Consultant in Vascular Interventional Radiology
Required to fill this replacement post within the Vascular Interventional Radiology Department joining the current team of 9 Vascular Interventional Radiologists across Leeds General Infirmary (2 radiology theatres and 1 hybrid theatre) and St James's University Hospital (2 radiology theatres). There is a separate Vascular Interventional Radiology on call rota.
The 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.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have the skills to manage all Vascular Interventional Radiology emergencies, in line with the service provided by the current team.
Our Vascular Interventional Radiology Team deliver one of the broadest services in the UK.
The appointee will join colleagues in delivering a range of sub-specialty services/interventions. The Vascular Interventional Radiology Team are committed to the longitudinal clinical management of patients, leading or sharing patient care across a broad range of clinical pathways.
A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, service improvement 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:
How will the emergence and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) shape the future of vascular interventional radiology services?
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Friday 22 May 2026
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 1.5 million 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:
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 responsibilities
In relation to this post, the appointee will be expected to contribute to and develop the diverse portfolio of vascular interventional radiology services delivered in Leeds. This will include expansion of current and development of new services.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
This replacement post in vascular interventional radiology is required to meet demand for vascular radiology in Leeds, West Yorkshire and the Northeast of England, including in support of tertiary and quaternary services (e.g., transplantation). The postholder will be expected to contribute to the daytime and on-call vascular radiology services. They will be encouraged to develop a subspecialty interest, though must maintain competence in all core vascular interventional radiology skills in order to be able to contribute to the OOH and acute components of the post (including emergency embolisation for haemorrhage and acute EVAR for ruptured AAA).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Hold full GMC Registration with a license 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.
* Should have completed a recognised training programme in Clinical Radiology with CCT, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Experience
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical Radiology.
* Specifically, must demonstrate higher training and independence in Vascular Interventional Radiology, including independence in performing EVAR and TEVAR.
* Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
* Experience in performing complex endovascular aortic repair.
* Experience in performing image guided ablation (Liver, Kidney and Lung).
Training & Research
* Should have completed a recognised training programme in Clinical Radiology with CCT, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
* Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
* Research and publication experience. Supervision of research.
* Ideas for future research whilst in post.
Teaching, Audit, Management & Other
* Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
* Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
* 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.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* 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.
* Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
* 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.
Specialty Lead - Vascular Interventional Radiology
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