Consultant Radiologist - PET-CT Imaging
Posted date [2026-08-06]
(ID: 49142)
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Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant Radiologist - PET-CT ImagingJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Radiologist - PET-CT Imaging
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Imaging
Experience: 3-5 years post-fellowship
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Consultant Radiologist - PET-CT Imaging position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Medical Practice opportunity focused on hybrid imaging, oncologic diagnostics, neurological assessment, and metabolic disease evaluation. A leading tertiary-care hospital is hiring an experienced radiologist to interpret complex PET-CT studies, guide multidisciplinary treatment planning, and support advanced nuclear medicine imaging services.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Imaging
Salary: 65000-90000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This consultant appointment provides specialist interpretation of PET-CT and related hybrid imaging studies used in oncology, neurology, cardiology, and complex
diagnostic pathways. The radiologist will combine anatomical and metabolic imaging findings to support disease detection, staging, treatment selection, response assessment, and long-term surveillance.
The role requires close collaboration with oncologists, neurologists, surgeons, nuclear medicine physicians, technologists, physicists, and other clinical specialists. Accurate and timely reporting will directly influence patient management, procedural planning, cancer treatment decisions, and multidisciplinary case outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Interpret PET-CT examinations for oncology, neurology, cardiology, and other approved clinical indications.
* Review hybrid imaging studies including SPECT-CT and diagnostic CT where required.
* Correlate metabolic findings with anatomical imaging, laboratory results, pathology, and clinical history.
* Support cancer diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, response assessment, and recurrence surveillance.
* Evaluate neurological conditions using appropriate molecular and metabolic imaging techniques.
* Provide imaging input for selected cardiac and inflammatory disease investigations.
* Prepare clear, accurate, and clinically useful radiology reports within agreed turnaround times.
* Communicate urgent or unexpected findings promptly to referring physicians.
* Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and complex case discussions.
* Collaborate with oncologists, neurologists, surgeons, pathologists, and other specialists.
* Advise clinical teams on suitable imaging protocols and follow-up investigations.
* Supervise nuclear medicine technologists and support safe, consistent imaging workflows.
* Guide junior radiologists, trainees, and fellows in PET-CT interpretation and reporting.
* Review image quality and ensure studies meet diagnostic and technical standards.
* Maintain compliance with radiation protection policies, tracer handling requirements, and departmental safety procedures.
* Support the development and review of radiopharmaceutical protocols.
* Apply knowledge of tracer kinetics, biodistribution, physiological uptake, and imaging artifacts.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality assurance programs, and service improvement initiatives.
* Maintain accurate records and complete reporting through PACS and RIS platforms.
* Contribute to research, teaching, academic presentations, and continuing medical education.
* Remain current with advances in molecular imaging, PET radiopharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence, and hybrid diagnostic systems.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution and have completed an accredited residency in Radiology.
Fellowship or formal subspecialty training in PET-CT, Nuclear Medicine Imaging, Molecular Imaging, or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates must also possess board certification such as American Board, UK CCT, Canadian FRCP, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
A minimum of three to five years of post-fellowship experience in PET-CT interpretation is required. Strong expertise in oncologic imaging, metabolic diagnostics, hybrid imaging, and multidisciplinary cancer care is essential.
Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority Consultant licence is required. Candidates should also demonstrate confidence using advanced imaging platforms, PACS, RIS, and structured reporting systems.
The successful consultant will communicate clearly, work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain consistently high standards of diagnostic accuracy, radiation safety, and patient-centered care. Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language capability would be advantageous.
Skills Set
* PET-CT interpretation
* Nuclear medicine imaging
* Molecular imaging
* Hybrid imaging
* SPECT-CT
* Diagnostic CT
* Oncologic imaging
* Cancer staging
* Treatment response assessment
* Recurrence surveillance
* Neurological imaging
* Cardiac molecular imaging
* Metabolic diagnostics
* Radiopharmaceutical protocols
* Tracer kinetics
* Radiation safety
* Image quality assurance
* PACS
* RIS
* Structured radiology reporting
* Tumor board participation
* Multidisciplinary consultation
* Nuclear medicine technologist supervision
* Junior radiologist mentoring
* Clinical audit
* Quality improvement
* Medical education
* Clinical research
* Dubai Health Authority licensing
* Consultant-level diagnostic decision-making
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows an experienced PET-CT radiologist to work within an advanced imaging department supported by modern hybrid systems, specialist clinical teams, and complex tertiary-care referrals. The consultant will make a direct contribution to cancer staging, neurological diagnosis, treatment planning, and more precise patient management.
