Nuclear Medicine Operational Lead

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Lead to provide leadership and operational management across its sites. The role involves ensuring high standards of imaging, supporting staff development, and managing operational issues in a world-leading cancer centre.

Benefits

Extensive Staff Benefits

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT imaging.
• Ability to manage operational issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational management for Nuclear Medicine staff.
• Collaborate with service leads and consultants.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Quality Improvement

Job description

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Lead

The Royal Marsden Hospital, Europe's largest Oncology centre with sites in Chelsea and Sutton, is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Department of Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, and Radioisotope Therapy.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will work across both sites, supporting the Nuclear Medicine Teams alongside Deputy Leads and the Radioisotope Service Manager. They will be responsible for maintaining high standards of imaging, providing operational management, and supporting staff development.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Provide professional leadership and operational management of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT staff across both sites.
2. Collaborate closely with the Radioisotope Service Lead, Deputy Service Leads, and Nuclear Medicine consultants.
3. Manage operational issues and lead the implementation of new procedures and changes.
4. Support Deputy Service Leads to ensure adequate staffing coverage during absences.
5. Assist with quality improvement initiatives and service projects.
6. Act as deputy for the Radioisotope Services Manager as required, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and leadership during high-pressure situations.

About The Royal Marsden:

Our hospital is a world-leading cancer centre committed to providing the best possible care and advancing cancer diagnosis and treatment. We employ over 4,500 staff across our hospitals in Chelsea and Sutton, as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

We value excellence, innovation, and a dedicated team environment. We offer a stimulating workplace with extensive staff benefits and development opportunities.

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess clinical justification of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT referrals in line with regulations and protocols.
• Book appointments, evaluating clinical information for appropriateness and urgency.
• Provide advice to patients regarding their referrals and procedures.
• Offer guidance to imaging referrers within and outside the Trust.
• Promote the hospital’s reputation as a centre of excellence in cancer imaging and treatment.
• Modify examinations to optimize diagnostic information based on clinical data.
• Adjust scanning parameters for individual patient needs.
• Maintain excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT to support the team.