Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to fill this new
post within the Radiology Department at the Leeds General Infirmary/St Jamess
University Hospital. The successful applicant will join a team of 6 Chest
Radiologists who work cross-site to deliver a range of diagnostic and
interventional Thoracic Radiology services and contribute to several MDTs and
clinic-radiological meetings. The team is supported by a common secretary
and have shared office space with dedicated desktop for carrying out SPA and
administrative activities. The successful applicant will also have access to
home working option.
Members of the team are also a part of the Yorkshire Lung Cancer
Screening Trial Research which is run by the University of Leeds and lung
cancer screening will soon be incorporated into the NHS programme. The team is
anticipating an increase in workload in line with the planned roll-out of the
Lung Cancer Screening programme.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:
Friday 27 June 2025
Main duties of the job
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 Thoracic
Radiology and its related specialties including a arrange of image guided
procedures. 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:
Challenges and opportunities
of Lung Cancer Screening within the NHS
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
2.1
The post holders skills in Thoracic Radiology
and a range of Image guided interventions will complement and support the
current demand on the service to deliver care to patients with Thoracic
Radiology needs at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust including
Achieving the best clinical outcomes
within the resources available
Supervision of patients
Working with other staff and teams to
ensure that waiting times are met
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
The post holder will also be involved in the development
of a Community Diagnostic Hub and also in establishing an academic programme
focusing on intervention oncology and Nuclear Medicine radiology led by
Professors of Radiology. We require a
range of diagnostic
and related Interventional skills to complement those of the existing staff, in
a post working across-site at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the
workings at the proposed community diagnostic hub. The post holder will be
based primarily at Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds.
2.2
To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Radiology CSU and
across the Trust
2.3
To work with colleagues in Radiology to deliver
a diagnostic acute on call (1 in 24 from April 2025) for Cat A. This includes
both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute work during normal working hours.
2.4
To contribute to research, teaching,
and new developments within Thoracic Radiology. The post holder will be
encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research
programs on going in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
2.1
The post holders skills in Thoracic Radiology
and a range of Image guided interventions will complement and support the
current demand on the service to deliver care to patients with Thoracic
Radiology needs at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust including
Achieving the best clinical outcomes
within the resources available
Supervision of patients
Working with other staff and teams to
ensure that waiting times are met
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
The post holder will also be involved in the development
of a Community Diagnostic Hub and also in establishing an academic programme
focusing on intervention oncology and Nuclear Medicine radiology led by
Professors of Radiology. We require a
range of diagnostic
and related Interventional skills to complement those of the existing staff, in
a post working across-site at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the
workings at the proposed community diagnostic hub. The post holder will be
based primarily at Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds.
2.2
To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Radiology CSU and
across the Trust
2.3
To work with colleagues in Radiology to deliver
a diagnostic acute on call (1 in 24 from April 2025) for Cat A. This includes
both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute work during normal working hours.
2.4
To contribute to research, teaching,
and new developments within Thoracic Radiology. The post holder will be
encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research
programs on going in the department.
Person Specification
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.
- Taken on positions of leadership as a trainee
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
- 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 CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- 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 Thoracic Radiology and a range of image guided procedures.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher level of training in Thoracic Radiology and various US and CT guided interventions.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Ability to perform a range of US guided chest and general interventions, neck biopsies and CT guided chest biopsies and drains.
Person Specification
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.
- Taken on positions of leadership as a trainee
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
- 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 CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- 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 Thoracic Radiology and a range of image guided procedures.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher level of training in Thoracic Radiology and various US and CT guided interventions.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Ability to perform a range of US guided chest and general interventions, neck biopsies and CT guided chest biopsies and drains.
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).
