Job overview
We have an opportunity for a training post in PET CT and Oncological Imaging at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based on a 12-month fixed term contract.
We are looking for applications from a current radiology trainee who at the time of appointment will have passed Part 2B of the final examination for the Royal College of Radiologists.
If successful, you will be expected to work across all Trust sites at Royal Preston Hospital, Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital and the new CDC Health port, based in Preston.
Main duties of the job
You will be trained in PET CT and other aspects of oncological cross-sectional imaging by a group of expert Consultant Radiologists and will be expected to participate in the research and teaching and will be given a generous allowance in your weekly timetable to do so. You will preferably be in an existing radiology training programme and be eligible for Out of Programme Training.
Although not essential, an interest in US and fluoroscopic non-vascular interventions would be advantageous.
You will be expected to play a full part in departmental audit and clinical governance programmes.
You will receive the full support of the Trust and the Directorate to develop specialist areas of interest in line with Directorate business plans and the development of services generally within the Trust and be expected to take on the role of educational supervisor for doctors in training attached to the department.
Will need to be resident within 30 minutes travel time to RPH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person specification
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Personal
Essential
- Proven effective communication skills (with examples).
- Good organisation skills (with examples).
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley/Preston
Desirable
- Car owner/Driver
Management
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to improving clinical practice
- Ability to supervise and direct junior medical staff and other colleagues
- Evidence of commitment to audit.
Desirable
- Involvement in service development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice in UK
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- CCST in Radiology or eligible registration equivalents
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in General Radiology including cross sectional Imaging.
- Interest in PET-CT and new developments in hybrid imaging.
- Commitment to working as part of a clinical team
Desirable
- Subspecialty experience in Oncology
- Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines
- US and fluoroscopic non-vascular interventional experience
- Computer skills
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow, PET CT and Oncological Imaging with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Radiology role. The advertised salary is £67,325 per annum. The contract type is 1 year (1 year fixed term contract). The application deadline is 24 Jun 2026.
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