Consultant in Radiology (Chest)

Job title:

Consultant in Radiology (Chest)

Company:

British Medical Journal

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to fill this new post within the Radiology Department at the Leeds General Infirmary/St James’s University Hospital. The successful applicant will join a team of 6 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. 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.Members of the team are also a part of the Yorkshire Lung Cancer Screening Trial Research which is run by the University of Leeds and lung cancer screening will soon be incorporated into the NHS programme. 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: Friday 27 June 2025Main duties of the jobThe 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 a arrange of image guided procedures. 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 and opportunities of Lung Cancer Screening within the NHSAbout usLeeds 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-centredFairCollaborativeAccountableEmpoweredWe 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 experience2. The best place to work3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care5. Financially sustainableJob description
Job responsibilities2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST2.1 The post holders skills in Thoracic Radiology and a range of Image guided interventions will complement and support the current demand on the service to deliver care to patients with Thoracic Radiology needs at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust includingAchieving the best clinical outcomes within the resources availableSupervision of patientsWorking with other staff and teams to ensure that waiting times are metContribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetingsThe post holder will also be involved in the development of a Community Diagnostic Hub and also in establishing an academic programme focusing on intervention oncology and Nuclear Medicine radiology led by Professors of Radiology. 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.2.2 To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Radiology CSU and across the Trust2.3 To work with colleagues in Radiology to deliver a diagnostic acute on call (1 in 24 from April 2025) for Cat A. This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute work during normal working hours.2.4 To contribute to research, teaching, and new developments within Thoracic Radiology. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other 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.
• *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

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management course.
• Taken on positions of leadership as a trainee

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.

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.
• 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 a range of image guided procedures.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher level of training in Thoracic Radiology and various US and CT guided interventions.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Desirable

• Ability to perform a range of US guided chest and general interventions, neck biopsies and CT guided chest biopsies and drains.

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Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Leeds

Job date

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:01:44 GMT

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