Consultant in Chest and Head & Neck Radiology

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Radiologist to join their team focusing on Thoracic and Head & Neck Radiology. The role involves supporting the Community Diagnostic Hub, conducting interventional procedures, and contributing to clinical research and training. Ideal candidates will have FRCR or equivalent and relevant clinical experience. Applications for both full-time and part-time positions are encouraged.

Qualifications

• High level of clinical experience in Chest and Head & Neck Radiology.
• Ability to perform US & CT guided procedures.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Community Diagnostic Hub and AI roll-out in Radiology.
• Participate in MDTs for lung, head & neck, and thyroid cancers.
• Contribute to clinical research and teaching.

Skills

Thoracic Radiology

Head & Neck Radiology

Image-guided interventions

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

FRCR or equivalent qualification

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Overview

Required to fill this new post you will join a team of 6 Chest and 3 Head & Neck Radiologists (Some with shared responsibilities) within the Radiology and MIS CSU with an 80+ Consultant workforce. The post holder's skills in Thoracic and Head & Neck 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 and Head & Neck Radiology needs at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The role includes achieving the best clinical outcomes with the resources available, supervision and care of patients, working with other staff and teams to ensure waiting times are met, and contributing to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings. It also involves contributing to research, teaching, and new developments within Thoracic and Head & Neck Radiology. We anticipate a significant impact of the roll-out of lung screening from 2026 and the setting up of a one-stop neck lump clinic; the post-holder will be part of the core team supporting these services. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to current clinical research programs within the department and will be supported in developing further interests. 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.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Monday 22 December 2025

Main duties of the job

The post holder will also be involved in supporting the Community Diagnostic Hub and the roll-out of AI in Radiology, particularly Chest. 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 although a cross-site presence is essential for delivering several aspects of this post. To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Radiology CSU and across the Trust.

Applicants should have established skills in Thoracic and Head & Neck Radiology and its related specialties including a range of image-guided interventions in both these subspecialties. 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:
Evolving role of AI in Radiology: Challenges and Opportunities for the Radiologist

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of 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 outpatient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 outpatient 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, 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 new post that has been developed to provide greater robustness and increase capacity within the Chest and Head & Neck Radiology teams in order to cope with increasing demand for a range of diagnostic and specialist interventional aspects of these services. The post-holder will work closely with the current members of these two teams delivering the core aspects of these services and also help provide additional capacity for ongoing increase in demands and some of the anticipated future increase (for example the anticipated increase in activity for the chest team with the roll-out of lung screening and the plans to develop a one-stop neck lump clinic). The post-holder will also have an essential role in adding to the Teams capacity in supporting several MDTs including three cancer MDTs (Lung, Head & Neck and Thyroid & Parathyroid) and several benign Chest Meetings. The Chest and Head & Neck Radiology teams have an excellent record in supporting training and teaching within the department. The post-holder will allow the teams to offer additional capacity for training and teaching. The postholder will also be a part of the diagnostic on-call rota group which currently has a shortfall (covered from within the group) and offer further flexibility and cross-cover for acute CT services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCR or equivalent qualification.
• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
• 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 Chest and Head & Neck Radiology.
• Specifically, must demonstrate an appropriate skill set and high level of training in and arrange US & CT guided procedures in Chest and Head & Neck Radiology.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

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). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management course.

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 and presentation in regular clinical audit.

Desirable

• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

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