Job Description

The nuclear medicine department is currently looking to recruit a Nuclear Medicine Technologists to work at one of the country's largest NHS Trusts, Barts Health NHS Trust, currently has NM spread over 3 sites, namely St Bartholomew's Hospital , Royal London Hospital, and Whipps Cross University Hospital: Comprises of 4 SPECT-CT, 1 Gamma Cameras and a state-of-the-art GE Discovery PET-CT.The trust also runs a major GFR services for the oncology department, therapy service and has a large in-house Radiopharmacy department. We have recently installed a new SPECT CT system at RLH, with plans underway to add another PET CT system to complement the existing one and expand our Radionuclide therapy service. Additionally, we operate a highly active Rubidium cardiac service, which is one of the busiest in the country.
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:o At least 1 year NHS experience.o 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.o Ability to develop own skills and provide information to others to help their developmento Ability to plan, prioritize and organize workloado Demonstrate ability to work under pressureo Ability to rotate across 3 different Hospitals within the TrustCandidate is expected to rotate through various Nuclear medicine/PET CT within the trust that are located at various places in and around London
About us
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. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
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 ourWeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
46,419 to 55,046 a year Per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-7358362SBH
Job locations
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
Job description
Job 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/s below. Job description
Job 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/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• 3 year post qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine, using gamma cameras, associated equipment, and handling radioactive materials
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine scanning protocols with computer/keyboard skills.
• Ability to give IV injections and carry out venipuncture
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine processing protocols.
• Knowledge of gamma camera QC.

Desirable

• PET CT experience

Skills
Essential

• 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

• 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

• BSc Radiography or DCR or equivalent qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Or PG Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.
• IV cannulations

Desirable

• State Registration - HPC or Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (IPEM)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• 3 year post qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine, using gamma cameras, associated equipment, and handling radioactive materials
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine scanning protocols with computer/keyboard skills.
• Ability to give IV injections and carry out venipuncture
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine processing protocols.
• Knowledge of gamma camera QC.

Desirable

• PET CT experience

Skills
Essential

• 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

• 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

• BSc Radiography or DCR or equivalent qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Or PG Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.
• IV cannulations

Desirable

• State Registration - HPC or Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (IPEM)
• Evidence of continuing professional development