Senior Nuclear Medicine Radiographer (Guildford)

GenesisCare UK; Guildford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Wellbeing support (Headspace)

Retail discounts

Free parking

Job summary

GenesisCare Guildford is seeking a Senior Nuclear Medicine Radiographer to deliver routine and complex Nuclear Medicine investigations and therapeutic procedures. You will work with PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient care, while supporting QA and governance in a specialist cancer care environment.

This centre-based, full-time role offers excellent work-life balance with no weekend or late-evening shifts.

Qualifications

• DCR(R) or BSc (Hons) in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Proficient in PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging.
• Knowledge of radiation protection, QA, safety and governance.
• CPD ongoing and documented development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex Nuclear Medicine investigations and therapies to a high standard.
• Carry out PET/CT and SPECT/CT scans meeting department QA requirements.
• Perform QA checks on imaging equipment and contribute to QA programme.
• Venepuncture and cannulation for safe administration of radioactive substances.
• Advise patients and carers on procedures, materials and safety.
• Organise clinical work to support patient flow and service delivery.
• Support introduction of new procedures and Theranostics developments.
• Maintain professional knowledge and participate in governance and safety.

Skills

PET/CT imaging

SPECT/CT imaging

Venepuncture

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Radiation protection knowledge

Clinical governance

Patient-centred care

Education

DCR(R) or BSc (Hons) in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Take your Nuclear Medicine career further with GenesisCare Guildford.

Are you an experienced Nuclear Medicine Radiographer looking to develop your career within specialist cancer care? Join GenesisCare UK and play a key role in delivering advanced diagnostic imaging and innovative cancer treatments, helping patients access personalised care when they need it most.

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Nuclear Medicine Radiographer to join our specialist team at GenesisCare Guildford. You'll bring your clinical expertise to a varied role spanning routine and complex Nuclear Medicine investigations, advanced imaging techniques and support for the development of our evolving services.

This is a full-time, centre-based position offering an excellent work-life balance, with no weekend or late-evening working. Our rapid-access outpatient service gives you the opportunity to focus on delivering outstanding patient care in a supportive, specialist environment.

If you're passionate about clinical excellence, innovation and making a meaningful difference to people living with cancer, this could be your next career move.

The Role

As Senior Nuclear Medicine Radiographer, you'll undertake routine and complex Nuclear Medicine investigations and therapeutic procedures, maintaining high standards of clinical practice, imaging quality and patient care.

You’ll work with advanced PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging equipment, contribute to departmental quality assurance and support the safe administration of radioactive substances.

Working collaboratively with the Nuclear Medicine Lead and wider multidisciplinary team, you’ll also contribute to the introduction of new procedures, techniques and services as our offering continues to evolve.

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing expertise, broaden your experience in specialist cancer imaging and contribute to the development of innovative Theranostics services.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine and complex Nuclear Medicine investigations and therapeutic procedures to a high clinical standard.
• Undertake PET/CT and SPECT/CT scanning, ensuring imaging quality meets departmental requirements.
• Carry out daily quality assurance checks on imaging equipment and contribute to the department's wider quality assurance programme.
• Perform venepuncture and cannulation to support the safe administration of radioactive substances.
• Provide clear advice and reassurance to patients and their carers regarding imaging procedures, radioactive materials and radiation safety.
• Organise routine and urgent clinical work to support efficient patient flow and service delivery.
• Support the introduction of new procedures, techniques and services, including developments in Theranostics.
• Work in accordance with departmental protocols, local rules, radiation protection policies and relevant statutory requirements, including IR(ME)R.
• Promote safe working practices, identify potential risks and contribute to clinical governance and continuous quality improvement.
• Build effective working relationships with consultants, radiologists, physicists, pharmacists, nurses, imaging colleagues and the wider clinical trials team.
• Maintain your professional knowledge and skills through continuing professional development.

What You’ll Bring

Essential requirements:

• DCR(R) or BSc (Hons) in Nuclear Medicine, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• At least three years' post-qualification experience, demonstrating continued clinical development.
• A high level of competence in PET/CT and SPECT/CT scanning.
• Broad knowledge of routine and complex Nuclear Medicine imaging techniques.
• A sound understanding of radiation protection legislation, quality assurance, health and safety and relevant clinical governance requirements.
• An intravenous access/venepuncture and cannulation certificate.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• An empathetic, patient-centred approach and a commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience.
• A proactive, flexible approach, with the ability to contribute to evolving clinical services.

Desirable

• Experience of Theranostics and radionuclide therapies. Training will be provided where required.
• Experience supporting the introduction of new clinical procedures and techniques.

Why Join GenesisCare Guildford?

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your specialist expertise within a progressive cancer care environment, working with advanced imaging technologies and contributing to innovative diagnostic and therapeutic services.

You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals across a multidisciplinary team and play an important role in delivering high-quality, personalised care to patients.

You’ll also benefit from a working environment designed to support your work-life balance, without the regular weekend, late-evening and night shifts often associated with hospital-based roles.

Why Choose GenesisCare?

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy or sell annual leave.
• Private medical insurance and dental cover.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to world-class cancer treatment for you and your immediate family, if required.
• Wellbeing support, including Headspace and digital health services.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Retail discounts and employee benefits platform.
• Free parking at most centres.

Who We Are

GenesisCare is a leading independent provider of specialist cancer care in the UK. We combine advanced diagnostics, radiotherapy, medical oncology, Theranostics and wellbeing services to deliver personalised cancer treatment.

Innovation is at the heart of what we do. We're committed to helping patients access the latest evidence-based treatments while supporting our people to build rewarding and meaningful careers.

Join GenesisCare Guildford and help us deliver the future of specialist cancer care.

Reference: GCTA-Guildford