Job summary
Required
to fill this replacement post within the Interventional Neuroradiology Department
at the Leeds General Infirmary.
Situated
right in the heart of vibrant Leeds city centre, the Leeds General Infirmary is
a tertiary referral centre providing specialist care to the West Yorkshire
region with a catchment population of over 3 million.
The interventional
neuroradiology department at the Leeds General Infirmary currently employs 3
full-time interventional neuroradiology (INR) consultants who provide a full
range neuro-interventional procedures; notably complex intracranial aneurysm
treatment, embolization of brain AVMs and spinal arteriovenous shunts, cerebral
arterial and venous stenting procedures, cranial and spinal tumour embolization
and mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke. An INR-trained neurosurgeon also
participates in the delivery of neuro-interventional service.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
Mixed specialty workforce
for future delivery of 24/7 stroke thrombectomy service in the NHS Risks and
Advantages
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Thursday 11 June
2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be
expected to work within the INR team to share responsibility for provision of
comprehensive diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology service. The post
holder will be expected to perform a range of emergency and elective neuro-interventional
procedures including mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke. The post holder
will be required to participate in neurovascular MDT meetings and clinics.
The post holder must
participate in the delivery of regional 24/7 stroke thrombectomy service, as
per agreed rota.
Post holders are expected
to actively participate in teaching and training for Leeds-Bradford radiology
academy.
Post holders will be
required to comply with Trust Policies of job planning, appraisal, and
leave-taking, in line with Departmental and Trust objectives.
The successful applicant
should possess FRCR (or equivalent) 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 interventional
neuroradiology and its related specialties including diagnostic neuroradiology. A
strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research
interest is desirable.
About us
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
The
successful postholder will contribute to diagnostic and interventional
neuroradiology services in close liaison with colleagues in neurology and
neurosurgery. Expansion of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts (LTHT) Stroke
Mechanical Thrombectomy [SMT] service is critical in meeting the NHS Long-Term
Plan ambitions regarding stroke outcomes. LTHT has committed to the delivery of
24/7/365 SMT service by the end of 2026. Central to delivery of this ambition
is recruitment of specialised consultant staff skilled in the technical
management and delivery of SMT, and of the nursing and AHP workforce to support
them. There are also plans in progress to double the biplane image intensifier
fleet within the department to support the SMT and general Interventional
Neuroradiology workload. The second biplane suite is expected to be functional
by the end of 2027.
Currently
we are recruiting a consultant interventional neuroradiologists [INR] with the
eventual aim to have a complement of 5 consultant INRs and deliver a 24/7/365
service. A neurosurgeon trained in GMC-credentials for thrombectomy also
contributes to the delivery of SMT service in the department. There is plan in
place to recruit another consultant INR in the third quarter of 2026. This
expansion in INR consultant workforce is in parallel to recruitment of
IR-radiographers, IR-nurses, consultant anaesthetists, and expansion in stroke
physicians and nurses to facilitate delivery of 24/7/365 SMT service by the end
of 2026.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
successful postholder will contribute to diagnostic and interventional
neuroradiology services in close liaison with colleagues in neurology and
neurosurgery. Expansion of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trusts (LTHT) Stroke
Mechanical Thrombectomy [SMT] service is critical in meeting the NHS Long-Term
Plan ambitions regarding stroke outcomes. LTHT has committed to the delivery of
24/7/365 SMT service by the end of 2026. Central to delivery of this ambition
is recruitment of specialised consultant staff skilled in the technical
management and delivery of SMT, and of the nursing and AHP workforce to support
them. There are also plans in progress to double the biplane image intensifier
fleet within the department to support the SMT and general Interventional
Neuroradiology workload. The second biplane suite is expected to be functional
by the end of 2027.
Currently
we are recruiting a consultant interventional neuroradiologists [INR] with the
eventual aim to have a complement of 5 consultant INRs and deliver a 24/7/365
service. A neurosurgeon trained in GMC-credentials for thrombectomy also
contributes to the delivery of SMT service in the department. There is plan in
place to recruit another consultant INR in the third quarter of 2026. This
expansion in INR consultant workforce is in parallel to recruitment of
IR-radiographers, IR-nurses, consultant anaesthetists, and expansion in stroke
physicians and nurses to facilitate delivery of 24/7/365 SMT service by the end
of 2026.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in full range of INR procedures.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal skills & further 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.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of emergency and routine neuroradiological situations.
- Able to participate in Interventional neuroradiology on-call rota
- -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.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- Entry on the GMC specialist register.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree/ Post CCT INR fellowship/ MD or PhD
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in interventional and diagnostic neuroradiology.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Has performed at least 40 stroke thrombectomy and endovascular aneurysm treatment procedures as primary operator (independently or under indirect supervision).
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals. Presentation in national/international conference.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in full range of INR procedures.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal skills & further 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.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of emergency and routine neuroradiological situations.
- Able to participate in Interventional neuroradiology on-call rota
- -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.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCR or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- Entry on the GMC specialist register.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree/ Post CCT INR fellowship/ MD or PhD
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in interventional and diagnostic neuroradiology.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Has performed at least 40 stroke thrombectomy and endovascular aneurysm treatment procedures as primary operator (independently or under indirect supervision).
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals. Presentation in national/international conference.
- 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).
