Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust in London seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer to join our NM, PET-CT and Radionuclide Therapy services. You will work with site leads to deliver safe, high-quality imaging and radiopharmaceutical procedures, and support governance and audits.

The post requires leadership experience, ability to manage staff resources, IV injections and venipuncture skills, and compliance with SOPs. This full-time role is based at St Bartholomew's Hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year post-qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• Proficiency with gamma cameras and safe handling of radioactive materials.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine scanning protocols with computer/keyboard skills.
• PET/CT experience and IV injections/venipuncture ability.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine processing protocols and gamma camera QC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality technical support across Nuclear Medicine, PET-CT and Radionuclide Therapy services.
• Undertake imaging and non-imaging procedures and administer radioactive substances via IV, oral or inhalation routes.
• Assist with ordering, preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Participate in QA processes and audits to support service improvement.
• Maintain accurate records in line with regulatory, safety and governance standards.

Skills

Prioritise work

SOP adherence

Flexibility & learning

Development projects

Own workload planning

Initiative

Education

BSc Radiography or DCR or Nuclear Medicine qualification

IV cannulation certificate

State Registration (HPC or IPEM)

CPD evidence

Master in Nuclear Medicine (desirable)

Tools

Gamma cameras

PET/CT systems

Radionuclide therapy equipment

Quality control (gamma camera)

Job description

Closing date: 04 November 2026
Job summary
We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer. In this role, you will work closely with Site leads and the Operational Lead Technologist to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of services within our NM and PET-CT department. We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and forward-thinking professional with a proven track record of leadership and management excellence. The post holder will have the ability to work effectively with other imaging service, professional leads within Nuclear Medicine, Radiopharmacy and clinical learning facilitators. Barts Health NHS Trust is continuously innovating and revolving to improve services that we can offer to our patients by investing in our staff and students to develop their skills and reach their full potential.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to deliver safe, effective and high-quality technical support across Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT and Radionuclide Therapy services. The post holder will undertake a range of imaging and non-imaging procedures, administer radioactive substances via intravenous, oral or inhalation routes, and ensure the safe handling and management of radioactive materials.
The role also supports the ordering, preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals, involvement in quality assurance processes, participation in clinical and non-clinical audits to support continuous service improvement, and the safe management of radioactive waste. The post holder will maintain accurate and compliant records in accordance with regulatory, safety and governance standards.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted: 28 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-8399849SBH
Job locations: St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom
Person Specification
Experience

• Essential: Minimum 3-year post-qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• Essential: Proficiency in the operation of gamma cameras and associated equipment, with a sound understanding of the safe handling of radioactive materials.
• Essential: Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine scanning protocols with computer/keyboard skills.
• Essential: PET/CT experience.
• Essential: Ability to give IV injections and carry out venipuncture.
• Essential: Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine processing protocols.
• Essential: Knowledge of gamma camera QC.
• Desirable: Radionuclide Therapy experience.
• Desirable: NHS experience.
• Desirable: Radiopharmacy knowledge.

Skills

• Essential: Ability to prioritise work in a busy environment, including organising staff resources when acting as deputy to lead radiographer.
• Essential: Willingness to work within established regimes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Essential: Flexibility and willingness to learn, and undertake training as required.
• Desirable: Able to contribute to development projects.
• Desirable: Able to prioritise and manage own work and assist in planning work to match the clinical demand.
• Desirable: Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Essential: BSc Radiography or DCR or equivalent qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology, or PG Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.
• Essential: IV cannulation certificate.
• Desirable: State Registration - HPC or Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (IPEM).
• Desirable: Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Desirable: Master in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.

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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
For questions about the job, contact:
NM Operational Lead Technologist, Micaela Costa, [e-mail]