Job summary
Required
to fill this replacement post within the Radiology Department at the Leeds
General Infirmary/St Jamess University Hospital.
There
is an opportunity for an experienced consultant radiologist or enthusiastic
post CCST trainee to join the genitourinary/ genitourinary oncology radiology
team. This substantive post cover involves cross sectional cancer imaging,
mainly genitourinary, oncology (gynaecology oncology essential), gynaecology
oncology/benign MRI, plain film and acute CT.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
AI in radiology
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Monday 22
December 2025
Main duties of the job
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Radiology team with on call 1 in 12
Diagnostic on call. The candidate must be post CCST (or equivalent) and have
experience in genitourinary and oncological cross-sectional reporting and
extensive experience in genitourinary radiology to deliver services, including
experience in early pregnancy, endometriosis and placenta imaging.
The
successful applicant should hold accreditation from the Royal College of
Radiologists (FRCR or equivalent), full registration with GMC and have the
right to work in UK.
The
successful applicant should possess FRCR 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 GU, GU oncology/gynaecology and its related specialties
including gynaecology (benign and malignant), early pregnancy and placenta
imaging. 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.
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 new appointee will help create a platform to
build a strong portfolio of specialist work at a national and regional level
and provide seamless integrated care to local patients and beyond with the GU
service partaking in the acute and superspecialist work of the department involving
gynaecology, early pregnancy imaging and placenta work. The new post will allow
the team to develop the service further to provide cost savings and a better
tertiary service to the patients of Yorkshire.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The post in GU radiology is required to meet increasing demand on the GU and
Acute Radiology services and to replace service due to retirement and will
increase cold reporting capacity, improve provision of acute services and
support the regional tertiary level GU cancer MDTs of note gynaecology.
The appointee will be required to contribute to the existing diagnostic
GU radiology workload and MDT commitment, including the regional gynaecological
and haematological MDT.
The job plan will be subject to review according to
the successful applicants training and skills.
The successful candidate will participate in a 1:12 diagnostic on-call
rota (split weekends). They will also be required to contribute to extended day
working in support of the acute CT on call services. The details of these
sessions will be determined at job planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, the new appointee will help create a platform to
build a strong portfolio of specialist work at a national and regional level
and provide seamless integrated care to local patients and beyond with the GU
service partaking in the acute and superspecialist work of the department involving
gynaecology, early pregnancy imaging and placenta work. The new post will allow
the team to develop the service further to provide cost savings and a better
tertiary service to the patients of Yorkshire.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The post in GU radiology is required to meet increasing demand on the GU and
Acute Radiology services and to replace service due to retirement and will
increase cold reporting capacity, improve provision of acute services and
support the regional tertiary level GU cancer MDTs of note gynaecology.
The appointee will be required to contribute to the existing diagnostic
GU radiology workload and MDT commitment, including the regional gynaecological
and haematological MDT.
The job plan will be subject to review according to
the successful applicants training and skills.
The successful candidate will participate in a 1:12 diagnostic on-call
rota (split weekends). They will also be required to contribute to extended day
working in support of the acute CT on call services. The details of these
sessions will be determined at job planning.
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
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 GU Radiology/Oncology Radiology or evidence of Fellowship in GU Radiology with subspecialty Gynaecology interest.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research, would be beneficial but not necessary.
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GU Oncology/Benign (Gynaecology) and support acute CT.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Oncology MDT including Gynaecology MDT, Benign gynaecology work (any obstetric training US and MRI would be beneficial but not necessary), reporting of relevant imaging to GU Oncology/Benign.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
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 FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
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 GU Radiology/Oncology Radiology or evidence of Fellowship in GU Radiology with subspecialty Gynaecology interest.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research, would be beneficial but not necessary.
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GU Oncology/Benign (Gynaecology) and support acute CT.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Oncology MDT including Gynaecology MDT, Benign gynaecology work (any obstetric training US and MRI would be beneficial but not necessary), reporting of relevant imaging to GU Oncology/Benign.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
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 FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
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).
