Job summary
Required
to fill this new 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 resident
within 6 months of CCT to join the GU Oncology radiology team. This substantive
post involves mainly GU Oncology, Gynaecological /Placental imaging, benign
MRI, plain film and acute CT.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Radiology team with on call 1 in 12
Diagnostic on call rota.
Main duties of the job
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.
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:
AI in radiology
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Wednesday 27 May
2026
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 establish a platform for building a strong portfolio of specialist
work at both national and regional levels. The role will support the delivery
of seamless, integrated care for local patients and those beyond the region,
with the GU service contributing to the departments acute and superspecialist
work, including gynaecology, early pregnancy imaging, and placental services.
This new post will enable the team to further develop the service, delivering
cost efficiencies and enhancing the provision of high-quality tertiary care for
patients across Yorkshire.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
This
post is required to meet the increasing demand in GU oncology, gynaecological
imaging, and general diagnostic services. It will enhance cold reporting
capacity, strengthen acute service provision, and support regional
tertiary-level GU cancer MDTs, with an expectation to lead the placental
imaging service.
The
appointee will contribute to the established diagnostic GU radiology workload
and MDT commitments, including regional gynaecological and GU MDTs.
The
job plan will be reviewed in line with the successful candidates training and
expertise.
The
successful candidate will participate in a 1:12 diagnostic on-call rota,
including split weekends
Overview of Radiology in LTHT
The LTHT radiology department is one of the largest in
Europe and has an established reputation for clinical innovation and expertise
along with a significant teaching and research profile. The department contains one of three national
radiology training academies with associated educational facilities and
resources for the Leeds Bradford Radiology training scheme. In terms of research the department has
helped establish a NIHR funded research 3T MRI as part of the Leeds Biomedical
Research Unit contained on trust premises.
Within this unit imaging plays a large part in most musculoskeletal
projects along with performance of separate radiology specific research.
Recently the
department has also been successful in obtaining funding for developing and establishing an academic
programme focusing on oncology radiology
led by a Professor of Radiology.
The University of Leeds is a major partner in both of
these research streams and is looking to expand the latter with specific
academic radiology appointments. In
terms of University honorary
appointments radiology consultants have formed a large proportion of the
recently created Honorary Clinical Associate Professor positions.
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 (please also see 4).
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, the new appointee
will help establish a platform for building a strong portfolio of specialist
work at both national and regional levels. The role will support the delivery
of seamless, integrated care for local patients and those beyond the region,
with the GU service contributing to the departments acute and superspecialist
work, including gynaecology, early pregnancy imaging, and placental services.
This new post will enable the team to further develop the service, delivering
cost efficiencies and enhancing the provision of high-quality tertiary care for
patients across Yorkshire.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
This
post is required to meet the increasing demand in GU oncology, gynaecological
imaging, and general diagnostic services. It will enhance cold reporting
capacity, strengthen acute service provision, and support regional
tertiary-level GU cancer MDTs, with an expectation to lead the placental
imaging service.
The
appointee will contribute to the established diagnostic GU radiology workload
and MDT commitments, including regional gynaecological and GU MDTs.
The
job plan will be reviewed in line with the successful candidates training and
expertise.
The
successful candidate will participate in a 1:12 diagnostic on-call rota,
including split weekends
Overview of Radiology in LTHT
The LTHT radiology department is one of the largest in
Europe and has an established reputation for clinical innovation and expertise
along with a significant teaching and research profile. The department contains one of three national
radiology training academies with associated educational facilities and
resources for the Leeds Bradford Radiology training scheme. In terms of research the department has
helped establish a NIHR funded research 3T MRI as part of the Leeds Biomedical
Research Unit contained on trust premises.
Within this unit imaging plays a large part in most musculoskeletal
projects along with performance of separate radiology specific research.
Recently the
department has also been successful in obtaining funding for developing and establishing an academic
programme focusing on oncology radiology
led by a Professor of Radiology.
The University of Leeds is a major partner in both of
these research streams and is looking to expand the latter with specific
academic radiology appointments. In
terms of University honorary
appointments radiology consultants have formed a large proportion of the
recently created Honorary Clinical Associate Professor positions.
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 (please also see 4).
Person Specification
Teaching, Audit, Management
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GU Oncology/Gynaecological imaging including placental imaging and support the acute diagnostic CT service.
- 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.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Training & Research
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview in Clinical Radiology with a sub-specialist interest in GU Oncology, Gynaecological imaging including placental imaging.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- *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.
Person Specification
Teaching, Audit, Management
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GU Oncology/Gynaecological imaging including placental imaging and support the acute diagnostic CT service.
- 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.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Training & Research
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview in Clinical Radiology with a sub-specialist interest in GU Oncology, Gynaecological imaging including placental imaging.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- *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.
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).
