Job summary
This is a Specialty Doctor post supporting established Nuclear Medicine and therapy services and an expanding PETCT service. The successful applicant will be expected to rotate across Brighton, Hayward's Heath and, on occasion, the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (PETCT), undertaking general Nuclear Medicine reporting, Nuclear Cardiology, PETCT and Radionuclide Therapy (please note that experience in radionuclide therapy is not essential and where necessary the successful applicant will be expected to undertake further training in this area).
The Nuclear Medicine Department sits within the Imaging Department, which will shortly be subject to an exciting change as a part of the Trusts 3Ts program. A wide range of diagnostic procedures are performed including nuclear cardiology, renal, lung, infection/inflammation, skeletal, tumour, GI, brain and lymphatic imaging are undertaken in the department. Therapy includes services for thyroid and targeted bone therapy.
Main duties of the job
The job plan for this position will be based on 10 PAs to include 9 DCC PAs to include at least 1 SPA and will allow for flexible working and time shifting.
The clinical duties of this post includes the following:
- Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT Clinical Cover
- Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT vetting
- Liaising with clinicians as required to discuss requests.
- General Nuclear Medicine reporting
- Nuclear Cardiology reporting and covering of stress lists.
- PETCT reporting
- Radionuclide Therapy depending on level of experience (please note that experience in radionuclide therapy is not essential and where necessary the successful applicant will be expected to undertake further training in this area).
- Supervision of radiology trainees
- Participation in MDMs
There is no on Call Commitment with this post.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about this role, please refer to the job description and the person specification .
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about this role, please refer to the job description and the person specification .
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFour Years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
- oThree years of higher specialty training (or equivalent) in radiology or Nuclear Medicine with documented broad experience and competencies in Nuclear Medicine/Radionuclide Radiology.
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oExperience in General Nuclear Medicine
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk managemen
- oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- oExperience in Nuclear Cardiology.
Desirable
- Experience in Nuclear Cardiology.
- Experience in PET-CT
Knowledge
Essential
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and Honours 2
Career Progression and Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFour Years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
- oThree years of higher specialty training (or equivalent) in radiology or Nuclear Medicine with documented broad experience and competencies in Nuclear Medicine/Radionuclide Radiology.
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oExperience in General Nuclear Medicine
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk managemen
- oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- oExperience in Nuclear Cardiology.
Desirable
- Experience in Nuclear Cardiology.
- Experience in PET-CT
Knowledge
Essential
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and Honours 2
Career Progression and Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
