Nuclear Medicine Radiographer

NHS; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for highly motivated and dedicated Band 6 Radiographers to join the Nuclear Medicine team at a leading NHS Trust in London. The role involves the aseptic dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals, conducting investigations, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to develop their skills while contributing to a vital healthcare service.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Previous Nuclear Medicine experience required.
• Relevant qualification as per Job Description.

Responsibilities

• Dispense radiopharmaceuticals and perform a variety of nuclear medicine investigations.
• Supervise Radiographers and assist in management of quality control.
• Provide patient-focused diagnostic imaging services.

Skills

Quality Control

IV Cannulation

Patient Care

Radionuclide Imaging

Education

BSc Radiography or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and dedicated band 6 Radiographers to join the Nuclear Medicine team at London North West University Hospitals NHS Trust.

When making your application for this role, in the supporting statement you must first tell us in no more than 100 words why you would be suitable for this role.

Main duties of the job

Aseptically dispense radiopharmaceuticals.

Undertake a wide variety of routine and research radionuclide investigations (to include scan acquisition and processing, sending images via DICOM to PACS for reporting, and archiving of clinical data.

Assist the management of Quality Control for the Nuclear Medicine Department.

Perform non-imaging nuclear medicine investigations.

Perform IV cannulation and administer IV radioactive medicinal products (radiopharmaceuticals) and assesses contra-indications.

Administer subcutaneous, intradermal and oral radiopharmaceuticals.

Update and maintain the patients' clinical records and assist in the management of administration and waste documentation for radiopharmaceuticals / radioactive waste.

Assist in radioactive waste management under the direction of the Superintendent Radiographer and in compliance with the Environment Agency's requirements and documentation.

Supervise Radiographers/Assistant Practitioners and Students in their practice and mentor where appropriate.

To provide a high standard of expertise and care, and lead areas of the department in the absence of the Modality Superintendent.

To provide an efficient diagnostic imaging service I that is patient focused in and out of normal working hours.

To foster the HEART Values of the Trust

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8724MF-A

Job locations

Northwick park hospital

watford road

harrow

HA1 3UJ

Job description Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification essential Essential

• Previous NM experience
• HCPC registered
• Relevant qualification as per JD oBSc Radiography or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous experience as NM Radiographer
• Post graduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine
• oKnowledge of QA testing. oRPS Trained. oMember of a specialist Imaging Group such as TIG, GIRSIG or Association of Paediatric Radiographers.

essential criteria Essential

• oBSc Radiography or equivalent.

Desirable

• oPost graduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine

interview criteria Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork. Demonstrate commitment to place Quality at our HEART
• oGood knowledge of all aspects of radionuclide imaging, including SPECT CT

Desirable

• oExperience of teaching and training students and other new members of staff

Person Specification essential Essential

• Previous NM experience
• HCPC registered
• Relevant qualification as per JD oBSc Radiography or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous experience as NM Radiographer
• Post graduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine
• oKnowledge of QA testing. oRPS Trained. oMember of a specialist Imaging Group such as TIG, GIRSIG or Association of Paediatric Radiographers.

essential criteria Essential

• oBSc Radiography or equivalent.

Desirable

• oPost graduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine

interview criteria Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork. Demonstrate commitment to place Quality at our HEART
• oGood knowledge of all aspects of radionuclide imaging, including SPECT CT

Desirable

• oExperience of teaching and training students and other new members of staff

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick park hospital

watford road

harrow

HA1 3UJ

Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick park hospital

watford road

harrow

HA1 3UJ

Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)