Senior Diagnostic Radiographer/Technologist Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week Job ref 158-25-435-RAD-A
Site The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool and Wirral Town Liverpool Salary £39,959 – £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/06/2026 23:59
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The Nuclear Medicine department at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Wirral is busy and dynamic, and houses a Siemens Symbia Intevo Gamma Camera with SPECT-CT, carrying out a wide variety of examinations. We also provide a busy Radium therapy service. Our PET-CT scanner is currently being replaced.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool site houses a digital Siemens Biograph Vision and also provides Radium therapy service.
We work collaboratively with Alliance Medical in providing the PET-CT service as part of the NHSE National Contract. We also carry out non-contract work such as scanning to aid with radiotherapy planning and clinical trials.
The department is dedicated to supporting staff development and training. There may be the opportunity for role development in the future, such as Post Graduate qualifications, research-based activities and/or development of further therapy treatments. You would be required to work flexibly with the department moving towards extended days and Saturday working in PET as the service develops.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in the provision of specialised imaging within the Radiology Department at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
- To prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for investigations and therapy.
- To work within the Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT teams undertaking high quality nuclear medicine imaging utilising both the PET-CT scanner and Gamma Camera with SPECT-CT.
- To ensure that all radioactive material is handled safely and in compliance with all local rules and appropriate legislation.
Due to service expansion we are looking for applications from Diagnostic Radiographers and Nuclear Medicine Technologists who demonstrate commitment to our Trust values.
Qualifications
- DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration or BSc Nuclear Medicine/Clinical Technology with RCT registration or BSc Healthcare Science Practitioner (Medical Physics Technology) Apprenticeship with ACHS registration
- Post Graduate Qualification in Nuclear Medicine
- Training in development of supervisory skills
Knowledge and Expertise
- Specialist knowledge and proven expertise of Nuclear Medicine and/or PET-CT
- Evidence of CPD
- Proven interest in Oncology
- Knowledge of QSI
- Computer literate – Windows, Microsoft Office and other software applications
Experience
- Experience in Nuclear Medicine and/or PET-CT.
- Proven experience in the administration of radioactive substances for diagnosis.
- Competent in the use of specialist equipment including basic trouble shooting.
- IR(ME)R knowledge. IRR knowledge
- Competent to work autonomously with a range of patient examinations.
- Proven experience in the administration of radioactive substances for treatment
Legal and EEO Statements
We promote and support diversity in our workforce. The Trust have staff networks such as Ethnic Diversity Staff Network, LGBTQ+ Staff Network, Armed Forces Staff Network, MAPLE Staff Network & Menopause Support Group. The Trust does not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment and has firmed up processes for reporting this, including a dedicated Freedom To Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian.
The cost of processing a new DBS application is met by the successful applicant. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following commencement in post – further details including cost are available from the Recruitment Team. It is a Trust recommendation that candidates requiring a DBS check subscribe to the DBS Update Service – further details are available here – https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service . Candidates who withdraw post-DBS submission will be invoiced for the full cost of the check including administration fee.
The Trust takes active responsibility for meeting national guidance and legal requirements in relation to our Safeguarding Policy, including local arrangements for the protection of adults at risk.
The Trust is committed to providing high standards of both patient and staff experience. To support us in doing this the Trust, in partnership with Trade Unions has developed and embedded key values and behaviours that all staff are required to demonstrate throughout their employment. The Trust’s values and behaviours support the Trust Vision ‘to provide the best cancer care to the people we serve’ and our Mission ‘to improve health and wellbeing through compassionate, safe and effective cancer care’.
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