Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist
The closing date is 02 June 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Technologist/Radiographer to join our team. The Nuclear Medicine Department provides a diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine service at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. The department consists of three gamma cameras across two sites, SPECT/CT facilities including a GE Starguide SPECT/CT scanner installed Dec‑2023, a PET/CT scanner at the CHH site, and a new build Molecular Imaging Research Centre with cyclotron and radiopharmacy facilities will support the Department.
Main Duties
- Provide technologist duties in the Nuclear Medicine Departments, including imaging, i.v. and intra‑dermal administration of radiopharmaceuticals and in‑vitro techniques on an ad hoc basis.
- Work shifts within 07:30 am‑20:00 pm within a compliance shift system; early shifts may commence with the opening of the new Molecular Imaging Research Centre.
- Prioritise demanding workloads and work under own initiative.
- Serve as a key member of the Nuclear Medicine Team, with direct contact with patients, medical, nursing and other staff.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Applicants must possess a BSc/HNC or equivalent in radiography, science or health‑related subject and have completed competency‑based nuclear medicine training.
- Post‑qualification/radiopharmacy experience is highly desirable.
- Demonstrate personal and professional development through appropriate study and training.
- Display a positive attitude to change and development.
- Knowledge of IRR17 and IR(ME)R17 regulations during radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and imaging workflows.
- Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling, storage, transport and disposal of radioactive materials in accordance with local rules and RPA guidance.
- Knowledge of maintaining aseptic technique in radiopharmacy areas, following GMP principles, environmental monitoring requirements and contamination control procedures.
- Knowledge of QC procedures in line with local SoPs.
- Use of Essence of Care principles—privacy, dignity, communication and patient experience—when preparing patients for nuclear medicine procedures.
- Participate in audit, dose optimisation reviews, quality improvement activities and multidisciplinary discussions to enhance service quality.
- Be able to work on own initiative.
- Works well within a team.
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality.
- Evidence of clinical and professional development.
- HNC/Degree in Medical Physics/Physiological Measurement or other relevant subject or a DCR/BSc Radiography.
- Accredited nuclear medicine technologist training such as IPEM or equivalent including nuclear medicine practical competencies.
- Eligibility for admission to the Register of Clinical Technologists/HCPC registration (e.g. degree or equivalent plus specialist training).
- IV cannulation and venepuncture skills.
- Teaching/tutoring/mentoring in the workplace.
- Cardiac stress room experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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