Consultant Radionuclide Radiologist

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, supporting around 2.8 million patient appointments every year. The Trust is a regional centre for cancer, trauma, burns & plastics and has the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. Due to growth in services, particularly PET-CT, applications are invited for a permanent Consultant Radionuclide Radiologist with special interest in PET-CT/Nuclear Medicine. QEHB hosts the regional PET Centre with one of the busiest PET-CT scanners in the country with a new two-scanner PET Centre on the horizon. The Nuclear Medicine Department also performs a wide range of diagnostic imaging, in-patient and out-patient therapies and non-imaging tests, and supports numerous clinical trials. We have 3 SPECT-CT systems in the department including the first 64-slice Veriton in the UK. We have an on-site radiopharmacy and produce Gallium-68 (PSMA/Dota-peptide) and we are in the process of introducing contrast enhanced PET-CT and SPECT-CT. The QEHB nuclear medicine department has a staff of 66 including 7 Radionuclide Radiologists and Nuclear Cardiologists. Duties will include general nuclear medicine and PET-CT reporting. Experience in radionuclide therapies will be welcomed but is not essential. The diagnostic on-call is approx. 1 in 22-24, with a first on SpR and availability of full home workstation. There will be an opportunity to develop or maintain a second sub-specialty interest if a candidate wishes. Main duties of the job Duties will include reporting of general nuclear medicine and PET-CT studies as well as participation in specialist MDT meetings on behalf of the service. The postholder must be familiar with supporting a comprehensive Nuclear Medicine service including a wide range of both imaging and non-imaging studies, PET imaging including F-18 and Ga-68 tracers, and a large Radiopharmacy service. The post holder will act as an IR(ME)R practitioner (ARSAC practitioner) with a license covering the services provided in the Trust. Key skills with experience in justifying studies, answering clinical queries, troubleshooting, protocol development, study optimisation, radiation protection matters, audit and clinical governance are expected. The post-holder will be required to participate in rotas for diagnostic on-call (approx. 1 in 22-24) and out-of-hours Nuclear Medicine advice and guidance (ARSAC) (approx. 1 in 8). Good communication skills with a wide range of key clinical staff is required. The post holder is expected to contribute and support to the teaching and training of a wide range of staff groups in the department. Experience in radionuclide therapies is welcomed but is not essential. The Post-holder should be willing to be involved with development of the Nuclear Medicine service and contribute to the discussion on the future development of general imaging services within the department. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can; offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their \’whole self\’ to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Job responsibilities To act as a Clinical Expert within the field of Nuclear Medicine taking responsibility for all aspects of Clinical work within the Nuclear Medicine department and working together with others in the team to provide a high quality and effective service. Act as an IR(ME)R Practitioner (ARSAC License holder) providing support to the Nuclear Medicine service. There will be a requirement to take part in planned out of hours ARSAC cover for advice and guidance which will attract an additional payment supplement. For candidates with a radiology background, there will be the opportunity to develop or maintain a second subspecialty interest. The diagnostic on-call is approximately 1 in 22-24, with a first on SpR and availability of full workstation PACS@home; a separate Interventional Radiology on call is in place. Person Specification Qualifications Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr