Job summary
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to fill this new post youwill join a team of 6 Chest and 3 Head & Neck Radiologist
(Some with shared responsibilities) within the Radiology and MIS CSU with a 80+
Consultant workforce. The post holders skills in Thoracic and Head & Neck 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 and
Head & Neck Radiology needs at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
including
Achieving the best
clinical outcomes with the resources available, supervision and
care of patients, working with other
staff and teams to ensure that waiting times are met, contribute to
Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings.
To contribute to research, teaching, and new
developments within Thoracic and Head & Neck Radiology. We anticipate a
significant impact of the roll-out of lung screening wef 2026 and setting up of
a one-stop neck lump clinic and the post-holder will be part of the core team
in supporting these services. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate
and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the
department and will be supported in developing further interests. 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.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Monday 22
December 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also be involved in the supporting the Community
Diagnostic Hub and also in supporting the roll-out of AI in Radiology,
particularly Chest. 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 although a cross-site presence is essential for
delivering several aspects of this post. To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Radiology CSU and across the
Trust.
Applicants should have
established skills in Thoracic and Head & Neck Radiology and its related
specialties including a range of
image-guided interventions in both these 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.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
Evolving
role of AI in Radiology Challenges and Opportunities for the Radiologist
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
This is a new post that has been developed to
provide greater robustness and increase capacity within the Chest and Head
& Neck Radiology teams in order to cope with increasing demand for a range
of diagnostic and specialist interventional aspects of these services. The
post-holder will work closely with the current members of these two teams
delivering the core aspects of these services and also help provide additional
capacity for ongoing increase in demands and some of the anticipated future
increase for example the anticipated increase in activity for the chest
team with the roll-out of lung screening and the plans to develop a one-stop
neck lump clinic. The post-holder will also have an essential role in adding to
the Teams capacity in supporting several MDTs including three cancer MDTs
Lung, Head & Neck and Thyroid & Parathyroid and several benign Chest
Meetings. The Chest and Head & Neck Radiology teams have an excellent
record in supporting training and teaching within the department. The post-holder
will allow the teams to offer additional capacity for training and teaching.
The postholder will also be a part of the diagnostic on call rota group which
currently has a shortfall (covered from within the group) and offer further
flexibility and cross-cover for acute CT services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a new post that has been developed to
provide greater robustness and increase capacity within the Chest and Head
& Neck Radiology teams in order to cope with increasing demand for a range
of diagnostic and specialist interventional aspects of these services. The
post-holder will work closely with the current members of these two teams
delivering the core aspects of these services and also help provide additional
capacity for ongoing increase in demands and some of the anticipated future
increase for example the anticipated increase in activity for the chest
team with the roll-out of lung screening and the plans to develop a one-stop
neck lump clinic. The post-holder will also have an essential role in adding to
the Teams capacity in supporting several MDTs including three cancer MDTs
Lung, Head & Neck and Thyroid & Parathyroid and several benign Chest
Meetings. The Chest and Head & Neck Radiology teams have an excellent
record in supporting training and teaching within the department. The post-holder
will allow the teams to offer additional capacity for training and teaching.
The postholder will also be a part of the diagnostic on call rota group which
currently has a shortfall (covered from within the group) and offer further
flexibility and cross-cover for acute CT services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- 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 Chest and Head & Neck Radiology.
- Specifically, must demonstrate and appropriate skill set and high level of training in and arrange US & CT guided procedures in Chest and Head & Neck Radiology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
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). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
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 and presentation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- 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 Chest and Head & Neck Radiology.
- Specifically, must demonstrate and appropriate skill set and high level of training in and arrange US & CT guided procedures in Chest and Head & Neck Radiology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
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). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
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 and presentation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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).
