About
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital on 1 January 2025. The trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year and comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 community services. Our mission is to deliver world‑class care, teaching and research, measuring progress against five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, patient and staff experience, value for taxpayers, safety, and organisational strength.
Job Overview
We are delighted to appoint a Consultant Radiologist / Nuclear Medicine Physician. The Nuclear Medicine service offers general nuclear medicine imaging, hybrid imaging with SPECT‑CT & PET‑CT, and a large radionuclide therapy service. The Royal Free site has 2 SPECT‑CTs, a SPECT and 2 PET‑CT cameras, including a Total Body PET‑CT (first in the UK). Barnet Hospital has a SPECT‑CT camera.
The post holder will work with the existing nuclear medicine team, be fully trained in diagnostic nuclear medicine and PET‑CT reporting. Radiologists qualified to report PET‑CT without the full range of Nuclear Medicine experience will be considered. Candidates wishing to work part‑time will be considered. The post includes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver services in line with KPIs and clinical outcome metrics. The post holder will provide professional clinical advice, attend departmental meetings, and work under pressure with flexibility.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* Competently interpret and report PET‑CT studies independently.
* Competently interpret and report general nuclear medicine and SPECT‑CT studies independently.
* Effectively represent patients and present scans at MDTs.
* Obtain own practitioner ARSAC licence as per IR(ME)R 2017.
* Take part in accreditation activities including External Quality Assurance Schemes and CPD activities, with time and support for compliance with Royal College of Radiologists/Physicians annual requirements.
* Support infection prevention & control and antimicrobial stewardship activities.
* Supervise and train specialty trainees, clinical scientists, junior trainees, medical students and hospital staff as appropriate.
* Participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.
* Participate in clinical audit.
* Participate in service development and policy review.
* Participate in CPD and quality assurance activity including annual appraisal and revalidation.
* Share in the assessment and introduction of new techniques and in planning staff and equipment requirements.
* Contribute to research.
Please Note
Due to the high number of applications, this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email.
Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration and the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications (Essential)
* MBBS or equivalent.
* On the specialist register of the GMC for radiology or nuclear medicine; or registered with the GMC and within 6 months of being accepted for the specialist register.
* FRCR or FRCP/MRCP or equivalent and a Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Medicine (or equivalent).
* At least one year of subspecialty (nuclear medicine or PET‑CT) training.
Desirable
* Postgraduate medical degree.
Skills and Aptitudes (Essential)
* Member of Medical Defence organisation.
Experience / Knowledge (Essential)
* Evidence of knowledge of basic science of nuclear medicine.
* Excellent knowledge and clinical skills in nuclear medicine and/or PET‑CT.
* Experience in NM hybrid imaging: PET‑CT.
* A record of regularly presenting cases and discussing imaging at multidisciplinary meetings.
* Good teaching skills and ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff.
* Evidence of research in the field.
* Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
* Ability to work well within a diverse multidisciplinary team.
Experience / Knowledge (Desirable)
* Demonstrable knowledge of the environment in which the service needs to be delivered.
* Excellent knowledge of general nuclear medicine.
* Experience in NM hybrid imaging: Complex NM studies.
* Experience in reporting DEXA.
* Experience of developing or leading a service.
* Confident in performing and reporting nuclear cardiology studies.
* Ability to report diagnostic CT and MRI.
Royal Free World Class Values (Essential)
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
Documents
* Consultant in Nuclear Medicine Job Description (760.3) PDF
* Consultant in Nuclear Medicine Person Specification (760.3) PDF
* FR (111.5) PDF
* Medical and Dental – benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (940.0) PDF
Working for our organisation
The post will be initially based at the Royal Free Hampstead site, supporting and developing the nuclear medicine service to ensure a high quality of care for the patients across the Royal Free Group Hospitals. However, the successful candidate may be expected to contribute to cross‑site working between The Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals if the need arises. A merger with North Middlesex University Hospitals is planned. Sessions working from home are also an option.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Malavika Nathan
Job title: Consultant & Co-Clinical Lead in Nuclear Medicine
Email: [email protected]
Dr Deborah Pencharz
Consultant and Co-Clinical Lead in Nuclear Medicine
Email: [email protected]
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