Consultant Radiologist (interest in Nuclear Medicine)

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust invites a Consultant Radiologist with a specialist interest in nuclear medicine to lead and develop the department across multiple sites. The post includes PET-CT reporting, oncological imaging, and future digital PET-CT expansion to serve Bristol and surrounding regions.

The role requires ARSAC licensing, full GMC registration and the ability to work across trust sites, with an expectation of teaching and training medical students as part of academic duties.

Qualifications

• Full and specialist GMC registration or eligible within 12 months of interview.
• FRCR and higher academic qualifications (MD/PhD) desirable.
• Holder of ARSAC licence or evidence of applying on appointment.
• Broad training in nuclear medicine imaging and PET-CT expertise.

Responsibilities

• Cover a full range of nuclear medicine imaging.
• Encourage PET-CT reporting; participate in future PET-CT scanner installation plans.
• Provide general/acute radiology coverage (CT, MRI) and on-call duties.
• Teach medical students and contribute to undergraduate education.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

PET-CT

ARSAC licence

General radiology

Oncological intervention

CPD & teaching

Education

GMC registration (full/specialist)

FRCR

MD/PhD or equivalent

CCT or equivalent by interview

Job description

Consultant Radiologist (interest in Nuclear Medicine)

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

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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 be able to 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. This is a replacement post covering both adult and paediatric cases including subspeciality oncology nuclear medicine and cardiac scans. PET-CT reporting will also be encouraged, there are plans to install a new digital PET- CT scanner on the BRI site in the next 12-18 months which will cover both paediatric and adult patients from Bristol and surrounding region. A further subspecialty interest in oncological intervention and whole body MRI imaging would be welcomed but not essential. There is a general/acute radiology component to the post covering acute CT and MRI sessions and general diagnostic on call 1:21 weekdays and 1:15 weekends. The post is funded as a full time position (10 PAs including on call commitment).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of requests the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Radiologists are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure both clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved.

This is a teaching Trust and the appointee will teach medical students as part of the commitment of their division to undergraduate education. On occasions, a practitioner may be asked to give lectures to healthcare professionals.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• or eligible for specialist registration within 12 months of interview
• or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within 12 months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview’
• FRCR
• Higher academic qualifications e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent.

Experience

• Evidence of broad training in nuclear medicine imaging
• In a position to apply for an ARSAC licence
• PET-CT expertise
• Current ARSAC license holder
• Oncological intervention experience

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of general radiology.
• Confident in acute general CT and MRI studies
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty.
• Broad range of IT skills.

Clinical Governance and Audit

• 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 continuing professional development (CPD) scheme.

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
• Evidence of involvement in research.
• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD.
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers.

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s.
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.
• 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.
• 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.
• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses.

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• 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 multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
• Awareness to personal limitations
• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other

• Meets professional health requirements.
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

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