Job Description

Required to fill this new post within the Radiology Department at the Leeds General Infirmary/St Jamess University Hospital. The successful applicant will join a team of 5 Chest Radiologists who work cross-site to deliver a range of diagnostic and interventional Thoracic Radiology services and contribute to several MDTs and clinic-radiological meetings. Two members of the team are also part of 4 Consultant Radiologists delivering the Cardiac CT service. The team is supported by a common secretary and have shared office space with dedicated desktop for carrying out SPA and administrative activities. The successful applicant will also have access to home working option which has been rolled out successfully. Currently some members of the team are also a part of the Yorkshire Lung Cancer Screening Trial Research which is run by the University of Leeds with Professor Matthew Callister, as the Principal Investigator. The team is anticipating an increase in workload in line with the planned roll-out of the Lung Cancer Screening programme.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: 4 October 2023

Main duties of the job

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 Thoracic Radiology and its related specialties including Cardiac CT and a range of CT and US guided Thoracic Interventions. 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:

Challenges of introducing Lung Cancer Screening into the NHS

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 10 PA appointment for a Consultant Radiologist, with special interest in Thoracic radiology, Cardiac CT, and related intervention. The post will be contracted by LTHT, and the post will be based Cross City (SJUH & LGI).

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. Members of the Thoracic Radiology team also contribute to ongoing Research as a part of the Yorkshire Lung Screening Trial

Recently the department has also been successful in obtaining funding for developing a Community Diagnostic Hub and also establishing an academic programme focusing on intervention oncology and Nuclear Medicine radiology led by Professors of Radiology.

The University of Leeds is a major partner and is looking to expand the latter with specific academic radiology appointments. 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).

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team of 5 Thoracic Radiologists and 4 Cardiac CT Radiologists (two with shared interests across these specialties). 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.

Person Specification
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 in regular clinical audit.

Desirable

• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

Further Criteria
Essential

• Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
• *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) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexitinformation-for-doctors

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 STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree.

Experience
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Thoracic Radiology and Cardiac CT.
• Must be able to deliver acute CT as a part of the role in a Major Trauma Centre and Tertiary Teaching Hospital.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training and skill for a range of CT and US guided Thoracic interventional procedures.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Desirable

• An interest or experience in Cardiac CT for Congenital Cardiac Disease is highly desirable.

Management & Interpersonal Skills
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.

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management course.

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Company

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS trusts in the country, offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services, with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.

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