Job summary
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Radiologist with special
interests in Thoracic Radiology & related Intervention.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Thoracic Radiology & Related
Intervention service. Applicants should hold accreditation with the Royal
College of Radiologists (FRCR) or equivalent and should be on the Specialist
Register or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical
Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants
should have established skills in Thoracic Radiology, Related Interventions,
Acute CT and related specialties.
Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment
to teaching and service development are essential.
The
post will be based cross-site at Leeds General Infirmary and St James
University Hospitals and will include an introduction to department of
Clinical Radiology.
Main duties of the job
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Thoracic Radiology & Related
Intervention. The post-holder will
work at Leeds General Infirmary and SJUH Hospitals working in the Thoracic
Radiology and Radiology. There will be opportunities to contribute to the
Thoracic MDT, provide an acute CT session and be involved in active research.
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 holders skills in Thoracic Radiology 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
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.
To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams
within the Radiology CSU and across the Trust
To
work with colleagues in Radiology to deliver a diagnostic acute on call
(currently 1 in 24) for Cat A. This includes both out-of-hours cover in
addition to acute work during normal working hours.
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
The
post holders skills in Thoracic Radiology 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
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.
To
link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams
within the Radiology CSU and across the Trust
To
work with colleagues in Radiology to deliver a diagnostic acute on call
(currently 1 in 24) for Cat A. This includes both out-of-hours cover in
addition to acute work during normal working hours.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspeciality .
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Thoracic Radiology.
- Sub specialty experience in Head and Neck Imaging or Cardiac CT would be an advantage but not essential.
- Support diagnostic on call service and acute CT.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Thoracic Radiology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit & evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- 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, CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process:
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Thoracic Radiology Sub specialty experience in Head & Neck Imaging or Cardiac CT would be an advantage.
- Support diagnostic on call service and acute CT.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Thoracic Radiology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues demonstrated by one of the following
- 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 mths at time of application
- 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, S
- Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number).
- Hold 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspeciality .
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Thoracic Radiology.
- Sub specialty experience in Head and Neck Imaging or Cardiac CT would be an advantage but not essential.
- Support diagnostic on call service and acute CT.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Thoracic Radiology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit & evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- 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, CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process:
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Thoracic Radiology Sub specialty experience in Head & Neck Imaging or Cardiac CT would be an advantage.
- Support diagnostic on call service and acute CT.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Thoracic Radiology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues demonstrated by one of the following
- 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 mths at time of application
- 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, S
- Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number).
- Hold 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.
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).
