Thisis a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist. This postwill be available from April 2026 for a period of 12 months. A substantive post is planned for 2027.
Thispost will deliver 10PAs supporting the Paediatric Radiology (and GeneralRadiology) team. The post will be based at Leeds Childrens Hospital, LeedsGeneral Infirmary.
LeedsChildrens Hospital is one of the largest Childrens Hospitals in the UK,providing a comprehensive range of acute and elective secondary and specialisttertiary clinical services to over 300,000 children, living within Yorkshire& Humber and beyond.
Leedsis a major trauma centre for paediatrics, is one of 3 designated centres withinthe UK for Paediatric Liver transplantation, and one of the largest centres inthe UK for Cystic Fibrosis and Paediatric Surgery. The Childrens and TeenageYoung Adult Haematology and Oncology service is one of the UKs leading centresfor research and has recently won a national award for innovation andexcellence.
Applicantsare invited for this full time Consultant Paediatric Radiology post to join ateam of 9 experienced enthusiastic Consultant Paediatric Radiologists, whocurrently provide a comprehensive range of Paediatric Radiology services forthe Childrens Hospital. Cross sectional Neuroradiology is provided by NeuroRadiologists, 3 with a specialist interest in paediatric neuroradiology.
Main duties of the job
Theappointee will be expected to provide a high quality service in paediatric MRI,CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and plain film reporting as well as participatingwith the dedicated paediatric radiology on call rota (1 in 8). The appointeewill also support the adult CT team (0.5PA).
Theappointee will join the team of paediatric radiologists who report and performthe full range of diagnostic modalities across all subspecialties within theLeeds Childrens Hospital and LTHT aside from neuroradiology (which is providedby Neuroradiologists, 3 with a specialist interest in paediatricneuroradiology). The paediatric radiologists support a dedicated paediatricradiology on call service. Eachconsultant has developed an area of specialist interest.
Theappointee will play an active role in supporting the general paediatric imagingservice (including to deliver acute on call, 1 in 8). The appointee will alsosupport the adult CT team (0.5PA).
About us
TheLTHT radiology department is one of the largest in Europe and has anestablished reputation for clinical innovation and expertise along with asignificant teaching and research profile.The department contains one of three national radiology trainingacademies with associated educational facilities and resources for the LeedsBradford Radiology training scheme. Interms of research the department has helped establish a NIHR funded research 3TMRI as part of the Leeds Biomedical Research Unit contained on trustpremises. Within this unit imaging playsa large part in most musculoskeletal projects along with performance ofseparate radiology specific research.
Recentlythe department has also been successful in obtaining funding for developing andestablishing an academic programme focusing on oncology radiology led by aProfessor of Radiology.
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Job responsibilities
Theappointee will join the team of paediatric radiologists who report and performthe full range of diagnostic modalities across all subspecialties within theLeeds Childrens Hospital and LTHT aside from neuroradiology (which is providedby Neuroradiologists, 3 with a specialist interest in paediatricneuroradiology). The paediatric radiologists support a dedicated paediatricradiology on call service. Eachconsultant has developed an area of specialist interest.
Theappointee will play an active role in supporting the general paediatric imagingservice (including to deliver acute on call, 1 in 8). The appointee will alsosupport the adult CT team (0.5PA).
PaediatricRadiology Services are predominately delivered from a dedicated ChildrensImaging department within the Childrens Hospital in Clarendon Wing. Thedepartment is equipped with 2 general X-ray rooms, 4 dedicated paediatricultrasound rooms, 2 mobile ultrasound machines and a fluoroscopy suite. Thereis a large multi-station reporting room, 3 quiet reporting rooms and adedicated paediatric MDT room with videoconferencing facilities to SJUH, tosupport cross-site Adolescent Cancer Services.
PaediatricMRI is provided within the general MRI department which is sited adjacent toPaediatric Radiology and within a further dedicated paediatric MR facilityadjacent to theatres for intraoperative MR (3T GE scanner).
PaediatricCT is provided within the general CT department in Jubilee Wing (3 CTscanners), with Nuclear Medicine services provided from the Cardiac NuclearMedicine Department in Jubilee Wing. PET CT Services are provided within theNuclear Medicine, Bexley Wing, St James University Hospital. All areas havededicated child appropriate waiting facilities.
Themajority of Interventional Radiology services are provided from Jubilee WingVascular suite or from paediatric theatres within Clarendon Wing with lessinvasive 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.
* 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
* MB BS (or equivalent)
* CCT in Clinical Radiology or equivalent qualification
* 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 followiing
* 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, youll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification
* is equivalent to a UK bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD.
* You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if youve 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.
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.
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