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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent: 7 day working
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Cross site working)
Job ref
343-7765592-FM-AG-VGC
Employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Helier Hospital
Town
Carshalton
Salary
£44,485 - £52,521 per annum pro rata inc. HCAS outer
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/03/2026 23:59

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Senior Nuclear Medicine Radiographer

Band 6

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

 

Job overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join us within our Nuclear Medicine department. The department has undergone refurbishment works and installed the latest technology highly specialised equipment including a brand new NM/CT 870 CZT digital SPECT/CT system. The post holder will be trained in all aspect of Nuclear Medicine services including DEXA scanning, you will form part of a friendly, multi-disciplinary team of physicists, technologists, nurses, radiologists and admin staff.

The department provides the following services:

Full range of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic scans

Contrast injected SPECT/CT studies

GFR services

Ultrasound parathyroid clinics

This post would suit a technologist or radiographer with an interest in Nuclear Medicine.

Main duties of the job

Deputise for the Modality Superintendent as required in the running of the work area.

Act as role model and support junior colleagues in the work area.

Contribute effectively to the delivery of an efficient and responsive Radiology service and make recommendations on service improvement.

We are looking to recruit an exceptionally motivated Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist at Band 6 to join our friendly and dynamic team. The Radiographer/Clinical Technologist will be expected to provide technical support to the DXA service but also across the full range of Nuclear Medicine Services. This is an exciting opportunity to take part in a currently fast developing setting.

Nuclear Medicine at St Helier is a friendly and progressive service. Continuing professional development of all staff is encouraged and supported. Full training will be provided to suitable candidates. 

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). 

 After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach the maximum limit.

Person specification

Qualifications and Further Training

Essential criteria
  • DCR or BSc (Hons) in Radiography/ Clinical Technologist
  • HCPC or RCT Registration
  • Record of CPD activities
  • Cross sectional experience
Desirable criteria
  • Greater than 18 months post graduate experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of NHS working
  • Wide experience of all Nuclear Medicine procedures
Desirable criteria
  • Pro-active in own learning and development
  • Attendance at study days

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Expert knowledge of current practice and proven technical skills in clinical Nuclear Medicine, underpinned by theory and practice.
  • Effective communication and organisational skills with all staff and users of the service
  • Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Health and Safety related to Radiology
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and audit
  • IV Cannualtion training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNational Preceptorship Quality MarkDisability Advice Line

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Arfan Rashid
Job title
Lead Superintendent NM & DEXA
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 8296 4324
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