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Nuclear Medicine Department
Grade
Band 6
Contract
12 months (Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months)
Hours
Part time - 21.45 hours per week
Job ref
259-8224491SBH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/08/2026 23:59

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Band 6

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. 

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

The Nuclear Medicine department is looking to recruit a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join one of the country's largest NHS Trusts, Barts Health NHS Trust. Our service spans three sites - St Bartholomew's Hospital, Royal London Hospital, and Whipps Cross University Hospital - and comprises 4 SPECT-CT systems, 1 Gamma Camera, and a state-of-the-art GE Discovery PET-CT.


The Trust also runs a major GFR service for the oncology department, a therapy service, and a large in-house Radiopharmacy department. There are currently plans underway to add a second PET-CT system to complement the existing one and expand our radionuclide therapy service. Additionally, we operate a highly active Rubidium cardiac service, one of the busiest in the country.


This is a 1-year fixed-term post at 0.58 WTE (21 hours 45 minutes per week), working Wednesday to Friday, with shifts falling between 08:00 and 20:00 according to service needs

Main duties of the job

The department is well led by senior managers and well supported by Medical Physics and Nuclear Medicine Physicians who provide guidance and support. Successful candidate will be supported in their career path by providing educational opportunities, sponsorships to conferences and seminars. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated professionals to work across all of their main sites at Barts. Sites include:
To be eligible for these positions, you will need:
•    At least 1 year NHS experience.
•    Eligible or Undergoing Pg Dip in Nuclear Medicine Or BSc Radiography or DCR or equivalent qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Or PG Dip in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.
•    Ability to develop own skills and provide information to others to help their development
•    Ability to plan, prioritize and organize workload
•    Demonstrate ability to work under pressure
•    Ability to rotate across 3 different Hospitals within the Trust
Candidate is expected to rotate through various Nuclear medicine/PET CT within the trust that are located at various places in and around London.   
There will be occasional opportunities to work on Saturday and Sunday on a rotational basis and this work is voluntary.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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 documents, please view the attachment.

As a Barts Health NHS Trust worker, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable NHS experience as well as benefitting from:
•    Competitive pay rates according to NHS agenda of change 
•    NHS pension
•    Working with high level equipment and different procedures, including PET CT and SPECT CT scanners. New cameras projects are underway.
•    Being involved in research & developments
Possibilities to develop professionally in the field The Department is keen to promote continuing professional development, and you will be encouraged to initiate and participate in a variety of projects and audits. If   interested, use the links provided to access the full job description/person specification and apply online. We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 3-year post-qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine.
  • Proficiency in the operation of gamma cameras and associated equipment, with a sound understanding of the safe handling of radioactive materials.
  • Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine scanning protocols with computer/keyboard skills
  • PET/CT experience
  • Ability to give IV injections and carry out venipuncture.
  • Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine processing protocols
  • Knowledge of gamma camera QC
Desirable criteria
  • Radionuclide Therapy experience
  • NHS experience
  • Radiopharmacy knowledge and experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to prioritise work in a busy environment, including organising staff resources when acting as deputy to lead radiographer
  • Willingness to work within established regimes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn and undertake training as required.
Desirable criteria
  • Able to contribute to development projects
  • Able to prioritise and manage own work and assist in planning work to match the clinical demand
  • Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence

Qualifications Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • BSc Radiography or DCR or equivalent qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Or PG Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.
  • IV cannulation certificate.
Desirable criteria
  • State Registration - HPC or Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (IPEM
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Master in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Micaela Costa
Job title
Nuclear Medicine Operational Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For an informal chat about the role and arrange an informal visit, please contact Micaela Costa - NM and PET-CT Operational Lead - [email protected]

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