Job summary
Required
to fill this replacement post within the Nuclear Medicine and Radiology
Departments at St Jamess University Hospital.
This is a full-time appointment for a Consultant Radiologist with
special interests in Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT as well as Head & Neck
imaging.
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:
Opportunities and
challenges for PET-CT services in the next 10-yrs
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Main duties of the job
This post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Nuclear Medicine and
PET-CT team (Dr Chirag Patel, Dr Fahmid Chowdhury & Prof Andrew
Scarsbrook). The post-holder will provide specialist Nuclear Medicine and
PET-CT reporting, general radiology reporting (plain films and acute CT),
radiology input to the head & neck and thyroid MDTs and join the diagnostic
CT on-call rota. There will also be opportunities to contribute to Head & Neck
reporting (ultrasound, CT and MRI).
The post will be cross-site at St Jamess University (base hospital)
and Leeds General Infirmary.
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 Nuclear Medicine and
PET-CT (essential) as well as general/acute radiology (essential) and an
interest in Head & Neck Imaging (desirable). Excellent communication and team working
skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are also
essential.
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
In relation to this post the appointee will be expected
to contribute to and develop the diverse portfolio of Nuclear Medicine and Head
& Neck radiology services delivered in Leeds.
2.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
This replacement post in Nuclear Medicine and
PET-CT is required to meet growing demand for specialist functional
imaging services in Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region. The post will replace
the loss of an existing consultant predominantly delivering Nuclear Medicine
and PET-CT as well as contributing to Head & Neck imaging services.
The
postholder will be expected to contribute to acute CT and on-call diagnostic CT
rota.
Overview
of Radiology in LTHT
The LTHT radiology department is one of the largest in Europe and has
an established reputation for clinical innovation and expertise along with a
significant teaching and research profile.
The department contains one of three national radiology training
academies with associated educational facilities and resources for the Leeds
Bradford Radiology training scheme. In
terms of research the department has helped establish a NIHR funded research 3T
MRI as part of the Leeds Biomedical Research Unit contained on trust
premises. Within this unit imaging plays
a large part in most musculoskeletal projects along with performance of
separate radiology specific research.
Recently the department has also been successful in obtaining funding
for developing and establishing an academic programme focusing on oncology
radiology led by a Professor of Radiology.
The University of Leeds is a major partner in both of these research
streams and is looking to expand the latter with specific academic radiology
appointments. In terms of University
honorary appointments radiology consultants have formed a large proportion of
the recently created Honorary Clinical Associate Professor positions.
Research and Education are priorities for the Trust and any new
radiology consultant appointed will have the opportunity to explore furthering
research and educational possibilities when in post if they wish (please also
see 4).
The Nuclear Medicine
and PET-CT department is well established in LTHT delivering approximately 10,000
general nuclear medicine examinations and over 5,000 PET-CT scans annually. There
are three dual-trained consultants in radiology and nuclear medicine, supported
by two radionuclide radiologists and one oncological imaging radiologist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post the appointee will be expected
to contribute to and develop the diverse portfolio of Nuclear Medicine and Head
& Neck radiology services delivered in Leeds.
2.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
This replacement post in Nuclear Medicine and
PET-CT is required to meet growing demand for specialist functional
imaging services in Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region. The post will replace
the loss of an existing consultant predominantly delivering Nuclear Medicine
and PET-CT as well as contributing to Head & Neck imaging services.
The
postholder will be expected to contribute to acute CT and on-call diagnostic CT
rota.
Overview
of Radiology in LTHT
The LTHT radiology department is one of the largest in Europe and has
an established reputation for clinical innovation and expertise along with a
significant teaching and research profile.
The department contains one of three national radiology training
academies with associated educational facilities and resources for the Leeds
Bradford Radiology training scheme. In
terms of research the department has helped establish a NIHR funded research 3T
MRI as part of the Leeds Biomedical Research Unit contained on trust
premises. Within this unit imaging plays
a large part in most musculoskeletal projects along with performance of
separate radiology specific research.
Recently the department has also been successful in obtaining funding
for developing and establishing an academic programme focusing on oncology
radiology led by a Professor of Radiology.
The University of Leeds is a major partner in both of these research
streams and is looking to expand the latter with specific academic radiology
appointments. In terms of University
honorary appointments radiology consultants have formed a large proportion of
the recently created Honorary Clinical Associate Professor positions.
Research and Education are priorities for the Trust and any new
radiology consultant appointed will have the opportunity to explore furthering
research and educational possibilities when in post if they wish (please also
see 4).
The Nuclear Medicine
and PET-CT department is well established in LTHT delivering approximately 10,000
general nuclear medicine examinations and over 5,000 PET-CT scans annually. There
are three dual-trained consultants in radiology and nuclear medicine, supported
by two radionuclide radiologists and one oncological imaging radiologist.
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in clinical radiology and radionuclide 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
- Additional training in PET-CT.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent).
- 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 TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT as well as acute CT.
- Specifically, must demonstrate experience of independent practice in head & neck and thyroid cancer MDT.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Clinical experience and competence in Head & Neck Imaging (CT, MRI and ultrasound).
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
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 and radionuclide 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
- Additional training in PET-CT.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent).
- 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 TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT as well as acute CT.
- Specifically, must demonstrate experience of independent practice in head & neck and thyroid cancer MDT.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Clinical experience and competence in Head & Neck Imaging (CT, MRI and ultrasound).
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
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).
