PET Radiographer/ Imaging Technologist (maternity cover)

King's College London; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking an enthusiastic PET Radiographer/Imaging Technologist for a 12 month contract. This role requires providing an efficient and effective PET-CT imaging service, contributing to clinical and research scanning procedures, and ensuring high levels of patient care. Ideal candidates will have a BSc/Diploma in Radiography, excellent imaging skills, and hands-on experience in Nuclear Medicine or related fields. Join a multi-disciplinary team at a renowned institution in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• BSc / Diploma in Radiography or an equivalent recognised Nuclear Medicine Qualification.
• Excellent imaging skills in clinical and/or research fields.
• Hands-on experience in Nuclear Medicine, CT or MRI.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of clinical care to patients and research subjects.
• Provide efficient and timely PET‑CT imaging service.
• Participate in clinical and research scanning procedures.
• Contribute to the development of the service.

Skills

Excellent imaging skills

Knowledge of PET scanning principles

Hands-on experience in Nuclear Medicine

Ability to work well in a team

Education

BSc / Diploma in Radiography or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic PET Radiographer/ Imaging Technologist to join our PET Imaging Centre and Guys Cancer Centre for a 12 month contract (maternity leave cover). The purpose of the role is to be a member of a multi‑disciplinary team in providing an efficient, effective and timely PET‑CT imaging service to the patients, clinicians and researchers using the Centre, and to contribute to the development of the service, participating in all aspects of clinical and research scanning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of clinical care to all patients and research subjects, working within all relevant regulatory and clinical governance guidelines as required by KCL and Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust at both sites.
• Provide efficient, effective and timely PET‑CT imaging service to patients, clinicians and researchers.
• Participate in all aspects of clinical and research scanning procedures.
• Contribute to the development of the service, including staff training and guidance on scanning protocols.
• Work across both sites as needed to train staff and visitors, and to provide cover.

Qualifications

• BSc / Diploma in Radiography or an equivalent recognised Nuclear Medicine Qualification.
• Excellent imaging skills in clinical and/or research fields, paired with up‑to‑date knowledge of imaging techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles of PET scanning and the relationship of PET to other imaging modalities.
• Hands‑on experience in Nuclear Medicine, CT or MRI.
• Sound awareness of good patient care and confidentiality.
• Ability to work well in a team, remain calm under pressure, be empathetic and use initiative to problem‑solve.

The PET Centre is part of Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College London within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences. As such, we run an extensive clinical PET service, including a wide range of specialist indications, and an extensive clinical research programme. Facilities include a cyclotron, radiochemistry labs and new scanning facilities with 3 PET‑CT scanners and a PET‑MR.