Job Description

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 jobWe 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.About usUniversity 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 NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe 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.Date posted28 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salaryxc2xa344,806 to xc2xa353,134 a year Per annum inclusive of HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number309-UCLH-6220Job locationsUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreHuntley StreetLondonWC1E 6AGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .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?Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .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 SpecificationKnowledge & QualificationsEssential

• 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.

ExperienceEssential

• Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic/ technologist experience
• Experience of working with junior staff and students.

Desirable

• 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 & AbilitiesEssential

• Excellent written communication skills
• 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 SecurityEssential

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

Person SpecificationKnowledge & QualificationsEssential

• 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.

ExperienceEssential

• Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic/ technologist experience
• Experience of working with junior staff and students.

Desirable

• 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 & AbilitiesEssential

• Excellent written communication skills
• 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 SecurityEssential

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

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