Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Denmark Hill KCH Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum, including high cost area Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£2.1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

The Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT Department employs over 20 staff and has an annual budget of over £2.5million. The department is highly specialised and services include: a comprehensive range of nuclear medicine including SPECT-CT, PET-CT, non-imaging tests, therapeutic services with inpatient facilities and osteoporosis screening. The department also has commitment to clinical research and development. The main roles of the job include:

• The post holder will work unsupervised but under guidance from Lead Clinical Technologists and the Chief Technologist
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of high quality diagnostic images for all Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT investigations.
• An ability to interpret the standard operating procedures is essential in order to adapt/manipulate protocols depending on the clinical indications.
• He/she will encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff by personal example and constructive supervision.

Main duties of the job

• Perform all diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures, including SPECT-CT, PET-CT, and DEXA, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and yourself in line with Health & Safety protocols.
• Administer intravenous radiopharmaceuticals and drugs for diagnostic purposes, adhering to applicable legislation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that junior staff and students comply with SOPs, protocols, and guidelines, taking responsibility for their adherence and performance.
• Respond to scheduling requests from patients and referrers, ensuring that all nuclear medicine studies align with departmental protocols.
• Assess and evaluate patient and referrer needs, collaborating with clinicians to tailor procedures and meet individual patient requirements.
• Obtain patient consent, confirm patient identification, and gather all relevant clinical details before imaging, in compliance with Trust policies and professional regulations.
• Collaborate with clinical scientists to ensure the timely processing and readiness of diagnostic images.
• Maintain safe working practices when handling radioactive materials, blood samples, and hazardous waste, adhering to government legislation and departmental policies.
• Proactive report of incidents
• Ensure the acquisition of high-quality diagnostic images, applying appropriate image processing techniques to achieve optimal results while maintaining clinical accuracy.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King’s Strategy – 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King’s, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Safely unpack and assay radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with safety protocols.
• Accurately prepare, dispense, and administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and medications as prescribed by legislation and SOPs, maintaining aseptic techniques.
• Perform and analyse in-vitro laboratory procedures, ensuring all measurements are accurate and preparing results for reporting.

Patient Management and Care:

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care while upholding confidentiality and respect, in line with departmental and Trust policies.
• Take responsibility for preparing patients for imaging studies, ensuring that all procedures are thoroughly explained in a clear, understandable manner (with an interpreter if necessary). Confirm patient identification, obtain consent, and ensure all relevant details are documented.

Health & Safety / Radiation Protection:

• Implement universal precautions when handling and disposing of unsealed radioactive materials, blood products, syringes, bodily fluids, and other hazardous materials, following departmental protocols and government regulations.
• In the event of a spill or accident, promptly localize, contain, and decontaminate the area to minimize the spread of radioactive or hazardous materials.
• Participate in daily radiation monitoring, regularly check sealed sources, and maintain a record of results.
• Report any adverse incidents or potential risks to the appropriate personnel, ensuring compliance with safety regulations in a secure working environment.
• Safely use patient immobilization devices and supports as needed to ensure diagnostic accuracy during imaging studies.
• Safely transfer patients from beds or chairs to imaging tables using or without devices, in accordance with the Manual Handling policy.

Clinical Audit and Quality Monitoring:

• Engage in clinical audit reviews and quality monitoring programs to ensure high standards of service.
• Perform quality assurance (QA) testing on diagnostic equipment to verify operational readiness, and conduct daily radiopharmacy QC testing on dose calibrators to ensure accurate radiopharmaceutical dosing.
• Report / Escalate equipment discrepancies or faults promptly and support troubleshooting efforts under the guidance of the immediate supervisor to enable quick remedial actions.

Education, Training, and Staff Development:

• Provide patients with clear, accessible written and verbal information regarding their treatment in line with Departmental / Trust standards.
• Participate in the delivery of educational programs for clients, carers, and staff, adapting content to meet specific needs and implement changes accordingly.
• Support training programs for staff, identifying gaps in knowledge and tailoring education to improve Nuclear Medicine practices and patient care.
• Deliver lectures for university courses affiliated with King’s College Hospital and actively participate in educational events provided by the Trust and the primary care sector.
• Attend relevant meetings and conferences to stay informed about current issues within the Trust and the broader specialist services locally and nationally.
• Participate in and support Trust-approved research projects within the department.
• Present lectures, seminars, and posters regularly and contribute to publications in relevant national journals or media outlets.
• Assist with the induction, training, and development of nuclear medicine technologists, students, and work experience placements.
• Continuously review and update protocols and incorporate new technologies to ensure the use of the latest evidence-based methodologies in patient procedures.

Personal Professional Development:

• Achieve required clinical competencies for the role and stay current with literature and research in the specialty.
• Actively maintain professional development, attending mandatory study sessions and performance appraisals as required.
• Keep up to date with relevant EANM/BNMS guidelines and Trust protocols.
• Ensure registration with the Clinical Technologist body, if not already registered, and work towards obtaining a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Collaborate with Education Practice Lead to ensure that development needs are met.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Competent in all data acquisition and analysis for General Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures.
• Understanding of multimodality (SPECT-CT and PET-CT) imaging.

Educations and Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to implement departmental procedures and policies while appreciating the need for expert advice.
• Ability to perform IV drug administration, venepuncture and cannulation independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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