Consultant Neuroradiologist

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The closing date is 10 July 2025

Salford Royal Hospital has vacancies for Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologists to support and develop the neuroradiology service.

All sub-specialty interests can be supported, but we would particularly welcome applicants with an interest in Skull-Base or Head and Neck Radiology.

The successful candidate would be expected to participate in MDT and also contribute to the diagnostic neuroradiology on call.

We are committed to developing a flexible approach to job planned activity, including home reporting and all of our consultants now have home workstations.

A new PACS has been implemented across the NCA in February 2021, as part of a wider collaboration with hospitals across Greater Manchester, leading to region-wide image sharing.

Salford Royal Hospital hosts the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences and the Comprehensive Stroke Centre for Greater Manchester. Intra-arterial (IA) treatment for acute stroke is supported 24/7.

Salford Neuroradiology supports the nationally commissioned proton beam therapy services, currently serving the whole of the UK in conjunction with a second centre in London.

We are home to one of the largest skull base services in the country.

We provide services to the nationally commissioned Neurofibromatosis type II (one of four national centres) services.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his or her charge and for the proper functioning of the service and will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of theclinical department.
• The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service.
• The post holder will be expected to contribute to some of the management tasks of the Department. The nature of this will be dependent on previous and current experience and interests
• The post holder will supervise the work of junior colleagues and provide advice & support as necessary.
• You have a legal responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that you gather or use as part of your work within the Trust. You must consult with management if you have any doubt as to the correctmanagement of the records with which you work.
• You are accountable for the effective deployment of activities that ensure that your department/ward/clinical team is reducing hospital acquired infection. You will ensure that you and your staff comply with the Trust's policies on infection, prevention and control.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

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Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

Person Specification Professional Registration

• Full GMC registration with a valid license to practice
• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB), FRCR or equivalent
• To be formally recognised as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
• To be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Broad knowledge of neuroradiology
• Evidence of dedicated subspecialty training or fellowship as appropriate
• 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
• Evidence of participation in and experience of, clinical audit
• Experience of working within an MDT
• Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
• Experience of teaching and training

Skills & Abilities

• Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
• Able to explain things clearly particularly complex or sensitive information
• Is able to influence and persuade effectively
• Can own/commit to shared goals
• Can build effective teams and partnerships
• Accountable for performance of self and others
• Empowers others to take responsibility
• Able to develop and recognise the performance of others

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearper annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working