Description
Job summary
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered and additional DCC PA may be offered through negotiation depending on service need. Duties will be primarily based on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites with expectations of potential on-site presence at Dewsbury, Pontefract and/or our Community Diagnostic Centre in Wakefield.
Main duties of the job
A brief description of the post: The post is primarily to complement the existing neuroradiology team comprising 4 substantive and 1 locum consultant radiologists. The successful candidate will support and enable the team to deliver a sustainable excellent service throughout the year for acute and elective neurology and stroke pathways in the context of increasing demands and service delivery expectations. They will primarily report specialist neuroimaging MRI and CT, as well as support the weekly neurology/stroke multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. The post is additional to the existing team of 41 consultant radiologists who provide a wide range of subspecialist and general radiological services. General radiology diagnostic skills are essential and the post holder is expected to contribute to the departmental general radiology workload, including acute CT. It is likely that the post holder will also be expected to support the weekly Haematology Cancer MDT on a 1 in 3 basis for a period. Additional subspecialty interests can be accommodated depending on service need. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the general diagnostic on call rota, at a current frequency of 1 in 20 evenings and 1 in 10 weekends; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working. Acute CT is outsourced overnight and there is a separate non-vascular intervention rota.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered and additional DCC PA may be offered through negotiation depending on service need.
Duties will be primarily based on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites with expectations of potential on-site presence at Dewsbury, Pontefract and/or our Community Diagnostic Centre in Wakefield.
Main duties
A brief description of the post: The post is primarily to complement the existing neuroradiology team comprising 4 substantive and 1 locum consultant radiologists. The successful candidate will support and enable the team to deliver a sustainable excellent service throughout the year for acute and elective neurology and stroke pathways in the context of increasing demands and service delivery expectations. They will primarily report specialist neuroimaging MRI and CT, as well as support the weekly neurology/stroke multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. The post is additional to the existing team of 41 consultant radiologists who provide a wide range of subspecialist and general radiological services. General radiology diagnostic skills are essential and the post holder is expected to contribute to the departmental general radiology workload, including acute CT. It is likely that the post holder will also be expected to support the weekly Haematology Cancer MDT on a 1 in 3 basis for a period. Additional subspecialty interests can be accommodated depending on service need. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the general diagnostic on call rota, at a current frequency of 1 in 20 evenings and 1 in 10 weekends; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working. Acute CT is outsourced overnight and there is a separate non-vascular intervention rota. Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) will be available in accordance with the Trust Framework, with a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service; this may include formal teaching or leadership roles.
The provisional timetable shown below represents the anticipated PA commitments, but may be adjusted by negotiation to suit the appointee and fulfil service requirements. Networked working arrangements will be considered to provide specialist clinical work not performed at MYNHST through agreement with local NHS trusts. Teleradiology is in use and all Consultants are provided with access to a notebook PC or home workstation with secure VPN Broadband connection to enable connection to the Trust network for remote reporting. Office Space is provided across the trust in a flexible arrangement depending on site presence within an agreed job plan. Pooled secretarial support will be provided.
Essential person specification requirements
To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
Full GMC Registration with licence to practiseInclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)
Medical Degree from recognised medical schoolFRCR or equivalentEligibility to work in the UK
Subspecialty training and experience in neuroimaging post FRCR 2BExperience in general cross-sectional reportingDemonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.Good time management.Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description
Contact information
For further information please contact in the first instance Dr Stuart Kerr, Head of Clinical Service for Radiology, via Mrs Wendy McDonald on (01924) 541614.
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our benefits
Access to the NHS pension plan
Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
Extensive benefits and support, including:
Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Home electronics scheme
Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Medical Degree from recognised medical school
FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
Medical School Prizes
Audit or Case Presentations
Teaching qualification/ prize
Experience
Essential
Subspecialty training and experience in neuroimaging post FRCR 2B
Experience in general cross-sectional reporting
Desirable
Computer literate
Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Management Skills
Essential
Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
Good time management.
Desirable
Possess good organisational and personal management skills
GMC Registration
Essential
Please state full GMC number
Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Radiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)
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
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Trust-wide
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
