This is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist. This post will be available from April 2026 for a period of 12 months. A substantive post is planned for 2027.
This post will deliver 10PAs supporting the Paediatric Radiology (and General Radiology) team. The post will be based at Leeds Childrens Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary.
Leeds Childrens Hospital is one of the largest Childrens Hospitals in the UK, providing a comprehensive range of acute and elective secondary and specialist tertiary clinical services to over 300,000 children, living within Yorkshire & Humber and beyond.
Leeds is a major trauma centre for paediatrics, is one of 3 designated centres within the UK for Paediatric Liver transplantation, and one of the largest centres in the UK for Cystic Fibrosis and Paediatric Surgery. The Childrens and Teenage Young Adult Haematology and Oncology service is one of the UK’s leading centres for research and has recently won a national award for innovation and excellence.
Applicants are invited for this full time Consultant Paediatric Radiology post to join a team of 9 experienced enthusiastic Consultant Paediatric Radiologists, who currently provide a comprehensive range of Paediatric Radiology services for the Childrens Hospital. Cross‑sectional Neuroradiology is provided by Neuro Radiologists, 3 with a specialist interest in paediatric neuroradiology.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to provide a high‑quality service in paediatric MRI, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and plain film reporting as well as participating with the dedicated paediatric radiology on‑call rota (1 in 8). The appointee will also support the adult CT team (0.5PA).
The appointee will join the team of paediatric radiologists who report and perform the full range of diagnostic modalities across all subspecialties within the Leeds Childrens Hospital and LTHT aside from neuroradiology (which is provided by Neuroradiologists, 3 with a specialist interest in paediatric neuroradiology). The paediatric radiologists support a dedicated paediatric radiology on‑call service. Each consultant has developed an area of specialist interest.
The appointee will play an active role in supporting the general paediatric imaging service (including to deliver acute on‑call, 1 in 8). The appointee will also support the adult CT team (0.5PA).
About us
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 on trust premises. Within this unit imaging plays a large part in most musculoskeletal projects along with performance of separate radiology‑specific research.
Recently the department has also been successful in obtaining funding for developing and establishing an academic programme focusing on oncology radiology led by a Professor of Radiology.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will join the team of paediatric radiologists who report and perform the full range of diagnostic modalities across all subspecialties within the Leeds Childrens Hospital and LTHT aside from neuroradiology (which is provided by Neuroradiologists, 3 with a specialist interest in paediatric neuroradiology). The paediatric radiologists support a dedicated paediatric radiology on‑call service. Each consultant has developed an area of specialist interest.
The appointee will play an active role in supporting the general paediatric imaging service (including to deliver acute on‑call, 1 in 8). The appointee will also support the adult CT team (0.5PA).
Paediatric Radiology Services are predominantly delivered from a dedicated Childrens Imaging department within the Childrens Hospital in Clarendon Wing. The department is equipped with 2 general X‑ray rooms, 4 dedicated paediatric ultrasound rooms, 2 mobile ultrasound machines and a fluoroscopy suite. There is a large multi‑station reporting room, 3 quiet reporting rooms and a dedicated paediatric MDT room with videoconferencing facilities to SJUH, to support cross‑site Adolescent Cancer Services.
Paediatric MRI is provided within the general MRI department which is located adjacent to Paediatric Radiology and within a further dedicated paediatric MR facility adjacent to theatres for intraoperative MR (3T GE scanner).
Paediatric CT is provided within the general CT department in Jubilee Wing (3 CT scanners), with Nuclear Medicine services provided from the Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Department in Jubilee Wing. PET CT Services are provided within the Nuclear Medicine, Bexley Wing, St James University Hospital. All areas have dedicated child appropriate waiting facilities.
The majority of Interventional Radiology services are provided from Jubilee Wing Vascular suite or from paediatric theatres within Clarendon Wing with less invasive Non GA cases being performed within Clarendon Wing Xray.
Person Specification
Experience
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general radiology and paediatric radiology.
* Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in paediatric radiology.
* Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
* Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
* Should have completed a recognised training programme in Clinical Radiology.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
* Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
* Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
* Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Desirable
* Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Additional Requirements
* Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS (or equivalent)
* FRCR or equivalent qualification
* CCT in Clinical Radiology or equivalent qualification
Desirable
* Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
* Accreditation in paediatric Radiology.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
* All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
* Passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider.
* Having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18.
* Having a degree‑level academic qualification that was taught in English – if you studied abroad, you’ll need to apply through ECCTIS (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD.
* You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you’ve already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.
* Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
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