Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Nurse who is looking to expand their role and train to become a Nurse Specialist in Nuclear Medicine.
Based in the Radiology Directorate, Nuclear Medicine is an out-patient department with a presence at both the RVI and Freeman Hospital sites. We use radioactive materials for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, as well as delivering a busy DEXA service, and see over 12,000 patients per year. We are a close-knit, multi-disciplinary team made up of clinical technologists, scientists, admin and clerical staff, radiologists and nurses. We currently have three nurse specialists (including this post) and two radiographic assistants in the team. Line management is provided within the department and professional support and leadership is through the Matron for Main Outpatient Departments.
- Interview Date: 3rd June 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
The role of our nursing team is wide-ranging. They are at the forefront of our patient centred service, supporting patients and their relatives throughout their time in the department and take an active role in carrying out our varied clinical investigations. Supported by the rest of the team, nurses lead and direct our infection control, health and safety and patient experience strategies..
In addition to these general duties, our nurses lead pharmaceutical stress testing sessions for patients undergoing myocardial perfusion studies. Under close monitoring, the pharmaceutical allows us to mimic conditions which might induce ischaemia in patients suffering from shortness of breath and chest pains. A radiopharmaceutical is then administered allowing us to generate functional images of heart under these extreme conditions
You will join an experienced and knowledgeable Radiology Nursing team who work across site between the Freeman Hospital and Royal Victoria Infirmary Interventional Radiology Departments.
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Freeman Hospital is a tertiary referral centre for supra-regional, regional and sub-regional surgical specialities including the Northern Centre for Cancer Care and the UKs only Institute of Transplantation. Specialties at the Royal Victoria Infirmary include the Level 1 Trauma care, The Great North Children's Hospital, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, and Cancer Services. Within both sites the dedicated Nuclear Medicine team deliver specialist services to patients on the wards and to outpatients.
The role requires working as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality service using a patient centred approach. Your main duties across site will involve the assessment, monitoring and care of patients undergoing nuclear medicine and DEXA procedures within the main departments .
This is an excellent opportunity for staff wishing to increase their clinical skills and maintain close patient contact whilst developing their clinical skills. Opportunities for further training and development are available. Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Newcastle hospitals has an outstanding reputation for nuclear medicine providing life-saving diagnostic and therapeutic treatment for patients from all over the North East and North Cumbria. Newcastles main hospital sites at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital both benefit from pioneering nuclear medicine departments.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
- Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Freeman Hospital is a tertiary referral centre for supra-regional, regional and sub-regional surgical specialities including the Northern Centre for Cancer Care and the UKs only Institute of Transplantation. Specialties at the Royal Victoria Infirmary include the Level 1 Trauma care, The Great North Children's Hospital, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, and Cancer Services. Within both sites the dedicated Nuclear Medicine team deliver specialist services to patients on the wards and to outpatients.
The role requires working as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality service using a patient centred approach. Your main duties across site will involve the assessment, monitoring and care of patients undergoing nuclear medicine and DEXA procedures within the main departments .
This is an excellent opportunity for staff wishing to increase their clinical skills and maintain close patient contact whilst developing their clinical skills. Opportunities for further training and development are available. Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Newcastle hospitals has an outstanding reputation for nuclear medicine providing life-saving diagnostic and therapeutic treatment for patients from all over the North East and North Cumbria. Newcastles main hospital sites at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital both benefit from pioneering nuclear medicine departments.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
- Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
Knowledge
Essential
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Effective report writing skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- Change management skills and involvement in project work
Experience
Essential
- Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
Desirable
- Research or audit experience
- Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
Knowledge
Essential
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Effective report writing skills
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Effective organisation and time management skills
Desirable
- Change management skills and involvement in project work
Experience
Essential
- Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice
- Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
Desirable
- Research or audit experience
- Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
