Job summary

Applications are invited from radiologists who have experience in cardiothoracic and cardiovascular imaging. The successful applicant will have the opportunity for in-house training and work along with our team of eleven experienced cardiothoracic radiologists and six cardiologists with imaging interest.

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH) is a successful NHS Foundation Trust, dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiothoracic diseases, with an outstanding group of cardiac and thoracic surgeons, radiologists and chest physicians and cardiologists. Our Trust has its own research department which provides excellent support for those colleagues interested in research and innovation.

This post was created to accommodate for the increase in the demand of cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging studies, securing an adequate workload to each of the consultants. Our department provides the best technology for cardiothoracic imaging, with two MRI scanners, including a wide bore, 1.5T cardiac optimized Siemens Sola MR scanner and a 3T VIDA Siemens and two dual energy CT scanners, (Siemens FORCE scanners) and it is fully integrated with PACS.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Independently report:
• Cardiothoracic CT (including cardiac, lung cancer, aortic imaging)
• MRI (cardiac/thoracic depending on experience)
• Chest radiographs
• Perform image-guided procedures (where trained), including:
• CT-guided lung biopsies
• Support:
• Inpatient and outpatient imaging services
• Urgent and emergency imaging
• Candidates without procedural experience will be supported to develop these skills.

Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Attend and contribute to:
• Lung Cancer MDT
• Cardiac imaging MDT
• Work closely with cardiology, thoracic surgery and respiratory teams

Governance and Audit

• Participate in:
• Clinical Audit Meetings
• Discrepancy meetings
• Quality improvement initiatives.

Teaching

• Contribute to teaching of:
• Radiology trainees
• Junior doctors
• Radiographers
• Support departmental education programs.

Research & Innovation

• Participate in research and service improvement initiatives

Professional Development

• Structured support for the Radiology Portfolio Pathway (CESR)
• Dedicated mentorship from Consultant Radiologists
• Support in building evidence for GMC specialist registration

This role provides a clear pathway toward Consultant Radiologist appointment.

On-Call

• Participation in on-call rota may be required (depending on experience)

Applications should be made via NHS Jobs, please could all applicants attach a copy of their CV to the application form.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

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Details

Date posted
10 August 2026

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Specialty Doctor

Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year
per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
410-DTC-8182242

Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Thomas Drive
Liverpool
Merseyside
L14 3PE
United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PLAN

The job is intended to be a full time (10 PA) post in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging radiology, desirably with experience in US, doppler and lung biopsies at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. The job plan will include 1.5 SPA.

Job Plan

The job plan can be flexible per week depending on the departmental service needs and candidates individual interests and needs.

Activity Professional Activities (PAs)

Inpatient CT/MRI reporting 1

Subspeciality reporting

Supervised sessions:

- Cardiac CT 1
- Cardiac MRI 2

Unsupervised sessions:

- Cardiothoracic CT including TAVIs 2
- Cardiac MRI - MCARD 2

Supporting Professional Activities:

- Portfolio support, MDT, Audit, Teaching and Research 1.5

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated radiologist to develop subspecialist expertise in cardiothoracic imaging within a nationally recognised centre, with a clearly supported pathway to Consultant practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PLAN

The job is intended to be a full time (10 PA) post in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging radiology, desirably with experience in US, doppler and lung biopsies at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. The job plan will include 1.5 SPA.

Job Plan

The job plan can be flexible per week depending on the departmental service needs and candidates individual interests and needs.

Activity Professional Activities (PAs)

Inpatient CT/MRI reporting 1

Subspeciality reporting

Supervised sessions:

- Cardiac CT 1
- Cardiac MRI 2

Unsupervised sessions:

- Cardiothoracic CT including TAVIs 2
- Cardiac MRI - MCARD 2

Supporting Professional Activities:

- Portfolio support, MDT, Audit, Teaching and Research 1.5

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated radiologist to develop subspecialist expertise in cardiothoracic imaging within a nationally recognised centre, with a clearly supported pathway to Consultant practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree (eg MSc, MD, PhD).
• Level II/III Cardiac CT
• Level II/III Cardiac MRI
• FRCR or Equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Radiology training
• Training in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in cardiovascular MRI and CT, including coronary CT, structural heart imaging (TAVI reporting), cardiac MRI, stress cardiac MRI
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients in the Radiology Department.

Desirable

• An area sub-specialisation and willingness to innovate and develop services.
• General / vascular, renal and Carotid Doppler.
• Congenital (adult) cardiac imaging (CT and/or MRI)

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage radiology speciality lists

Teaching

Desirable

• Experience of supervising SPR's
• Attendance of Training the Trainer Course
• Ability to teach image interpretation and reporting skills

Audit and Research Experience

Desirable

• Ability to apply research outcomes in radiology practice
• Peer reviewed publications
• Experience of audit management

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a team and engage in innovation.
• Good interpersonal skills,
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, radiographers and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree (eg MSc, MD, PhD).
• Level II/III Cardiac CT
• Level II/III Cardiac MRI
• FRCR or Equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT Radiology training
• Training in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic imaging
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in cardiovascular MRI and CT, including coronary CT, structural heart imaging (TAVI reporting), cardiac MRI, stress cardiac MRI
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients in the Radiology Department.

Desirable

• An area sub-specialisation and willingness to innovate and develop services.
• General / vascular, renal and Carotid Doppler.
• Congenital (adult) cardiac imaging (CT and/or MRI)

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage radiology speciality lists

Teaching

Desirable

• Experience of supervising SPR's
• Attendance of Training the Trainer Course
• Ability to teach image interpretation and reporting skills

Audit and Research Experience

Desirable

• Ability to apply research outcomes in radiology practice
• Peer reviewed publications
• Experience of audit management

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a team and engage in innovation.
• Good interpersonal skills,
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, radiographers and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Thomas Drive
Liverpool
Merseyside
L14 3PE
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Thomas Drive
Liverpool
Merseyside
L14 3PE
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Radiology

Dr Khalid Babar

khalid.babar@lhch.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted
10 August 2026

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Specialty Doctor

Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year
per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
410-DTC-8182242

Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Thomas Drive
Liverpool
Merseyside
L14 3PE
United Kingdom

Supporting documents

Privacy notice
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.