Job summary
This
is a PA locum appointment for a Consultant Radiologist, with special interests
in HN & Endocrine. This post will be available from September 2024 for a
period of 3 months.
This
post will deliver 5 PAs supporting the HN & Endocrine team Dr Shishir
Karthik, Dr Seung-Jin Choi, Dr Amir Zarei and the HN & Endocrine team. A strong commitment to undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching is desirable. An ongoing commitment to Research is highly
desirable. There will be opportunities to contribute to the MDTs. The post
will be based cross-site at SJUH/LGI
The
successful applicant should hold accreditation in FRCR in the Royal College of
Radiologists or equivalent and should be on the Specialist Register or within
six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a
training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised
by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants
should have established skills in HN and Endocrine Radiology and its related
specialties including Thyroid and Parathyroid Imaging. Excellent communication and team working
skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant will join the current team of Radiologists who support the
Head & Neck MDT and provide additional support to the Thyroid and
Parathyroid MDTs, support to the on call diagnostic rota, ongoing and planned
expansions pertaining of Head and Neck and Endocrine Imaging and expansion of
acute CT services across sites at LTHT. The post holder will also be expected
to join the team which has a strong ethos of supporting the development of
sonographers in developing extended roles to perform specialist neck US and and
US guided FNA/biopsies.
In
addition, will link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site
specialist teams within the Radiology MIS CSU and across the Trust
and
work with colleagues into deliver acute diagnostic on call (currently 1 in 22
with split weekends) for Radiology. This includes both out-of-hours cover in
addition to acute CT during normal working hours.
They
will also contribute to research, teaching, and new developments within the
Radiology CSU. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute
to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute
Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for
our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire
and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change
to deliver the highest quality care. By
working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a
part of that change.
WYAAT
is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that
ambition.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will provide additional support to the Thyroid and Parathyroid
MDTs, support to the oncall diagnostic rota, ongoing and planned expansions
pertaining of Head and Neck and Endocrine Imaging and expansion of acute CT
services across sites at LTHT. They will also be expected to join the team
which has a strong ethos of supporting the development of sonographers in
developing extended roles to perform specialist neck US and and US guided
FNA/biopsies.
In
addition you will link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site
specialist teams within the Radiology MIS CSU and across the Trust
and
also, work with colleagues into deliver acute diagnostic on call (currently 1
in 22 with split weekends) for Radiology. This includes both out-of-hours cover
in addition to acute CT during normal working hours.
You
will be expected to contribute to research, teaching, and new developments
within the Radiology CSU, and will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute
to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will provide additional support to the Thyroid and Parathyroid
MDTs, support to the oncall diagnostic rota, ongoing and planned expansions
pertaining of Head and Neck and Endocrine Imaging and expansion of acute CT
services across sites at LTHT. They will also be expected to join the team
which has a strong ethos of supporting the development of sonographers in
developing extended roles to perform specialist neck US and and US guided
FNA/biopsies.
In
addition you will link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site
specialist teams within the Radiology MIS CSU and across the Trust
and
also, work with colleagues into deliver acute diagnostic on call (currently 1
in 22 with split weekends) for Radiology. This includes both out-of-hours cover
in addition to acute CT during normal working hours.
You
will be expected to contribute to research, teaching, and new developments
within the Radiology CSU, and will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute
to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues demonstrated by one of the followiing
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. OR Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English
- Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5) OR
- Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application
- Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number)
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification.
- Should have completed higher training in HN & Endocrine radiology within a recognised training programme for at least 18 months attaining appropriate RCR level 2 competencies
Desirable
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- A strong interest in Research is desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in diagnostic should have established skills in ENT and Endocrine Radiology and its related specialties including Thyroid
- and Parathyroid Imaging. Cancer MDTs at a tertiary referral level.
- Evidence of experience in neck US and US guided FNA/biopsies
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues demonstrated by one of the followiing
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. OR Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English
- Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5) OR
- Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application
- Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number)
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification.
- Should have completed higher training in HN & Endocrine radiology within a recognised training programme for at least 18 months attaining appropriate RCR level 2 competencies
Desirable
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- A strong interest in Research is desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in diagnostic should have established skills in ENT and Endocrine Radiology and its related specialties including Thyroid
- and Parathyroid Imaging. Cancer MDTs at a tertiary referral level.
- Evidence of experience in neck US and US guided FNA/biopsies
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate 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
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).
