Job overview
If you are a motivated nuclear medicine radiologist who is looking for a challenging, fast-paced, and growing radiology department, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals may just be the place for you!
Currently, our team consists of 21 general radiologists with various subspecialties, including breast, upper/lower GI, musculoskeletal, urology, paediatrics and more.
Our refurbishment of the Central Radiology department in early 2021 has led to a cutting-edge diagnostic department including 2 nuclear medicine cameras, with a future-proofed capital replacement programme in place. We operate the latest technology in terms of our PACS solution with Agfa Enterprise Imaging which was upgraded in December 2024 across our entire estate. Along with our ambitious plans for the future, we are also investing in artificial intelligence solutions within our department.
We would like you to encourage you to be a part of our team! Our advice to you, come and visit us! Our Head of Department would love to show you around. Then you can find out for yourself that it’s Blackpool Teaching Hospitals where you want to work!
The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team based in the Radiology Department at the Victoria Hospital site and will also give clinical opinions for our community hospitals and for our services provided within the primary care setting.
Main duties of the job
The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for provision of all aspects of a Diagnostic Radiology Service at Blackpool Teaching Hospital (BTH), including CT, MR, Plain film and Ultrasound, as well as Nuclear Medicine.
There may also be on occasion a requirement to provide diagnostic reports on patients at community hospitals. At present we operate a “Radiologist of the Day” system, but this is under review, particularly as we gain more consultants within the department. The aim of the department is to become more efficient and to minimise interruptions to individual consultants as much as possible.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals offers a comprehensive diagnostic nuclear medicine service. We currently offer a wide range of diagnostic nuclear medicine examinations, including a cardiac service. Extensive experience of reporting diagnostic nuclear medicine studies utilising SPECT-CT imaging techniques is required.
An appropriate period of specialist nuclear medicine training and experience with advanced imaging techniques is desirable as is a track record in research. Applicants should possess the FRCR or equivalent and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining their CCST. They should also hold, or be eligible to hold, an ARSAC Practitioner license. CV required with application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The clinical commitments of this post will include responsibility for provision of all aspects of a Diagnostic Radiology Service at Blackpool Teaching Hospital (BTH), including CT, MR, Plain film and Ultrasound, as well as Nuclear Medicine.
There may also be on occasion a requirement to provide diagnostic reports on patients at community hospitals. At present we operate a “Radiologist of the Day” system, but this is under review, particularly as we gain more consultants within the department. The aim of the department is to become more efficient and to minimise interruptions to individual consultants as much as possible.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals offers a comprehensive diagnostic nuclear medicine service. We currently offer a wide range of diagnostic nuclear medicine examinations, including a cardiac service. Extensive experience of reporting diagnostic nuclear medicine studies utilising SPECT-CT imaging techniques is required.
An appropriate period of specialist nuclear medicine training and experience with advanced imaging techniques is desirable as is a track record in research. Applicants should possess the FRCR or equivalent and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining their CCST. They should also hold, or be eligible to hold, an ARSAC Practitioner license. CV required with application.
For more information please see attached job description
Person specification
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff
- Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
- Working knowledge of RIS/PACS
Desirable
- Educational qualification or working towards.
Management Skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- On the specialist register (or within 6 months of acheiving)
Knowledge & Research
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- A proven track record in self- directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or Equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Post-grad certification in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- Subspecialist training/fellowship
- Higher degree (e.g. PhD)
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This advert is for Consultant Radiologist with Subspecialty Interest in Nuclear Medicine with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Blackpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Radiology role. The advertised salary is £105,504 - £139,882 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Aug 2025.
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