Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer
The closing date is 27 May 2026
As the Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer you will work in a team of technologists and radiographers who form part of a multidisciplinary team providing the clinical Nuclear Medicine and PET CT service at the Royal United Hospitals NHS Trust.
We provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including non-imaging tests. The role includes quality assurance of equipment, ordering of radiopharmaceuticals, dispensing from multi-dose vials and administering via injection, inhalation and ingestion. The majority of imaging of patients is with SPECT‑CT and sometimes includes contrast CT. The role requires regular training, auditing of skills and updating of documentation. Safe use and handling of radioactive materials is important.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine and PET CT imaging (routine and specialised) in line with agreed departmental practice and protocols.
- Position the patient, gamma camera and couch or other support, having due regard to safe lifting procedures and optimum imaging outcome.
- Select the appropriate mode of operation for the gamma camera and carry out the imaging procedure.
- Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine image processing (routine and specialised), using the imaging computer and software, in line with agreed departmental practice and protocols.
- Undertake further training and development and maintain and develop personal skills, up‑to‑date and effective practice and knowledge in relation to the role through continuing professional development.
You need to have knowledge of the underpinning legislation relating to nuclear medicine, i.e., Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, National Regulations for the Transport of Radioactive Substances, Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) guidelines.
Qualifications
- Qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer
- Registration with HCPC or Membership of RCT
Experience
- NHS experience
- RUH experience
Skills
- Cannulation
- SPECT/CT
- PET
- Emotional resilience
- Suitability for short time cover
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.
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The closing date is 27 May 2026
As the Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer you will work in a team of technologists and radiographers who form part of a multidisciplinary team providing the clinical Nuclear Medicine and PET CT service at the Royal United Hospitals NHS Trust.
We provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including non-imaging tests. The role includes quality assurance of equipment, ordering of radiopharmaceuticals, dispensing from multi-dose vials and administering via injection, inhalation and ingestion. The majority of imaging of patients is with SPECT‑CT and sometimes includes contrast CT. The role requires regular training, auditing of skills and updating of documentation. Safe use and handling of radioactive materials is important.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine and PET CT imaging (routine and specialised) in line with agreed departmental practice and protocols.
- Position the patient, gamma camera and couch or other support, having due regard to safe lifting procedures and optimum imaging outcome.
- Select the appropriate mode of operation for the gamma camera and carry out the imaging procedure.
- Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine image processing (routine and specialised), using the imaging computer and software, in line with agreed departmental practice and protocols.
- Undertake further training and development and maintain and develop personal skills, up‑to‑date and effective practice and knowledge in relation to the role through continuing professional development.
You need to have knowledge of the underpinning legislation relating to nuclear medicine, i.e., Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, National Regulations for the Transport of Radioactive Substances, Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) guidelines.
Qualifications
- Qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer
- Registration with HCPC or Membership of RCT
Experience
- NHS experience
- RUH experience
Skills
- Cannulation
- SPECT/CT
- PET
- Emotional resilience
- Suitability for short time cover
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.
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