Consultant Radiologist for Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	26 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 April 2026
Location:	Bolton, BL4 0JR
Company:	Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7899827/

Summary

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. 



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. 



HOSPITAL SERVICES 


Bolton NHS Foundation Trust employs over 6000 staff providing a wide range of acute and community services to the population of Bolton and surrounding areas. 


The Royal Bolton Hospital is a large district general hospital with over 780850 inpatients and 54-day case and endoscopy beds. The Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is within the North West sector of the health economy along with Salford Royal Hospital and Wigan, Wrightington and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. Bolton is a specialist maternity and paediatric centre for Greater Manchester.  


 


Further information may be found on the Trust’s website: https://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ 


Working in Radiology at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust:


RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT 


Radiology and Breast Imaging forms part of the Diagnostic and Support Services Division alongside Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy and Outpatient Services.  The specialty structure consists of a Clinical Lead (Consultant Radiologist), Operational Business manager and Lead Radiographers/ Sonographers.  This structure is reflected at all levels within the organisation.  The leadership  team functions together as a cohesive unit to set the tone for each specialty and is jointly responsible for quality, performance, finance and workforce.   


We hold Radiology Governance meetings and Radiology Consultants meetings chaired by the Governance and Clinical Lead respectively.  



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. 




This advert closes on Thursday 9 Apr 2026

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