Nuclear Medicine Technologist /Radiographer

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer to join our multidisciplinary team.

Our Nuclear Medicine and PET CT departments are spread across two sites: Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital. The successful candidates would be expected to cover workload across both sites on a rotational basis. We do not have an onsite radiopharmacy; our radiopharmaceuticals are provided to us by an external supplier.

The trust wide PET/CT service is based at Charing Cross Hospital and utilises a Siemens Biograph Vision scanner. Our PET CT service includes 18F-FDG, 68Ga-Dotatate, 68Ga-PSMA, 18F-Choline, 18F-Amyloid studies and numerous research studies using a wide range of radioisotopes.

At Hammersmith Hospital, there are two Siemens Intevo Bold SPECT CT scanners which provide a wide variety of hybrid imaging as well as supporting an ever-expanding therapy service. Examples of these are bone, parathyroid, stress and rest myocardial perfusion, DAT scans, 177Lutetium, SIRT and Therasphere therapies.

The successful post holder would be joining an exceptional team who have shared values and provide high quality patient care. We work collaboratively to consistently improve our services, as well as supporting staff to develop and explore their own interests within the nuclear medicine field.

Main duties of the job

• To provide an efficient and professional nuclear medicine service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• Assist Deputy Modality Lead Technologist/Radiographer.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development (CPD).
• To provide staff training and supervision of junior staff and students.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare, you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Date posted : 03 March 2025

Pay scheme : Agenda for change

Band : Band 6

Salary : £44,806 to £53,134 a year pa inclusive

Contract : Permanent

Working pattern : Full-time

Reference number : 290-WCCS-1935

Job locations : Hammersmith Hospital, London, W12 0HS

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications Essential

• BSc in a Science subject or BSc in Radiography or equivalent
• Post graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent
• Radiographer – State registration with HPC
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• For the MTO, Membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists
• Further professional qualifications

Experience Essential

• 1 year full-time professional experience in a Nuclear Medicine Dept
• Understand and comply with relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
• 2 years’ experience in direct patient care

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Experience in SPECT/CT
• PET/CT Experience

Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential

• Good knowledge of nuclear medicine instruments
• Experience in data acquisition and analysis of general nuclear medicine procedures
• Computer literate

Desirable

• I.V. administration and cannulation skill

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name : Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address : Hammersmith Hospital, London, W12 0HS

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