Job summary
We
are inviting applications to fill our (STR level) vacancies at The Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of GI Radiology.
There
are 2 posts commencing September 2024 12 month contract
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to
practice by the intended start date.
For
further information contact Dr Tom Kaye. Thomas.kaye@nhs.net Secretary Jelena
Volodko (0113) 2067167. j.volodko@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The
post holders timetable/job plan will be based on 33.65 hours 8.4 clinical
sessions per week. Sessions will be based between the sites of St Jamess
University Hospital (SJUH) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). A further 4
hours/1 session per week is intended for private study, teaching preparation,
audit and research.
Additionally,
an alternate week evening general acute CT list (5-9pm) will be incorporated
into the fellowship timetable (2 hours plain time, 2 hours premium time = 2.35
hours per week total). There is no further on-call commitment. The total hourly
commitment per week is therefore 40 hours.
The
successful candidates with work closely with specialist registrars and
consultants undertaking dedicated blocks in both hepatobiliary and hollow organ
imaging. We can offer extensive exposure
and teaching for a variety of imaging techniques including fluoroscopy,
ultrasound, MRI and CT in both the acute and outpatient setting. There will also be the option to develop US
and CT non-vascular intervention techniques.
Participation
in departmental research is encouraged and the post holder will be required to
contribute to the departmental journal club and educational meetings. The
fellows are expected to participate in the teaching and supervision of
specialist registrars, sonographers and radiographic staff.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest in Europe with over 18,000
staff and a total budget of close to £1billion pounds. The hospital provides
specialist tertiary care to the population of Leeds and is also recognised as a
national centre of excellence for several specialist services (e.g. adult liver
transplantation). Our well-established gastrointestinal radiology service is
one of the largest in the country, run by a motivated and cohesive group of
consultants with a wealth of imaging experience.
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 will be expected to provide a high-quality gastrointestinal
radiology service, working closely with the consultant radiologists in this
speciality and to develop a specialist interest in aspects of gastrointestinal
radiology.
They
will participate in the Radiology HST teaching programme, in departmental
clinical research and audit and assist in the training and supervision of
junior medical staff (radiological and other clinicians). In addition they will
be expected to support the delivery of acute CT sessions as senior
radiologists.
There
are approximately 50 Specialty Registrars in Radiology based at the LGI, Chapel
Allerton and St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) sites, rotating through
different sub-specialty attachments. The appointee will be expected to take a
share in the teaching of trainees.
We
have one of 3 national Radiology Academies, based at the LGI site. This
contains library, lecture, seminar and computer facilities which are part of
the Integrated Training Initiative. Large collections of books, films and
teaching resources are held across the various radiology departments. The
Medical School Building of the University of Leeds is housed in the Worsley
Building and this contains the main medical library.
These are Fixed Term Contract for 12 months to provide
a period of specialist Training in Gastroenterology Radiology
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holders will be expected to provide a high-quality gastrointestinal
radiology service, working closely with the consultant radiologists in this
speciality and to develop a specialist interest in aspects of gastrointestinal
radiology.
They
will participate in the Radiology HST teaching programme, in departmental
clinical research and audit and assist in the training and supervision of
junior medical staff (radiological and other clinicians). In addition they will
be expected to support the delivery of acute CT sessions as senior
radiologists.
There
are approximately 50 Specialty Registrars in Radiology based at the LGI, Chapel
Allerton and St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) sites, rotating through
different sub-specialty attachments. The appointee will be expected to take a
share in the teaching of trainees.
We
have one of 3 national Radiology Academies, based at the LGI site. This
contains library, lecture, seminar and computer facilities which are part of
the Integrated Training Initiative. Large collections of books, films and
teaching resources are held across the various radiology departments. The
Medical School Building of the University of Leeds is housed in the Worsley
Building and this contains the main medical library.
These are Fixed Term Contract for 12 months to provide
a period of specialist Training in Gastroenterology Radiology
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems and to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives .
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Evidence of feedback for teaching
- Some higher radiological training
Experience
Essential
- At least 4.5 years experience in a recognised Radiology Training Scheme after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards /
- Make the care or your patient your first concern provide a good standard of practice and care take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- Protect and promote the health of patients and of the public treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity work in partnership with patients work with colleagues in the ways that best serve
- Be honest and open and act with integrity never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training
Desirable
- Contact with Radiology during Clinical Posts
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the followi
- That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.5 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with an overall score of at least 7.5,
- to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Additional
Essential
- Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR (Parts 1 and 2) or equivalent evidence of radiology training with at least 4.5 years in a UK recognised Radiology Training Scheme.
- The candidate should have or be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT in Clinical Radiology by the start of the post.
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCS, or other postgraduate degree
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems and to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives .
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Evidence of feedback for teaching
- Some higher radiological training
Experience
Essential
- At least 4.5 years experience in a recognised Radiology Training Scheme after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards /
- Make the care or your patient your first concern provide a good standard of practice and care take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- Protect and promote the health of patients and of the public treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity work in partnership with patients work with colleagues in the ways that best serve
- Be honest and open and act with integrity never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training
Desirable
- Contact with Radiology during Clinical Posts
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the followi
- That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.5 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with an overall score of at least 7.5,
- to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Additional
Essential
- Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR (Parts 1 and 2) or equivalent evidence of radiology training with at least 4.5 years in a UK recognised Radiology Training Scheme.
- The candidate should have or be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT in Clinical Radiology by the start of the post.
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCS, or other postgraduate degree
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
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).
