Job summary
The advertised post is for a full time Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT trained radiologist/ consultant physician with an interest in PET-CT, nuclear medicine and radionuclide therapies at Barts Health NHS Trust. This is a new post to our high quality PET-CT service to meet the future needs across North Central and East London.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team of Radionuclide Radiologists, Nuclear Medicine Physicians and dual qualified clinicians. The post holder will practice in PET-CT, general nuclear medicine and therapies depending on their training specialties and interests. The post will be based at Barts Health NHS Trust across our networked service.
Barts Health NHS Trust is home to the London Air Ambulance and a level 1 Trauma Centre, the regional Oncology centre as well as the Barts Heart Centre. This post is advertised to attract an individual with the capability to provide and develop the PET services and nuclear medicine across Barts Health.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent experience in PET CT reporting as well as general nuclear medicine and support the specialist MDTs. General, acute and trauma radiology can be accommodated depending on specialist interest and capacity.
Main duties of the job
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Leadership, development and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with the Trusts' business plans. Liaison and communication with the Clinical Lead, Head of Department, and CSD Directors.
Development of their own interests and specialties within the Imaging service, including active participation in audit programs.
Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support, develop and enhance the PET CT and general nuclear medicine service at Barts Health NHS Trust and to actively help in the promotion of this service inside and outside North East London, maintaining and increasing referral workflows.
To contribute to the high quality Consultant-led Nuclear Medicine service at Barts Health NHS Trust.
To contribute to the high profile R&D, trials and therapies in Nuclear Medicine & PET CT.
To provide evidence-based care for all patients.
To always adhere to the appropriate clinical and quality standards at all times
To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies.
To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work.
To participate fully in the management of the Departments and to liaise closely with the respective clinical lead, clinical and academic group directors, and Head of Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support, develop and enhance the PET CT and general nuclear medicine service at Barts Health NHS Trust and to actively help in the promotion of this service inside and outside North East London, maintaining and increasing referral workflows.
To contribute to the high quality Consultant-led Nuclear Medicine service at Barts Health NHS Trust.
To contribute to the high profile R&D, trials and therapies in Nuclear Medicine & PET CT.
To provide evidence-based care for all patients.
To always adhere to the appropriate clinical and quality standards at all times
To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies.
To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work.
To participate fully in the management of the Departments and to liaise closely with the respective clinical lead, clinical and academic group directors, and Head of Department.
Person Specification
Higher Qualifications:
Essential
- FRCR or MRCP CCST in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine) or CESR-CP in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine (or within 6 months of date of interview) or Radiology training with a year in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- MSc/Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear medicine
Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:
Essential
- Experience in general nuclear medicine as defined by the radionuclide radiology section of the Clinical Radiology curriculum or the Nuclear Medicine curriculum
- PET CT imaging
Desirable
- Experience in general and oncological radiology, Fellowship in PET-CT.
- Experience in Nuclear Medicine therapies
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS complaints system Record of incident and near miss reporting
Desirable
- Training in root cause analysis Participation in incident investigation Simulated patient safety training
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Management courses
- Audit experience
Involvement in specialty clinical audit programme
Essential
- Management and audit experience including expert knowledge of service improvement methodology (incl. clinical audit cycle) as well as data analysis, report writing and excellent communication skills.
Desirable
- Completed audit cycle leading to change in practice and quality improvement.
- Evidence of published clinical effectiveness project or recent conference presentation.
Academic Achievements:
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
- Higher degree
- First author publications in refereed journals Research grants Grant applications
Personal Skills:
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Desirable
- Portfolio of teaching material as educational supervisor
Personal qualities and self management
Essential
- Self motivated
- Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team Reliable work record
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to change and respond to changing circumstances.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Other requirements
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- On specialist register or eligible to be registered within 6 months of interview
Person Specification
Higher Qualifications:
Essential
- FRCR or MRCP CCST in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine) or CESR-CP in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine (or within 6 months of date of interview) or Radiology training with a year in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- MSc/Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear medicine
Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:
Essential
- Experience in general nuclear medicine as defined by the radionuclide radiology section of the Clinical Radiology curriculum or the Nuclear Medicine curriculum
- PET CT imaging
Desirable
- Experience in general and oncological radiology, Fellowship in PET-CT.
- Experience in Nuclear Medicine therapies
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS complaints system Record of incident and near miss reporting
Desirable
- Training in root cause analysis Participation in incident investigation Simulated patient safety training
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Management courses
- Audit experience
Involvement in specialty clinical audit programme
Essential
- Management and audit experience including expert knowledge of service improvement methodology (incl. clinical audit cycle) as well as data analysis, report writing and excellent communication skills.
Desirable
- Completed audit cycle leading to change in practice and quality improvement.
- Evidence of published clinical effectiveness project or recent conference presentation.
Academic Achievements:
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies.
- Record of presentations at specialist societies
Desirable
- Higher degree
- First author publications in refereed journals Research grants Grant applications
Personal Skills:
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
Desirable
- Portfolio of teaching material as educational supervisor
Personal qualities and self management
Essential
- Self motivated
- Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team Reliable work record
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to change and respond to changing circumstances.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Other requirements
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- On specialist register or eligible to be registered within 6 months of interview
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
