Job summary
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their sub specialty interest in collaboration with the other Consultant Nuclear Medicine & Radiologists, whilst working in a flexible manner as a group to support the overall service and form part of the on-call rota.
The post is flexible and will be a joint site job at LUHFT. The department offers a wide breadth of both diagnostic and therapeutic services and has 3 gamma cameras a PET/CT scanner and a bone densitometer
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full time is eligible to be considered for this post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content should be discussed on a personal basis with the employing authority in consultation with the Clinical Lead.
Applicants must be fully registered, with license to practice, with the General Medical Council, and be on or eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register, or be within six months of this at time of interview. Job to commence as soon as possible.
Good communication skills, the ability to work as a team member and offer high standard of clinical opinion are an essential requirement. Participation in the Trust Consultant appraisal system and Royal College of Radiology CPD/CME programme are expected.
Main duties of the job
The Nuclear Medicine Department is one of the largest in the country and offers an extensive Nuclear Medicine service including diagnostic imaging, PET/CT, radionuclide therapy and bone mineral densitometry. The department supports numerous MDTs and is a founder member of the Neuroendocrine MDT which has European Neuroendocrine Tumour Centre of Excellence status.
The PET/CT is part of the National Contract and also has an expanding non-contract component.
The 10 PA contract comprises 8.5 DCC sessions and 1.5 SPA sessions. Future commitments requiring additional SPA time would be achievable. Cross site working at Aintree and Royal will form part of contract as per Trust policy.
To encourage more flexible patterns of working, there is the possibility of working one day from home each week.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a first class clinical service in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine.
To supervise junior medical staff in Nuclear Medicine.
To provide PET/CT expertise for supervision of administration, advice for imaging and reporting.
To report radionuclide imaging studies, in vivo and in vitro and BMD studies.
To take part in the regular outpatient clinics assessing, treating and reviewing patients with Thyroid Cancer, Thyrotoxicosis and Neuroendocrine Tumours.
To prepare for and lead on discussions in appropriate MDTMs.
Teaching,
Junior Staff
Post graduate lectures to FRCR and University students of Physics and Science.
Undergraduate medical and dental students as part of their curriculum.
There are trainees attached to the Nuclear Medicine Department on a rotational basis. All trainees are part of the Merger of Liverpool and Manchester Radiology Schools now known as Health Education England North West (HEENW).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a first class clinical service in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine.
To supervise junior medical staff in Nuclear Medicine.
To provide PET/CT expertise for supervision of administration, advice for imaging and reporting.
To report radionuclide imaging studies, in vivo and in vitro and BMD studies.
To take part in the regular outpatient clinics assessing, treating and reviewing patients with Thyroid Cancer, Thyrotoxicosis and Neuroendocrine Tumours.
To prepare for and lead on discussions in appropriate MDTMs.
Teaching,
Junior Staff
Post graduate lectures to FRCR and University students of Physics and Science.
Undergraduate medical and dental students as part of their curriculum.
There are trainees attached to the Nuclear Medicine Department on a rotational basis. All trainees are part of the Merger of Liverpool and Manchester Radiology Schools now known as Health Education England North West (HEENW).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
- Eligible for specialist register in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma/ qualification in Nuclear Medicine MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- CCT in Nuclear Medicine (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
- Subspecialty training in Nuclear Medicine and/or Radiology
- Evidence of continuing medical education
- Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Publication of audit results
- Understanding principles of research
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Publication of audit results
- Success in obtaining funding for research
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Ability to use patient information systems
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to organise own time
- Punctuality, Initiative
Desirable
- Motivated to develop new services
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
- Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
- Eligible for specialist register in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma/ qualification in Nuclear Medicine MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- CCT in Nuclear Medicine (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
- Subspecialty training in Nuclear Medicine and/or Radiology
- Evidence of continuing medical education
- Understanding NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Publication of audit results
- Understanding principles of research
- Proven track record in research
- Publication of research
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Publication of audit results
- Success in obtaining funding for research
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Ability to use patient information systems
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to organise own time
- Punctuality, Initiative
Desirable
- Motivated to develop new services
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
- Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
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).
