Job summary
- Main area
- Imaging
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-WCCS-2227
- Employer
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trustwide
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £56,276 - £63,176 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer
Band 7
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer looking to take the next step in your career? We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic and friendly team to work across two prestigious sites: Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital.
As part of a highly specialised team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment and contribute to a wide variety of clinical and research imaging in the field of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.
What We're Looking For:
Qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer with significant experience in clinical practice.
Strong understanding of PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine imaging and therapies.
Experience with advanced imaging equipment such as Siemens Biograph Vision 600 and Siemens Intevo Bold gamma cameras is preferred but not essential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-centred approach to care.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced and often challenging environment.
A proactive approach to professional development and a desire to stay at the forefront of innovation in Nuclear Medicine.
Main duties of the job
- Perform clinical Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures, including a range of diagnostic imaging with radiopharmaceuticals such as 18F-FDG, 68Ga-Dotatate, 68Ga-PSMA, and 18F-Choline using our Siemens Biograph Vision 600.
- Participate in general Nuclear Medicine examinations and therapies, including Myocardial Perfusions, DAT scans, GFRs, and 177Lutetium, SIRTeX, and Therasphere therapies at Hammersmith Hospital with Siemens Intevo Bold gamma cameras.
- Provide exceptional patient care, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and professional environment for all patients.
- Lead and support the training of junior staff, helping to develop their skills and expertise within the department.
- Take part in departmental development, improving processes and contributing to the growth of the team and service.
- Participate in both clinical and research imaging, helping to advance the field of Nuclear Medicine with a broad range of imaging protocols.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- BSc in a Science subject or BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- Radiographer – State registration with HCPC
- Post graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent or working towards a post graduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Technologists - IPEM registered or in the process of registering
- Further professional qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- 2 years full time professional experience in a Nuclear Medicine Dept. as Band 6 or equivalent.
- Up to date knowledge of general nuclear medicine imaging techniques, including data acquisition, image processing and SPECT/CT.
- Experience working unsupervised
- High level of patient care
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience
- PET/CT Experience
- Previous experience at Band 7 level
- Experience of training staff and students
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of nuclear medicine instruments and procedures.
- I.V. administration and cannulation skill
- Good decision making and problem solving skills
- Good oral and written English communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Subcutaneous administration skills
- Competent in PETCT
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Harriet Peck
- Job title
- PET-CT Modality Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 331 30595
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