Nuclear Medicine Technologist: SPECT/CT & Bone Densitometry

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist post at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality Medical Physics services across the trust and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The role involves 37.5 hours per week, mainly 09:00–17:00, with duties at multiple units but primarily based at South Tyneside Hospital.

Registration with VRCT or HCPC is required; unregistered candidates may join as Band 5 on a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Candidates not registered with VRCT or HCPC will be considered for Band 5/Healthcare Scientist Practitioner role on fixed term contract.
• Experience and ability to operate nuclear medicine equipment and manage radioactive materials.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, dispensing and administration of sterile radioactive materials.
• Acquisition of imaging data, analysing and calculating results.
• Disposal of radioactive waste material.
• Operate nuclear medicine and bone densitometry equipment with precision and safety.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support accurate diagnosis.

Skills

VRCT registration

HCPC registration

Job description

The Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist post at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality Medical Physics services across the trust and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The role involves 37.5 hours per week, mainly 09:00–17:00, with duties at multiple units but primarily based at South Tyneside Hospital.

Registration with VRCT or HCPC is required; unregistered candidates may join as Band 5 on a fixed-term contract.