Nuclear Medicine Radiographer

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching hospital Trust in Greater London seeks a Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist to provide high-quality imaging services. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team, adhering to safety regulations, and supervising students. Candidates should hold a PgD/MSc in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent and possess strong skills in data acquisition. Competitive salary of £37,259 to £45,356 per annum is offered for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Competent in routine data acquisition and analysis.
• Experience in the supervision and training of students.
• Experience in a diagnostic healthcare environment.
• Understanding of the need to adhere to relevant legislation, national standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, patient focused imaging service across multiple modalities.
• Work within the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for scans.
• Perform QC testing on a variety of imaging cameras.

Skills

Data acquisition and analysis

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of radiation safety

Education

PgD/MSc Nuclear Medicine or equivalent

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist

The closing date is 25 January 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Band 5 nuclear medicine radiographer/technologist who can effectively deal with the busy demands of both a clinical and research active imaging department. Our team is multidisciplinary, and you will be working alongside professors, doctors, clinical scientists, nurses and administrative staff! We are a world-renowned nuclear medicine team and ardently uphold the trust's strategy of "providing high quality patient care". We aim to improve the quality of our patient services, in our role as both a local and specialist hospital, by rigorously focusing on safety, clinical outcomes, equity and patient experience.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a safe, patient focussed imaging service across SPECT/CT, PET/CT, PET/MRI and Bone Density.
• Work within the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each clinical and research scans.
• Perform QC testing on a variety of imaging cameras.
• Adhere to both IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 radiation protection regulations.
• Have a flexible approach to shift work patterns.
• Engage with staff feedback, service improvement through audit and shared learning practices.
• Maintain a robust CPD portfolio that reflects up to date nuclear medicine imaging techniques.
• Safely administer a range of radiopharmaceuticals through an intravenous cannula that has been sited via the trust's approved Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ASNTT).
• Teach and supervise students and other new trainees.
• Effectively communicate and escalation any issues pertaining to radiation safety, patient care and faulty equipment.

Post holders will work closely with the departmental superintendents and lead band 6/7 staff, to ensure the smooth running of both the clinical and research activities within the Institute of Nuclear Medicine.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world‑class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff

*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• PgD/MSc Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.

Professional/Statutory Registration

• To be in the process of obtaining registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body.
• Registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body.

Experience

• Competent in routine data acquisition and analysis.
• Experience in the supervision and training of students.
• Experience in a diagnostic healthcare environment.
• Experience of non-routine Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures.

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of the need to adhere to relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines including IRR, IR(M)ER, and ARSAC.

Values

• Ability to relate to the trust values.
• Awareness of the trust values.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Good interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to work with patients and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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.

£37,259 to £45,356 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS