Lead Nuclear Medicine Radiographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Windsor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing

Headspace access

Free parking

Job summary

GenesisCare is seeking a Lead Nuclear Medicine Radiographer to run the PET/CT, nuclear medicine and diagnostic CT department at its outpatient centre. The role includes leading the team, delivering theranostic treatments such as Lu-PSMA and Radium-223, and driving service development in a growing programme.

You will work closely with consultants, physicists, pharmacists and clinical staff, ensuring HCPC registration and a minimum of five years' post-qualification nuclear medicine experience

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and at least five years' post-qualification nuclear medicine experience.
• BSc (Hons) in Radiography.
• MSc in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the PET/CT, nuclear medicine and diagnostic CT department.
• Coordinate the safe and effective delivery of theranostic treatments, including Lu-PSMA and Radium-223.
• Lead, motivate and develop senior PET/CT radiographers through coaching and performance reviews.
• Work with consultants, physicists, pharmacists, nurses and clinical teams to deliver patient care.
• Support service development, including new clinical pathways and expansion of diagnostic and theranostic services.
• Maintain compliance with HCPC, IR(ME)R, IRR, ARSAC, CQC and health and safety standards.
• Support clinical research and imaging requirements for clinical trials.
• Champion quality improvement, governance and radiation safety across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Radiation safety

Governance

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Radiography

MSc in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Lead Nuclear Medicine Radiographer post running the PET/CT, nuclear medicine and diagnostic CT department at GenesisCare's outpatient centre, within its specialist imaging team. The day-to-day work covers department leadership, safe delivery of theranostic treatments such as Lu-PSMA and Radium-223, and managing a team of senior PET/CT radiographers. It is full-time with no weekend or late evening working, in a rapid access service with a growing theranostics programme. Applicants need HCPC registration and at least five years' post-qualification nuclear medicine experience.

What the job involves

• Lead the daily operation of the PET/CT, nuclear medicine and diagnostic CT department
• Coordinate the safe and effective delivery of theranostic treatments, including Lu-PSMA and Radium-223
• Lead, motivate and develop senior PET/CT radiographers through coaching, performance reviews and professional development
• Work with consultants, physicists, pharmacists, nurses and clinical teams to deliver patient care
• Support service development, including new clinical pathways and expansion of diagnostic and theranostic services
• Maintain compliance with HCPC, IR(ME)R, IRR, ARSAC, CQC and health and safety standards
• Support clinical research and imaging requirements for clinical trials
• Champion quality improvement, governance and radiation safety across the department
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve service delivery

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Radiography
• MSc in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• At least 5 years' nuclear medicine experience
• At least 5 years' post-qualification experience with progressive clinical development
• Extensive experience across PET/CT, nuclear medicine and theranostics

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of radiation protection legislation, governance and quality assurance
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

Other

• Passion for delivering exceptional patient-centred care

What’s offered

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell leave
• Private medical insurance and dental cover
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support including Headspace
• Access to cancer treatment for employee and immediate family if required
• Ongoing professional and leadership development
• Retail discounts and employee benefits platform
• Free parking at most centres