Trust Doctor in RadiologyinLeedsinLeedsPUBLISHED SAT 18 JAN 2025

Job Summary

We are inviting applications to fill our (STR level) vacancies at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of GI Radiology.

You will be based at SJUH but work cross site at Leeds General Infirmary. There are 2 posts commencing September 2025 and are12 month fixed term contracts.

Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will be expected to provide a high-quality gastrointestinal radiology service, working closely with the consultant radiologists in this speciality. They will be required to develop a specialist interest in aspects of gastrointestinal radiology, and participate in the Radiology HST teaching programme.

They will also participate in departmental clinical research and audit and assist in the training and supervision of junior medical staff (radiological and other clinicians).There will also be the option to develop US and CT non-vascular intervention techniques.

In addition they will support the delivery of acute CT sessions as senior radiologists.

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. 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.

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.

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£61,825 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-MED-653

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will be expected to provide a high-quality gastrointestinal radiology service, working closely with the consultant radiologists in this speciality. They will be required to develop a specialist interest in aspects of gastrointestinal radiology, and participate in the Radiology HST teaching programme.

They will also participate in departmental clinical research and audit and assist in the training and supervision of junior medical staff (radiological and other clinicians).There will also be the option to develop US and CT non-vascular intervention techniques.

The 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.

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will be expected to provide a high-quality gastrointestinal radiology service, working closely with the consultant radiologists in this speciality. They will be required to develop a specialist interest in aspects of gastrointestinal radiology, and participate in the Radiology HST teaching programme.

They will also participate in departmental clinical research and audit and assist in the training and supervision of junior medical staff (radiological and other clinicians).There will also be the option to develop US and CT non-vascular intervention techniques.

The 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.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements Essential

• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty.
• Evidence of having undertaken research through publications and presentations ideally in the field of GI Radiology.
  
  

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.
  
  

Clinical Experience and Career Progression 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.