Consultant in General and Radionuclide Radiology

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant General Radiologist with subspecialty interest in Radionuclide Imaging or a Consultant in Nuclear Medicine and Radiology (dual trained) to join the existing team including a NM physician and Consultant Radionuclide Radiologist to provide specialist diagnostic NM and general radiology services.

• Share responsibility for a comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine service with the existing NM Consultant Radiologist and Physician.
• Supervise scans in the NM department to maintain quality, and report all imaging and non‑imaging examinations.
• Provide PET CT reporting using both FDG and non‑FDG tracers (e.g., PSMA, Choline, Amyloid), with accommodation for subspecialty interests.
• Participate in 7‑day working patterns and share on‑call commitments equally with existing consultants.
• Support the department’s audit and clinical governance programmes.
• Assist with research activities and develop a PET CT research portfolio.
• Teach clinical and practical skills for the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Radiology Training Program.
• Collaborate with the Trust Lead for R & D on research projects and audit initiatives.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Full GMC registration.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (or equivalent).
• Completion of CCT in radiology and entry on the Specialist Register in radiology (or expected within 6 months of interview).
• At least 12 months training in radionuclide imaging.
• Broad skills in general and cross‑sectional imaging, acute imaging services and expert clinical opinion on general radiology studies.
• Experience in adult and paediatric NM imaging and reporting FDG PET CT.
• Ability to supervise radiology STRs across a broad range of NM and general radiological imaging.
• Ability to participate in general radiology on‑call rota.
• Compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service check (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975).

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• MD, PhD or other postgraduate degree.
• PGDip/MSc in Nuclear Medicine.
• Entry on Specialist Register in Nuclear Medicine.
• Experience in non‑FDG PET CT and holding/eligible for an ARSAC licence for non‑FDG PET tracers.
• Further subspecialist/fellowship training in diagnostic NM and PET CT.
• Experience delivering NM therapies (e.g., Radium, Thyroid, DOTATATE, PSMA, SIRT).
• Ability to report trial imaging to RECIST 1.1.
• Evidence of completed audit projects, clinical research, publications in peer‑reviewed journals, grant applications.
• Ability to lead research teams and undertake basic science research.

Teaching, Management and Skills

• Ability to teach clinical and practical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, honesty and reliability.
• Strong IT skills and a caring attitude towards patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
• Ability to advise on efficient service running and participate in departmental, directorate and trust management.
• Availability to work required hours, shifts, on‑call and move between sites if required.

Grade
:
Consultant

Salary
: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Contract
:
Permanent

Working pattern
:
Full‑time, Flexible working

Location
:
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

Applications from job seekers requiring a Skilled Worker Sponsorship are welcomed. The Trust will consider sponsorship alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration and be able to provide a Disclosure and Barring Service check (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, Exceptions Order 1975).