Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is required to support the Genito-Urinary, Oncological and Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology Service at LTHT.

We require a motivated and dedicated individual to support the current team of 8 Genitourinary Oncological Radiologists.

The post holder will support elective and acute reporting of GU and Oncological CT, MRI and US imaging, as well as contributing to the acute CT service, and the non-Vascular interventional on call rota.

There will be opportunity to contribute to several areas of NVIR including renal access / PCNL, Nephrostomy and ureteric stenting, US guided biopsy and drainage including prostate biopsy and biliary intervention, depending on the successful candidates interests.

There are ample opportunities for service improvement and research activities within the department which will be encouraged.

Person Specification

Further Requirements

Essential

• Medically fit to fulfil 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/brexit---information-for-doctors

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent qualification.
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC NUMBER IN YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORTLISTING.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree.

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Genito-Urinary Radiology, Oncological Radiology and Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit

Essential

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in Clinical Radiology with FRCR certification.
• 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.

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.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF