Clinical Fellow in PET Imaging

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Technical

• To be responsible as a member of the clinical team for the management of patients undergoing PET studies and participate in a rota to provide clinical cover for the PET Centre.
• To vet imaging requests in accordance with departmental guidance.
• To insert I.V. lines when required and perform pharmacological cardiac stress studies, administer insulin and sedation as required.
• In conjunction with the radiographers, to administer radiotracers and IV contrast as required.
• To participate in interpretation of images and report dictation, providing an efficient and timely service to referring clinicians.
• To participate in planning and execution of some research studies.
• Prepare cases for and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• To liaise with referrers and other clinicians requesting scans and image review and occasionally for radiotherapy planning purposes.

Academic

• Clinical Research - The fellow may undertake a research project whilst in post and would be encouraged to present at a national or international meeting and publish their research. One session will be allocated for research time.
• Teaching and training - The fellow will be expected to take part in teaching and training of other healthcare staff (e.g., technologists and radiographers, medical students)

Administrative

• The post holder will be expected to take part in the general activities of the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, including departmental meetings, appraisal and KCL probation meetings.
• To respond to enquiries about PET from clinicians and other healthcare personnel.

Key objectives:

• The fellow will be working in the field of PET-CT imaging to ensure the smooth running of the clinical service.
• Communication & networking: Good general communication skills are essential for the interaction with members of the clinical team within PET and research teams from within Imaging Sciences.
• It will be essential to form a good working relationship with referring clinicians and imaging technical staff.
• Decision making, planning & problem solving: Decisions will be taken together with the Clinical Lead in PET to whom the post-holder is primarily accountable.
• Service delivery: The post-holder will be involved in vetting, supervision and supervised reporting of PET-CT scans and MDMs and for liaising with referring and other clinicians. The post holder may also administer radiotracers and IV or oral contrast as required in conjunction with technical and radiography staff.
• Analysis & research: The post-holder may undertake a research or audit project during their appointment under supervision.
• Teamwork, teaching & learning support: The post holder will be expected to take part in an Appraisal scheme during their time in post.
• Job plan: Clinical staff have a formal job plan of fixed commitments. A draft timetable is available.

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good computing skills
• Ability to work to clinical and scientific deadlines and to plan and prioritise workload
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and without close supervision

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• CCT in Nuclear Medicine or Radiology with specialisation in Radionuclide Radiology or equivalent (or within 6 months of attainment at time of application)

Desirable

• FRCR, Nuclear Medicine MSc or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine
• Clinical experience in PET-CT

Desirable

• Clinical experience in Radiology

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

Kings College London

Address

St. Thomas's Hospital

249 Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

Employer's website

https://www.kcl.ac.uk (Opens in a new tab)