The role also provides meaningful scope for academic teaching, research, protocol development, quality improvement, and professional advancement. Continued investment in molecular imaging and specialist diagnostics in Dubai offers strong clinical demand, professional stability, and long-term leadership potential.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a medical recruitment consultancy connecting experienced physicians and healthcare professionals with hospitals, diagnostic centers, specialist clinics, and medical institutions across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East. The company supports consultant-level candidates through vacancy matching, licensing guidance, relocation coordination, and recruitment assistance.
The role requires close collaboration with oncologists, neurologists, surgeons, nuclear medicine physicians, technologists, physicists, and other clinical specialists. Accurate and timely reporting will directly influence patient management, procedural planning, cancer treatment decisions, and multidisciplinary case outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Interpret PET-CT examinations for oncology, neurology, cardiology, and other approved clinical indications.
* Review hybrid imaging studies including SPECT-CT and diagnostic CT where required.
* Correlate metabolic findings with anatomical imaging, laboratory results, pathology, and clinical history.
* Support cancer diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, response assessment, and recurrence surveillance.
* Evaluate neurological conditions using appropriate molecular and metabolic imaging techniques.
* Provide imaging input for selected cardiac and inflammatory disease investigations.
* Prepare clear, accurate, and clinically useful radiology reports within agreed turnaround times.
* Communicate urgent or unexpected findings promptly to referring physicians.
* Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and complex case discussions.
* Collaborate with oncologists, neurologists, surgeons, pathologists, and other specialists.
* Advise clinical teams on suitable imaging protocols and follow-up investigations.
* Supervise nuclear medicine technologists and support safe, consistent imaging workflows.
* Guide junior radiologists, trainees, and fellows in PET-CT interpretation and reporting.
* Review image quality and ensure studies meet diagnostic and technical standards.
* Maintain compliance with radiation protection policies, tracer handling requirements, and departmental safety procedures.
* Support the development and review of radiopharmaceutical protocols.
* Apply knowledge of tracer kinetics, biodistribution, physiological uptake, and imaging artifacts.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality assurance programs, and service improvement initiatives.
* Maintain accurate records and complete reporting through PACS and RIS platforms.
* Contribute to research, teaching, academic presentations, and continuing medical education.
* Remain current with advances in molecular imaging, PET radiopharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence, and hybrid diagnostic systems.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution and have completed an accredited residency in Radiology.
Fellowship or formal subspecialty training in PET-CT, Nuclear Medicine Imaging, Molecular Imaging, or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates must also possess board certification such as American Board, UK CCT, Canadian FRCP, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
A minimum of three to five years of post-fellowship experience in PET-CT interpretation is required. Strong expertise in oncologic imaging, metabolic diagnostics, hybrid imaging, and multidisciplinary cancer care is essential.
Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority Consultant licence is required. Candidates should also demonstrate confidence using advanced imaging platforms, PACS, RIS, and structured reporting systems.
The successful consultant will communicate clearly, work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain consistently high standards of diagnostic accuracy, radiation safety, and patient-centered care. Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language capability would be advantageous.
Skills Set
* PET-CT interpretation
* Nuclear medicine imaging
* Molecular imaging
* Hybrid imaging
* SPECT-CT
* Diagnostic CT
* Oncologic imaging
* Cancer staging
* Treatment response assessment
* Recurrence surveillance
* Neurological imaging
* Cardiac molecular imaging
* Metabolic diagnostics
* Radiopharmaceutical protocols
* Tracer kinetics
* Radiation safety
* Image quality assurance
* PACS
* RIS
* Structured radiology reporting
* Tumor board participation
* Multidisciplinary consultation
* Nuclear medicine technologist supervision
* Junior radiologist mentoring
* Clinical audit
* Quality improvement
* Medical education
* Clinical research
* Dubai Health Authority licensing
* Consultant-level diagnostic decision-making
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows an experienced PET-CT radiologist to work within an advanced imaging department supported by modern hybrid systems, specialist clinical teams, and complex tertiary-care referrals. The consultant will make a direct contribution to cancer staging, neurological diagnosis, treatment planning, and more precise patient management.
The role also provides meaningful scope for academic teaching, research, protocol development, quality improvement, and professional advancement. Continued investment in molecular imaging and specialist diagnostics in Dubai offers strong clinical demand, professional stability, and long-term leadership potential.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a medical recruitment consultancy connecting experienced physicians and healthcare professionals with hospitals, diagnostic centers, specialist clinics, and medical institutions across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East. The company supports consultant-level candidates through vacancy matching, licensing guidance, relocation coordination, and recruitment assistance.
