Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised nuclear medicine clinical fellow who can effectively deal with the busy demands of a research active imaging department. Our team is multidisciplinary, and you will be working alongside professors, clinical fellows, senior research associates, PhD students to name but a few! We are a world-renowned nuclear medicine team and ardently uphold the trust's strategy of "delivering world leading research and innovation". We need a robust clinical fellow to help deliver an efficient nuclear medicine research portfolio.
We have an extensive and internationally recognised research programme with University College London and other external collaborators. We commissioned the first PET/MRI in this country in March 2012 in the MacMillan Cancer Centre. Currently, a broad range of research studies and trials are underway utilizing advanced MR and PET acquisition techniques. A clinical service runs concurrently with the research PET/MRI service.
The Institute of Nuclear Medicine has a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment including three dedicated PET/CT systems, one PET/MRI system, four SPECT/CT systems (3 of these have full diagnostic CT capability), bone densitometry system and molecular radiation therapy service
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide an experienced level of nuclear medicine image interpretation/ reporting, data analysis to support to the Institute of Nuclear Medicine's broad research portfolios.
You will work closely with the academic and clinical leads to ensure the smooth running of the research activities within the Institute of Nuclear Medicine.
You will be contributing to manuscript submissions for publication of research trial results. You will contribute to participant recruitment through attendance at relevant multidisciplinary team meetings. This will identify participates who meet the inclusion criteria and involve informed consent with the participant.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment
- Nuclear Medicine Physician or Radiologist Training.
- Knowledge of confidentiality, Data Protection, Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Desirable
- A Higher Degree
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Understanding of research methodology
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general imaging with some exposure to nuclear medicine including reporting
Desirable
- Relevant experience in reporting bone density scans
- Good exposure to Nuclear Medicine therapy
- Relevant experience in reporting myocardial perfusion scans
- Good experience in reporting general nuclear, PET/CT scans
- PET/MRI or myocardia PET experience
- Clinical Audit
- Previous Data Anaylsis
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good knowledge of nuclear medicine imaging techniques, that include the underpinning pathophysiological distribution of radioisotopes to diagnose disease and monitor treatment response
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems.
- Can reflect and critically appraise one's own work.
- Ability to agree and deliver departmental and Trust objectives pertaining to research
- Wide variety of computing and IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of publications attributed to the Institute of Nuclear Medicine
- Evidence of a track record in radiological research and ethics
- Excellent teaching and training ability
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Ability to participate in staff meetings to convey information
Desirable
- Experience of presenting at conferences to a range of medical and non-medical staff.
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients from a range of diverse backgrounds and with diverse clinical and social needs.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- A very high level of consideration and care for patients.
- Good interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to work with patients/ staff from diverse backgrounds.
- Meticulous and accurate in all aspects of work.
- Strong problem solving abilities
Desirable
- PhD or interest in pursuing a nuclear medicine imaging related PhD
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties.
- Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable
- Contribution to an Equality Impact Analysis (EIA)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Desirable
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Capable of extracting/ imparting sensitive information
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment
- Nuclear Medicine Physician or Radiologist Training.
- Knowledge of confidentiality, Data Protection, Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Desirable
- A Higher Degree
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Understanding of research methodology
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general imaging with some exposure to nuclear medicine including reporting
Desirable
- Relevant experience in reporting bone density scans
- Good exposure to Nuclear Medicine therapy
- Relevant experience in reporting myocardial perfusion scans
- Good experience in reporting general nuclear, PET/CT scans
- PET/MRI or myocardia PET experience
- Clinical Audit
- Previous Data Anaylsis
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good knowledge of nuclear medicine imaging techniques, that include the underpinning pathophysiological distribution of radioisotopes to diagnose disease and monitor treatment response
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems.
- Can reflect and critically appraise one's own work.
- Ability to agree and deliver departmental and Trust objectives pertaining to research
- Wide variety of computing and IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of publications attributed to the Institute of Nuclear Medicine
- Evidence of a track record in radiological research and ethics
- Excellent teaching and training ability
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Ability to participate in staff meetings to convey information
Desirable
- Experience of presenting at conferences to a range of medical and non-medical staff.
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients from a range of diverse backgrounds and with diverse clinical and social needs.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- A very high level of consideration and care for patients.
- Good interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to work with patients/ staff from diverse backgrounds.
- Meticulous and accurate in all aspects of work.
- Strong problem solving abilities
Desirable
- PhD or interest in pursuing a nuclear medicine imaging related PhD
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties.
- Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable
- Contribution to an Equality Impact Analysis (EIA)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Desirable
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Capable of extracting/ imparting sensitive 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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)