Job summary
Required
to fill this full time, replacement post within the Radiology Department at the
St Jamess University Hospital & Seacroft Hospital.
The
successful applicant should possess FRCR (or equivalent) and should be included
on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,
if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in Breast Imaging,
acute CT, and its related
specialties. A strong commitment to
undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
The Future of Breast Screening
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:
Wednesday 24 January 2024
Main duties of the job
This is a Consultant Radiology post with specialist interest in breast
imaging. The candidate will work cross-site at both Seacroft hospital and St
James Hospital, working in breast screening and symptomatic breast service.
They will be involved in the breast MDT. You will also support the radiology on
call service and provide an acute CT session. The breast unit is active in
research and involved in research looking at artificial intelligence as a
diagnostic tool.
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of consultant Radiologist will be expected to support both
the breast screening and symptomatic service. This includes reporting
mammograms, digital breast tomosynthesis and contrast mammography examinations
and breast MRI. Require skill set to perform US, Stereo or MRI guided core
biopsies, vacuum biopsies and vacuum excisions. Also support localisations of
lesions for surgery.
The
successful applicant will be expected to deliver at least one session of
scheduled acute CT cover per week. This cover may be required to be delivered
within premium time hours (evening / weekend). The post holder will contribute
to the Diagnostic body CT on call rota. On call duties will be performed at
Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of consultant Radiologist will be expected to support both
the breast screening and symptomatic service. This includes reporting
mammograms, digital breast tomosynthesis and contrast mammography examinations
and breast MRI. Require skill set to perform US, Stereo or MRI guided core
biopsies, vacuum biopsies and vacuum excisions. Also support localisations of
lesions for surgery.
The
successful applicant will be expected to deliver at least one session of
scheduled acute CT cover per week. This cover may be required to be delivered
within premium time hours (evening / weekend). The post holder will contribute
to the Diagnostic body CT on call rota. On call duties will be performed at
Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of breast imaging screening and symptomatic. Support diagnostic on call service and acute CT.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in breast.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in radiology and sub specialism in breast.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Requirements
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of breast imaging screening and symptomatic. Support diagnostic on call service and acute CT.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in breast.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in radiology and sub specialism in breast.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Requirements
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
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.
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.
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).
