Senior Nuclear Medicine Radiographer or Technologist

UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust); London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Nuclear Medicine Radiographer or Technologist to join a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team. This role involves significant engagement in both clinical and research activities, utilizing advanced imaging techniques to support groundbreaking studies in various medical fields. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hybrid imaging, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient advocacy. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and contribute to the delivery of world-class healthcare services while advancing your professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan

Free independent and confidential support

Large retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

On-site accommodation

Staff wellbeing programme

Discounted tickets for arts events

Qualifications

• Significant experience in hybrid imaging in Nuclear Medicine and PETCT.
• Evidence of experience in first line management.

Responsibilities

• Promote Nuclear Medicine service and support clinical and research work.
• Rotate through different hospitals as per service requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Hybrid imaging experience

Radiation Safety knowledge

Education

BSc or Diploma in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine

State Registration with HCPC

Job description

Senior Nuclear Medicine Radiographer or Technologist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Nuclear Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-6220

Site University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre Town London Salary £44,806 - £53,134 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/2025 23:59

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Job overview

We are a vibrant, friendly and multi-disciplinary team working in the Institute of Nuclear Medicine at UCLH. The INM provides a comprehensive research and clinical PET/MR, PET/CT, SPECT/CT and general nuclear medicine imaging and bone densitometry service to UCLH Trust, the London PCTs and other Trust within the UK.

We have an extensive and internationally recognised research programme with University College London and other external collaborators. We commissioned the first PET/MR in this country in March 2012 in the MacMillan Cancer Centre. Currently, a broad range of research studies and trials are underway utilizing advanced MR and PET acquisition techniques, targeting important diseases in Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology and Immunity/Inflammation. A clinical service runs concurrently with the research PETMR service.

In addition to the PETMR service, there is a large and varied clinical & research workload in the rest of the department, provided by a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment including three dedicated PET/CT systems, four SPECT/CT systems, of which two have full diagnostic CT capability.

In addition, we have a growing Molecular Radiotherapy service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with significant experience of hybrid imaging in Nuclear Medicine and PETCT, leadership, and service improvements, to join the Institute of Nuclear Medicine to help promote our Nuclear Medicine service.
The post holder will need to be working towards RCT registration if you are a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or working towards an HCPC registration if you are a radiographer.
Training will be given depending on your level of experience so that you may take an active part in all the clinical and research work performed within the department.

You will spend most of your time working in the Nuclear Medicine department, however, may rotate through to the MacMillan Cancer Center and Whittington Hospital to provide support as per service requirements.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working .

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

• BSc or Diploma in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine
• State Registration with HCPC or Evidence of application for evidence of application, RCT or working towards application if overseas recruit.
• Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Evidence that knowledge of general nuclear medicine and/or PET imaging techniques are up to date.

Experience

• Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic/ technologist experience
• Experience of working with junior staff and students.
• Evidence of experience in other specialities such as DEXA imaging, therapy administrations and imaging, or research.
• Experience of working with junior staff and students.
• Evidence of experience of first line management.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
• Willingness to rotate and work at Whittington Nuclear Medicine site.
• Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
• Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts
• Good standard of computer literacy
• Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
• Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students and junior radiographic staff to a required standard.

Health, Safety and Security

• Good knowledge of Radiation Safety and Protection.
• Updated knowledge of IR(ME)R17 and IRR17

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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