Consultant in Nuclear Medicine / Radionuclide Imaging

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in England is seeking a Consultant in Nuclear Medicine to provide vital clinical support for its Nuclear Medicine Department. The role includes supervising studies and liaising with healthcare professionals, contributing to teamwork and service management. Candidates should have a medical degree and relevant clinical experience. This position offers an opportunity to enhance nuclear medicine services with a focus on patient care.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Opportunities for flexible working

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven ability in providing nuclear medicine services.
• Experience in directing and supervising nuclear medicine studies.
• Skills in liaising with referring doctors and managing services.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Direct and supervise Nuclear Medicine studies.
• Participate in clinical and organisational audits.

Skills

Outstanding clinician

Experience in Nuclear Medicine

Competence in PET-CT

Ability to manage a team

Education

Medical degree recognized by GMC

Job description

We are seeking a Consultant in Nuclear Medicine / Radionuclide Imaging. This is a replacement post with principal responsibility to provide support for our Nuclear Medicine Department which is part of the University Hospital Sussex (UHSx) NHS FT Imaging Services. We are looking for an individual who is an outstanding clinician and this post is an opportunity to join a dynamic and committed consultant body working in the Trust. Additional sub-speciality interests will be considered,

• The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Nuclear Medicine services, including PET-CT, which are delivered through RSCH and PRH.
• Directing and supervising Nuclear Medicine studies including PET-CT, liaising with referring doctors both before and after studies, and assisting with the management of the department and in the timely and efficient provision of the service.
• The post will also include radionuclide treatment (if necessary after completion of therapy training) of thyroid disorders, but this may be expanded as appropriate e.g. bone and other targeted radionuclide treatments.
• The post holder will help develop the Nuclear Medicine service and keep colleagues informed of the potential of the speciality in diagnosis, management and therapy.
• The post holder will be required to participate in MDMs on a rotational basis ensuring the best use of the Consultants' skill set. During periods of leave/absence cover (including for MDMs) will be reciprocally provided by other consultants in the department.
• The post holder will be required to participate and develop clinical and organisational audit and to improve standards of the service whenever possible.

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At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

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.