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SBH CLINICAL SUPPORT DIVISION
Grade
Band 6
Contract
24 months (Although this position is a 24 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 24 months.)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-7267179SBH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£44,806 - £53,134 per annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2025 23:59

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Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/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. 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 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.

Job overview

Barts Health Nuclear are currently looking to recruit a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (band 6 )  to work at one of the country’s largest NHS Trusts Barts Health NHS Trust currently has NM spread over 3 sites, namely St Barts (City of London), 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. Currently there is an on-going project for the installation of a new SPECT CT system and plans are in place to have another SPECT CT by the end of this year. There is plan to make an addition of a new PET CT system along with currently existing PET CT. There is a very busy Rubidium cardiac service.

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 suported 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.

Main duties of the job

The aim of this role is to provide technical support to Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.  This involves the undertaking of all non-imaging and imaging patient investigations, radioactive dose administration (intravenous, oral or by inhalation), handling of radioactive sources, ordering, dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals, quality assurance, storage of radioactive waste and record keeping.

Working for our organisation

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 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/s below.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • PET CT 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

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

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

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

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
Barbara Pires Ribeiro
Job title
NM Operational Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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