Consultant in Neuroradiology

Weare looking for an outstanding individual to fill this this replacement postwithin the Neuroradiology Department at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. A range of subspecialty interests could be accommodated within the range of interests of the current Neuroradiology Consultants, but subspecialty interests in Adult Neuro-Oncology would be particularly welcome. The specific job plan will be subject to review according to the successful applicant's training and skills and mutual agreement with those already in post.

The current neuroradiology body consists of 8 whole time Diagnostic Neuroradiologists, 1 Diagnostic Neuroradiologist with 50% Academic time and 3 full-time Interventional Neuroradiologists. The successful candidates will participate ina 1:11 diagnostic on call rota.

The successful applicant should possess FRCR (or equivalent), have dedicated Neuroradiology Training to RCR Level 2 competencies 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.

Applicants should have established skills in Advanced Diagnostic Neuroradiology and its related specialties. 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:

What are the key challenges for a functioning neuroradiology department in the next 5 years?

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HEL:
Friday 1 May 2026

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 out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 daycases, 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

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

Overview of Radiology in LTHT

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 contained 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.

The University of Leeds is a major partner in both of these research streams and is looking to expand the latter with specific academic radiology appointments. In terms of university honorary appointments radiology…