South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)

The closing date is 30 April 2026

Job summary

Only current employees of STSFT are eligible to apply.

This Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist Post forms part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality Medical Physics services across South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.

The Service is managed by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and provides about 10,000 diagnostic nuclear medicine patient investigations per year, 3,500 bone density measurements per year and 100 benign radionuclide therapy administrations.

The hours are 37.5 hours per week, generally 7.5 hours per-day, Monday to Friday, usually between 07:15 and 18:00 (depending on duties). You will be required to work at any of the three Units.

Those not currently registered with either the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (VRCT) or Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), will be considered. Successful Candidates without registration will be Appointed to a Band 5 Healthcare Scientist Practitioner role on fixed-term contract up to 12 months to allow time to obtain Registration. If the necessary Registration and competencies are not achieved within this 12-month period, the Candidate will remain at a Band 5 and the fixed-term contract will end upon its expiry.

For an informal discussion please contact Glenn Guthrie, Chief Technologist (glenn.guthrie@nhs.net) or Jeff Goss, Lead Technologist, Sunderland Royal Hospital (jeff.goss@nhs.net )

Main duties of the job

Currently the Service has a solid state SPECT/CT scanner, three dual detector gamma cameras, a dedicated cardiac camera and two bone densitometers.

Duties include preparation, dispensing and administration of sterile radioactive materials; acquisition of imaging data, analysing and calculating results and the disposal of radioactive waste material.

You will be working within a friendly, multidisciplinary team of clinical scientists, technologists, medical, nursing and clerical staff.

To obtain the optimum information from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.

To ensure the safety, care and welfare of each patient (many being seriously ill) throughout their investigation.

To operate complex nuclear medicine equipment and bone densitometry X-ray equipment with precision and dexterity and in a safe manner.

To maintain all standards and working practices necessary for the safe handling and use of radioactive materials.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0426-34

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

To obtain the optimum information from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To obtain the optimum information from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good IT skills.
A good knowledge and understanding of relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioisotopes.
Degree in Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) - another relevant Degree may be accepted (e.g. Applied Physics, Radiography Degree, Biomedical Science).
Registered with the Register for Clinical Technologists or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work.

Desirable

Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly and competently,with vital speed in the event of a patient emergency.
Understanding and knowledge of the operation of bone densitometry equipment.
Some knowledge or experience in the field of Physiological Measurement.
Further training / experience in Nuclear Medicine to Diploma level.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to move and handle objects safely.
Ability to move and handle patients safely.

Desirable

Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post which will require cross-site working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Tyneside and SRH sites when required.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good customer care skills.
Excellent team player.
Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Able to work on own within set boundaries.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine department.

Desirable

Experience in Bone Densitometry.
Experience in taking blood samples.
Experience in simple laboratory procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good IT skills.
A good knowledge and understanding of relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioisotopes.
Degree in Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) - another relevant Degree may be accepted (e.g. Applied Physics, Radiography Degree, Biomedical Science).
Registered with the Register for Clinical Technologists or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work.

Desirable

Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly and competently,with vital speed in the event of a patient emergency.
Understanding and knowledge of the operation of bone densitometry equipment.
Some knowledge or experience in the field of Physiological Measurement.
Further training / experience in Nuclear Medicine to Diploma level.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to move and handle objects safely.
Ability to move and handle patients safely.

Desirable

Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post which will require cross-site working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Tyneside and SRH sites when required.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good customer care skills.
Excellent team player.
Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Able to work on own within set boundaries.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine department.

Desirable

Experience in Bone Densitometry.
Experience in taking blood samples.
Experience in simple laboratory procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.