Locum Consultant Nuclear Medicine Physician/Radionuclide Radiologist
5 days ago
London
Main area Imaging Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Limited Funding) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (There is no on-call requirement for this post.) Job ref 309-UCLH-8272 Site University College London Hospitals Town London Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum + London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 11/08/2026 23:59 The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technology that can perform various tasks that typically required human intelligence. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis committed to fair and transparent recruitment and requires applicants to provide accurate information, as misleading details may affect their application or employment and may be verified in line with the Fraud Act 2006. For further information please visithttps://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1 . An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant post in our Nuclear Medicine department. This is a 12 month fixed term post, for 40 hours per week, and will require on-site presence. You will be a qualified Nuclear Medicine Physician or Radionuclide Radiologist, with experience in reporting a range of Nuclear Medicine procedures. This is a consultant post to support and develop radionuclide and PET imaging and capacity. The successful candidate will have the opportunity, depending on experience, to contribute to the departmental theranostics program. We are one of the biggest Nuclear Medicine departments in UK and Europe, providing a range of specialist procedures in PET, radionuclide therapy and general nuclear medicine. Our service is rapidly expanding and we are looking for a motivated individual who can work flexibly and provide leadership and specialist expertise to drive quality improvements, sustainability and innovation. • To work closely with the senior professional workforce, radiographer and technologist colleagues, medical, physicist and nursing staff to ensure provision of an efficient and responsive Nuclear Medicine service including providing consultant supervision for diagnostic radionuclide imaging in all service areas., • Report general nuclear medicine, bone densitometry and PET/CT, PET/MRI studies, • Attend multidisciplinary oncological and non-oncological multidisciplinary meetings, • Contribute to the audit and quality improvement projects in the department 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. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. University College Hospital is part of the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust which has a reputation for innovation, research and providing excellent patient-focused care. The hospital is situated in the heart of the West end within easy reach of high street shops and the many amenities that London has to offer. The Institute of Nuclear Medicine is renowned as a centre of excellence in Nuclear Medicine. It functions both as an academic institute within the Faculty of Medicine of University College London where it has a strong commitment to research and teaching, and as the provider of a comprehensive clinical Nuclear Medicine service to the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where it offers a full range of diagnostic, laboratory and therapeutic procedures to patients referred from within the Trust and from many other hospitals throughout the UK. The Institute of Nuclear Medicine has an established chair in Nuclear Medicine at the University College London. It has, therefore, a major responsibility in promoting Nuclear Medicine via research and teaching. The Institute of Nuclear Medicine is also a major referral centre for radionuclide therapies, including 177Lu-PSMA, 177Lu-DOTATATE, 131I-MIBG, 223Radium, 131I radioiodine, 89Strontium, 223Rhenium skin cancer therapy. We recently became a national training centre for 177Lu-PSMA therapy in prostate cancer patients. 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? • Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview*, *If the applicant is UK trained, they must also be holder of Completion of Training (CCT) in Nuclear Medicine or Radiology (with evidence for substantive subspecialty training in Nuclear Medicine) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and appropriate specialist register by date of interview, • MBBS [or equivalent], FRCR [or equivalent] or Postgraduate, • Diploma/MSc in Nuclear Medicine, • Expertise and experience in all aspects of Radionuclide Imaging, • Willingness to participate in research, • Expertise and experience in all aspects of Radiology, • Experience in presenting at MDT meetings, • Experience in performing research projects and manuscript preparation for publication, • Experience in undergraduate and post-graduate teaching, • Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting, • Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff, • Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative, • The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues, • Leadership skills and the ability to take forward service developments, • Good communication skills with various staff groups and patients both verbal and written, • Commitment to teaching and education, • Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties, • The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England. At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working. We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few. Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more. We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity. We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes. You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly. Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr