal Bolton Hospital for emergency response (willing to accept further). - Car Driver/Owner: Must hold a valid driving license and car. ### Communications **Essential** - Ability to effectively communicate with medical colleagues, patients and carers. ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Possession of appropriate clinical and communication skills. ### Professional Interests **Essential** - Evidence of continuing professional development. - Ability to contribute to the continuing development of the radiology service in line with new developments and changes in demand - Teaching junior medical and other staff. **Desirable** - Maintain interest in research, teaching and service improvement. ### Research / Publications **Desirable** - Research / Publications ### Educational Qualifications **Essential** - Basic Medical Qualification · MBChB/MBBS · or equivalent. - FRCR or equivalent **Desirable** - Additional undergraduate or postgraduate qualification. ### Professional / Occupational Qualifications **Essential** - Certificate of Specialist Training in Radiology (or be held within 6 months of its award at time of Advisory Appointment Committee) ## Documents - [open letter (pdf, 235.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2681) - [applicants with a disability (pdf, 207.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1983) - [job description radiologist for gi/gu (pdf, 448.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10428136) - [welcome to bolton nhs foundation trust (pdf, 774.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3041) - [person specification consultant radiologist (pdf, 312.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10428137) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.