Band 6 Senior Clinical Technologist/Radiographer - PET/CT

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Clinical Technologist/Radiographer to join their expanding Nuclear Medicine team. The role involves performing diagnostic PET/CT procedures, administering radioactive materials, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a background in Nuclear Medicine or PET imaging and be familiar with radiation safety protocols. This position offers opportunities for development in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in Nuclear Medicine or PET imaging.
• Familiarity with imaging protocols and radiation protection matters.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic PET/CT procedures on patients.
• Administer radioactive materials and manage radioactive waste.
• Supervise junior staff and organize daily workload.

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Senior Clinical Technologist/Radiographer - PET/CT

The closing date is 09 November 2025

We are looking for a radiographer or technologist with a special interest and experience in Nuclear Medicine or PET imaging. You will have worked or trained in Nuclear Medicine (and/or PET) and will be familiar with imaging protocols and radiation protection matters in this field. PET work in the department is growing and we already perform a wide range of studies using Gallium-68 and Fluorine-18 tracers including FDG, fluoride, PSMA and Dota-peptide. The department has a modern auto dose dispenser/injector and is well equipped with a Siemens mCT flow scanner. A new PET centre is in the final stages of planning and upon completion the team will move into a new modern, state of the art department with 2 digital systems based on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site. The department operates over extended days and works alternate Saturday shifts. There are opportunities for overtime working.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of diagnostic PET/CT procedures on patients of all ages and illnesses, including cancer.
• Dispense and administer sterile radioactive materials, acquire imaging data, analyze and dispose of radioactive waste material.
• Work unsupervised and provide direct and indirect supervision to more junior staff.
• Organize the routine daily workload of the department, liaising with technologists, medical, nursing and clerical staff.
• Manage radiation and cross‑infection risks while providing patient care during complex procedures.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

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Qualifications

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Experience

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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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust