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Job summary

Main area
Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent: Full-time cross-side (DH and PRUH)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
213-CAX-7292479
Employer
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
King's College Hospital & PRUH
Town
London
Salary
£44,806 - £53,134 per annum including HCA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/07/2025 23:59

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

NHS AfC: Band 6

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements. 

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Job overview

Job Summary

 The Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT Department employs over 20 staff and has an annual budget of over £2.5million.  The department is highly specialised and services include: a comprehensive range of nuclear medicine including SPECT-CT, PET-CT, non-imaging tests, therapeutic services with inpatient facilities and osteoporosis screening.  The department also has commitment to clinical research and development.

Main duties of the job

Experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist skilled in independently delivering high-quality SPECT-CT, PET-CT, and DEXA imaging. Proficient in interpreting SOPs and adapting imaging protocols to meet complex clinical needs. Competent in radiopharmaceutical preparation, intravenous administration, image processing, and patient-centred care in compliance with IR(ME)R and ARSAC regulations. Experienced in supervising junior staff and students, ensuring adherence to professional and technical standards. Active in radiation safety, incident management, and equipment QA. Engaged in audit, research, and teaching; delivers lectures and supports protocol development. Skilled in using RIS, PACS, and EPIC for accurate patient tracking and service coordination. Committed to personal development, evidence-based practice, and service improvement aligned with BNMS and Trust guidelines.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General

·         The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

  • To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
  • We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
  • At King’s we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

  • To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
  • To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
  • This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
  • All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
  • Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At King’s, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed

Safe Guarding 

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;

  • attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
  • familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns 
  • reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.  These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc in a Science subject with nuclear medicine / BSc in Radiography or equivalent
  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
  • Previous experience of working/training in a nuclear medicine department and competent in all aspects of imaging and non-imaging general nuclear medicine investigations.
Desirable criteria
  • Education to Masters level or willingness to work towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Good knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures. Competent in use of highly complex and expensive scanning equipment and associated computers and other hardware.
  • Understanding of multimodality (SPECT-CT or PET-CT) imaging.
  • Competent in all data acquisition and analysis for General Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures.

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria
  • Ability to implement departmental procedures and policies while appreciating the need for expert advice.
  • Able to respond appropriately when faced with difficult situations.
Desirable criteria
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Marisa Botelho Cruz
Job title
Operational Superintendent
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02032998195
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