Job summary
Required
to fill two posts within the Radiology Department at the Leeds General
Infirmary/Chapel Allerton Hospital.
The
successful applicants 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 MSK Radiology
and its related subspecialties. 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.
There is an expectation for out of hours
work (programmed weekend work).
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
The challenges for the
future in MSK Radiology, and how to overcome them.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:
Tuesday 14 January 2025
Main duties of the job
The
posts are for 2x specialist Consultant Radiologists in Musculoskeletal
Radiology. The applicants will undertake all aspects of diagnostic and
interventional MSK Radiology including MRI, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and
plain radiographic reporting. The responsibilities include specialist MSK MDT
cover. There is an expectation to be adept in the reporting of complex MSK
imaging, including spinal trauma and sarcoma imaging. The successful applicant
will join a team of 8 expert MSK Radiologists.
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
2.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
The post holders skills in MSK
radiology will complement and support the current demand on the service to deliver care to patients with MSK radiology needs at the Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust including
Care of patients through
specialist diagnostic and interventional procedures
Contribute to specialist multi-disciplinary
team meetings
Supervision of trainee
medical staff
2.1
Collaborate
with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Radiology CSU and
across the Trust.
2.2
Contribute
to research, teaching and new developments within the department. The
post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs ongoing in the department.
2.3
Contribute to formal specialist trainee teaching within
the Yorkshire Radiology Academy.
2.4
Contribute to the clinical
supervision and training of specialist trainees and clinical fellows in MSK and
interventional radiology.
2.5
There will be a
requirement to attend and lead multi-disciplinary meetings, contribute to audit
and assist non-medical staff in their roles in the department
Job description
Job responsibilities
2.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
The post holders skills in MSK
radiology will complement and support the current demand on the service to deliver care to patients with MSK radiology needs at the Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust including
Care of patients through
specialist diagnostic and interventional procedures
Contribute to specialist multi-disciplinary
team meetings
Supervision of trainee
medical staff
2.1
Collaborate
with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Radiology CSU and
across the Trust.
2.2
Contribute
to research, teaching and new developments within the department. The
post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs ongoing in the department.
2.3
Contribute to formal specialist trainee teaching within
the Yorkshire Radiology Academy.
2.4
Contribute to the clinical
supervision and training of specialist trainees and clinical fellows in MSK and
interventional radiology.
2.5
There will be a
requirement to attend and lead multi-disciplinary meetings, contribute to audit
and assist non-medical staff in their roles in the department
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Clinical Radiology.
- 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
- Fellowship training in MSK.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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 IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in diagnostic and interventional MSK radiology.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in MSK radiology, including specialist reporting (spinal and sarcoma) and intervention (both simple and complex including spine).
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Experience of complex MSK intervention (vertebroplasty, ablation techniques).
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
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.
- *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
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Clinical Radiology.
- 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
- Fellowship training in MSK.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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 IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in diagnostic and interventional MSK radiology.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in MSK radiology, including specialist reporting (spinal and sarcoma) and intervention (both simple and complex including spine).
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Experience of complex MSK intervention (vertebroplasty, ablation techniques).
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
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.
- *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
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
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).
