Senior Diagnostic Radiographer PET-CT

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider in Liverpool seeks a Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT professional. The ideal candidate must possess relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in handling radioactive materials. Opportunities for further development and training are available. Join our committed team to provide exceptional cancer care to our community.

Qualifications

• DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography, BSc Nuclear Medicine, or equivalent qualifications are required.
• Proven expertise in PET-CT or Nuclear Medicine is essential.
• Experience in administration of radioactive substances for diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized imaging within the Radiology Department.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for investigations.
• Ensure safe handling of radioactive materials.

Skills

Specialist knowledge of Nuclear Medicine and/or PET-CT

Interest in Oncology

Computer literacy - Windows, Microsoft Office

Education

DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration

Post Graduate Qualification in Nuclear Medicine

Tools

Specialist imaging equipment

Job description

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

We work collaboratively with Alliance Medical in providing the PET-CT service as part of the NHSE National Contract. We also carry out non-contract work such as scanning to aid with radiotherapy planning and clinical trials.

Our PET-CT service at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Wirral is currently delivered using a Siemens Biograph mCT flow PET-CT scanner, but this is due for replacement in 2026. The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool site houses a digital Siemens Biograph Vision.

The department is dedicated to supporting staff development and training. There may be the opportunity for role development in the future, such as Post Graduate qualifications, research-based activities and/or development of further therapy treatments. You would be required to work flexibly with the department moving towards extended days and Saturday working in PET as the service develops.

If you want to be part of our fantastic team whilst helping to support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, then we want to hear from you.

Newly-graduated applicants will be considered at Band 5 level.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the provision of specialised imaging within the Radiology Department at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

To prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for investigations .

To work within the Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT teams undertaking high quality imaging.

To ensure that all radioactive material is handled safely and in compliance with all local rules and appropriate legislation.

About us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusive

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration or BSc Nuclear Medicine/Clinical Technology with RCT registration or BSc Healthcare Science Practitioner (Medical Physics Technology) Apprenticeship with ACHS registration
• Post Graduate Qualification in Nuclear Medicine
• Training in development of supervisory skills

Knowledge and Expertise

• Specialist knowledge and proven expertise of Nuclear Medicine and/or PET-CT
• Evidence of CPD
• Proven interest in Oncology
• Knowledge of QSI
• Computer literate - Windows, Microsoft Office and other software applications

Experience

• Experience in Nuclear Medicine and/or PET-CT.
• Proven experience in the administration of radioactive substances for diagnosis.
• Competent in the use of specialist equipment including basic trouble shooting.
• IR(ME)R knowledge. IRR knowledge
• Competent to work autonomously with a range of patient examinations.
• Proven experience in the administration of radioactive substances for treatment

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.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool