Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Band 6)

Transformation Unit; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Technologist (Band 6) based at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The role delivers a Nuclear Medicine and DEXA service with opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team.

Registered radiographers or science graduates are welcome, with training pathways to attain state registration and a commitment to high-quality patient care across sites in County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Qualifications

• Degree in Clinical Physiology or Clinical Technology or related subject.
• Post-graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
• Completion of recognised training scheme.
• Registered or working towards Voluntary/Clinical Technologist registration.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals by oral, IV and intradermal techniques.
• Provide accurate and timely clinical results for nuclear medicine procedures.
• Quality control testing of equipment and remedial action as needed.
• Contribute to patient care and assist in emergencies.
• Participate in research and development projects.

Skills

Patient handling

Literacy & numeracy

Working under pressure

Education

Degree in Clinical Physiology

Post-graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine

Clinical Technologist registration progression

Job description

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Technologist (Band 6) based at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The role delivers a Nuclear Medicine and DEXA service with opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team.

Registered radiographers or science graduates are welcome, with training pathways to attain state registration and a commitment to high-quality patient care across sites in County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.