Practitioner Clinical Technologist - Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine B5

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Study bursaries

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Clinical Technologist/Radiographer to join the Nuclear Medicine service in South Glasgow, based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and New Victoria Hospital. The role sits in the Department of Clinical Physics & Bioengineering and focuses on diagnostic imaging, non-imaging and therapeutic radioisotope work in a patient-centred setting.

Essential qualifications include a science/radiography degree and HCPC/RCT registration where possible.

Qualifications

• Relevant science, technology or radiography qualification.
• Registration with HCPC and/or RCT desirable.
• Experience in nuclear medicine or medical imaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging studies, including SPECT-CT.
• Support neurology imaging and bone densitometry services.
• Undertake non-imaging investigations and therapeutic administrations of radioisotopes.
• Carry out routine QC procedures.
• Process, manage and analyse acquired patient data.
• Act as an operator under IR(ME)R regulations.
• Cannulate patients and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Work within a multidisciplinary Nuclear Medicine team.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a varied workload.

Skills

Registration with HCPC

RCT registration

Education

BSc (Physics or related subject)

Honours BSc in Radiography

HNC/ONC/DCR with knowledge equivalent to Honours BSc

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

We are seeking a Clinical Technologist/Radiographer to join the Nuclear Medicine service within South Glasgow, based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and New Victoria Hospital. The post sits within the Department of Clinical Physics & Bioengineering (DCPB), one of the UK's largest medical physics and engineering services. The successful candidate will help deliver a wide range of diagnostic, imaging, non‑imaging and therapeutic nuclear medicine services in a patient‑focused environment.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHSGGC can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent, full‑time, 36 hours per week

Shift pattern - Monday - Friday

Base location - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging studies, including SPECT-CT.
• Support neurology imaging and bone densitometry services.
• Undertake non‑imaging investigations and therapeutic administrations of radioisotopes.
• Carry out routine performance and quality control procedures.
• Process, manage and analyse acquired patient data.
• Act as an operator under IR(ME)R regulations.
• Cannulate patients and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Nuclear Medicine team.
• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care across a varied workload.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

Essential

• Relevant science, technology or radiography qualification, such as:
• BSc (e.g. Physics or related subject)
• Honours BSc in Radiography
• Alternatively, an HNC, ONC or DCR qualification with a knowledge profile equivalent to an Honours BSc.

Desirable

• Registration with the Register for Clinical Technologists (RCT) or HCPC.
• Experience within a healthcare environment.
• Background in medical technology, physics or radiography.

Training Requirements

• Applicants without RCT or HCPC registration will undertake in‑service training and work towards achieving the Dip IPEM (T) qualification within approximately two years.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Work‑life balance and flexible working

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

For the Armed Forces Community

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.