About this role
Job summary
The successful applicant will be embedded in the nuclear medicine service, reporting and vetting studies and problem solving to ensure smooth patient journeys through the service. The successful candidate will have the ability to craft their own job plan with the Clinical Director. Home reporting and flexible reporting sessions are supported.
The successful candidate will be working alongside 34 Consultant Radiologists, 135 Radiographers, 19 Nurses, 50 A&C staff and clinicians from various specialties. As a senior clinician people will look to you to help shape the future of Trust's nuclear medicine offering.
Main duties of the job
1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
To consult within the specialty of Nuclear Medicine. This will include reporting and advising on imaging. To help lead and shape the Trust's nuclear medicine services. To engage in Registrar training (9 trainees from the Severn Deanery rotate through the department every six months). 2. Professional Development, Education and Training
Keeping up-to-date clinically via attendance at courses and conferences.
To teach Radiology Registrars.
3. Management and Leadership
Show willingness to engage in the running of the department by taking on management and leadership positions.
4. Research and Development
Whilst not essential, research is encouraged and supported.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
To consult within the specialty of Nuclear Medicine. This will include reporting and advising on imaging. To help lead and shape the Trusts nuclear medicine services. To engage in Registrar training (9 trainees from the Severn Deanery rotate through the department every six months). 2. Professional Development, Education and Training
Keeping up-to-date clinically via attendance at courses and conferences.
To teach Radiology Registrars.
3. Management and Leadership
Show willingness to engage in the running of the department by taking on management and leadership positions.
4. Research and Development
Whilst not essential, research is encouraged and supported.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Full GMC registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview) or the candidate clearly demonstrates the skills, experience and capabilities required for this consultant post.
Desirable
An appropriate higher clinical qualification (eg MRCS, MRCP etc) Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects Ability to teach clinical and operative skills Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
Publications in peer-reviewed journals Training in teaching skills Certificate of education Involvement in undergraduate education Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Clinical/Experience Essential
Evidence of a broad training in nuclear medicine Experience working within the NHS at or approaching a Consultant level
Personal Attributes Essential
Communication skills, written and verbal Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm Ability to work under stress Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances Honest and reliable Enquiring, critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
Desirable
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trusts Hospitals
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)