Band 6 Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic Radiographer

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a motivated Radiographer to join their Nuclear Medicine Team. The successful candidate will perform Nuclear Medicine imaging and support the senior Radiographer while assisting in training staff. A BSc (Hon) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and HCPC registration are required, along with experience in Nuclear Medicine. Join a supportive team in an environment that ensures work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Postgraduate experience in Nuclear Medicine is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality Nuclear Medicine imaging in line with departmental protocols.
• Support the modality Superintendent Radiographer.
• Assist in training other staff and students.
• Provide high-quality service for patients.

Skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Experience in Nuclear Medicine

Cannulation skills

Education

BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR

Current HCPC registration

Tools

Siemens Pro.Specta

Philips Azurion

Siemens CT scanners

Siemens 1.5T MRI scanners

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an interesting and rewarding job with good work‑life balance in a stunningly beautiful rural location within easy reach of the West Midlands conurbation? If so, we would like to welcome you to join our friendly, supportive team at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible, highly motivated and experienced Radiographer to join our Nuclear Medicine Team. The successful applicant will work at both the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital Telford. The working pattern will predominantly be 7.5 hour duties over a 7 day roster. The successful applicant must have a BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR and current HCPC registration, or appropriate equivalent. Experience in Nuclear Medicine is essential. Nuclear medicine postgraduate experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality Nuclear Medicine imaging in line departmental protocols.
• Carry out clinical and administrative work as a Senior member of the Radiology team.
• Support the modality Superintendent Radiographer.
• Assist in training other staff and students.
• Provide a high‑quality service for patients across the department.
• Maintain cannulation skills for the administration of radioisotopes.

Equipment and Facilities

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust has recently undergone an equipment upgrade within the Nuclear Medicine Department at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and now has a brand‑new Siemens Pro.Specta.

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has a Philips Azurion Interventional lab, a Philips fluoroscopy room, 4 Philips DXR general x‑ray rooms and 2 Philips mobiles. We have 3 state‑of‑the‑art Siemens CT scanners and 3 Siemens 1.5T MRI scanners also on the hospital site.

Training and Mentorship

All Radiographers with more than 1 year postgraduate experience contribute to the training and mentorship of undergraduate students and the department has an excellent on‑site teaching environment.

About the Trust

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid‑Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.

Application Details

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. This advert closes on Monday 26 Jan 2026.