Consultant in Nuclear Medicine
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cheltenham, GL53 7ANView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
The successful applicant will be embedded in the nuclear medicine service, reporting and vetting studies and problem solving to ensure smooth patient ...
- To consult within the specialty of Nuclear Medicine. This will include reporting and advising on imaging.
- To help lead and shape the Trust's nuclear medicine services.
- To engage in Registrar training (9 trainees from the Severn Deanery rotate through the department every six months).
2. Professional Development, Education and Training
Keeping up-to-date clinically via attendance at courses and conferences.
To teach Radiology Registrars.
3. Management and Leadership
Show willingness to engage in the running of the department by taking on management and leadership positions.
4. Research and Development
Whilst not essential, research is encouraged and supported.
- To consult within the specialty of Nuclear Medicine. This will include reporting and advising on imaging.
- To help lead and shape the Trusts nuclear medicine services.
- To engage in Registrar training (9 trainees from the Severn Deanery rotate through the department every six months).
2. Professional Development, Education and Training
Keeping up-to-date clinically via attendance at courses and conferences.
To teach Radiology Registrars.
3. Management and Leadership
Show willingness to engage in the running of the department by taking on management and leadership positions.
4. Research and Development
Whilst not essential, research is encouraged and supported.
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview) or the candidate clearly demonstrates the skills, experience and capabilities required for this consultant post.
Desirable: - An appropriate higher clinical qualification (eg MRCS, MRCP etc); - Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Training in teaching skills
- Certificate of education
- Involvement in undergraduate education
- Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Clinical/Experience
Essential: - Evidence of a broad training in nuclear medicine; - Experience working within the NHS at or approaching a Consultant level
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under stress
- Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Honest and reliable
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
Desirable: - Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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