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Job overview
We are looking for a committed individual with a specialist interest in nuclear medicine to help lead and develop the nuclear medicine department together with our incumbent nuclear medicine physician. The post holder must cover a full range of nuclear medicine imaging and have an ARSAC licence or be in a position to apply for an ARSAC licence on being appointed to the consultant post.
Main duties of the job
This is a replacement post covering both adult and paediatric cases including subspeciality oncology nuclear medicine and cardiac scans. There are plans to instal a new digital PETCT scanner by Alliance on the BRI site in the next 12-18 months which will cover both paediatric and adult PETCT from Bristol and surrounding region.
A further subspecialty interest in oncology, whole body MRI or gyne imaging would be welcomed but not essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for furtehr details of this position
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable
- Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
- Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in radiology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching/ education qualification.
- Educational Supervisor training completed
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC
- Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
- Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent)
- Must be on the GMC’s Specialist Register to start Consultant appointment
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Meets professional health requirements
- Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
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This advert is for Consultant Radiologist Nuclear Medicine with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Nuclear Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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