Job summary
Are you a HCPC registered radiographer looking to gain experience in nuclear medicine?An opportunity has arisen to join the nuclear medicine team at University Hospital of Hartlepool on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The department performs approximately 4,000 adult and paediatric nuclear medicine imaging, non-imaging and therapy investigations each year. SPECT-CT is undertaken in an expanding number of examinations and there is an on-site radiopharmacy. After a period of induction, working pattern will be a fixed 9:45 - 1800, Monday-Friday, although some flexibility is essential to the post.
- Interview Date Friday 17 October 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.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
This is a fixed term post that will provide the successful applicant an excellent opportunity to work with a friendly multi-disciplinary team to gain experience in nuclear medicine imaging.
The successful applicant will ensure that high quality patient centred care is provided and accurate, high quality nuclear medicine and SPECT-CT images are acquired. Further development opportunities with the department may be available.
Informal enquiries and visit to the department are encouraged.
About us
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.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo 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
To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective nuclear medicine service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring, and responsible approach to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective nuclear medicine service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring, and responsible approach to patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography - three-year programme or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- A comprehensive CPD portfolio
- Relevant IT competency and in-depth knowledge of Radiology Information System
- Working knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures
- A working knowledge of radiation protection and methods of reducing patient radiation dose
Desirable
- A detailed knowledge and understanding of radiation protection legislation
- (IR (ME) R)
- IT skills (RIS/PACS )
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography - three-year programme or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- A comprehensive CPD portfolio
- Relevant IT competency and in-depth knowledge of Radiology Information System
- Working knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures
- A working knowledge of radiation protection and methods of reducing patient radiation dose
Desirable
- A detailed knowledge and understanding of radiation protection legislation
- (IR (ME) R)
- IT skills (RIS/PACS )
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required
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).
