Job summary
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST,(BAND 6) ,NUCLEAR MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
CASTLE HILL HOSPITAL/HULL ROYAL INFIRMARY
37.5 hrs per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Technologist/Radiographer to join our Team. The Nuclear Medicine Department provides a diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine service at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital.
The Department consists of three gamma cameras across 2 sites at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. Two with SPECT/CT facility with one, a state of the art GE Starguide SPECT/CT scanner installed in Dec-23.
A PET/CT Scanner exists on the CHH site, currently supported by Alliance Medical Limited. A new build molecular imaging research centre (MIRC) with cyclotron and radiopharmacy facilities will support the Department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide Technologist duties in the Nuclear Medicine Departments including imaging, i.v. and intra-dermal administration of radiopharmaceuticals and in-vitro techniques on an ad-hock basis
The department operates between 07.30 am and 20.00 and a working times directive compliant shift system operates between these hours. This is likely to start earlier on the opening of the new Molecular Imaging Research Centre in which our new radiopharmacy facility will be housed.
Applicants must possess a BSc/HNC or equivalent in radiography, a science or health related subject and have completed competency based nuclear medicine training. Post qualification/radiopharmacy experience is highly desirable.
The work is varied and demanding with an emphasis on accuracy, reliability and adaptability. The post holder will be able to prioritise demanding workloads and work under their own initiative.
The post holder will be a key member of the Nuclear Medicine Team and will have direct contact with patients, medical, nursing and other staff. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are therefore essential.
Applications are invited from qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologists/Radiographers only please.
For an informal discussion, please contact Heather Wright, Lead Technologist, (01482) 622125
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/Degree in Medical Physics/Physiological Measurement or other relevant subject or a DCR/BSc Radiography
- Accredited nuclear medicine technologist training such as IPEM or equivalent including nuclear medicine practical competencies.
- Eligibility for admittance to the Register of Clinical Technologists/HCPC registration e.g. degree or equivalent plus specialist training.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in radionuclide imaging
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Significant Nuclear Medicine experience
- Ensuring safe, compassionate preparation of patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as bone scans, myocardial perfusion imaging, renal studies.
- IR(ME)R principles when assessing patient identity, allergies, pregnancy status and individual needs before administering radiopharmaceuticals.
- Continuously developing IV cannulation and venepuncture skills, maintaining competencies, and seeking feedback to improve comfort and safety for patients.
- Supporting anxious or vulnerable patients by providing clear explanations, reassurance, and person-centred care in line with NHS values and local policies.
Desirable
- Radiopharmacy post qualification experience
- Teaching/tutoring/ mentoring in the workplace
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Adhering to IRR17 and IR(ME)R17 regulations during radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and imaging workflows.
- Demonstrating safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal of radioactive materials in accordance with local rules and RPA guidance.
- Maintaining aseptic technique in radiopharmacy areas, following GMP principles, environmental monitoring requirements, and contamination control procedures.
- Performing routine equipment safety checks--such as dose calibrator constancy, contamination monitoring, and emergency equipment readiness--in line with departmental SOPs.
- Understanding manual-handling risks associated with transferring patients onto imaging couches and using appropriate aids to prevent injury to both staff and patients.
- Applying evidence-based protocols for patient preparation, radiopharmaceutical dosing, and imaging techniques to ensure diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.
- Using Essence of Care principles-- privacy, dignity, communication, and patient experience--when preparing patients for Nuclear Medicine procedures
- Participating in audit, dose optimisation reviews, quality improvement activities, and multidisciplinary discussions to enhance service quality.
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal & communication skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to use initiative and be self motivated within professional scope of practice
- Demonstrate personal and professional development through appropriate study and training
- Display a positive attitude to change and development
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/Degree in Medical Physics/Physiological Measurement or other relevant subject or a DCR/BSc Radiography
- Accredited nuclear medicine technologist training such as IPEM or equivalent including nuclear medicine practical competencies.
- Eligibility for admittance to the Register of Clinical Technologists/HCPC registration e.g. degree or equivalent plus specialist training.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in radionuclide imaging
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Significant Nuclear Medicine experience
- Ensuring safe, compassionate preparation of patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as bone scans, myocardial perfusion imaging, renal studies.
- IR(ME)R principles when assessing patient identity, allergies, pregnancy status and individual needs before administering radiopharmaceuticals.
- Continuously developing IV cannulation and venepuncture skills, maintaining competencies, and seeking feedback to improve comfort and safety for patients.
- Supporting anxious or vulnerable patients by providing clear explanations, reassurance, and person-centred care in line with NHS values and local policies.
Desirable
- Radiopharmacy post qualification experience
- Teaching/tutoring/ mentoring in the workplace
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Adhering to IRR17 and IR(ME)R17 regulations during radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and imaging workflows.
- Demonstrating safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal of radioactive materials in accordance with local rules and RPA guidance.
- Maintaining aseptic technique in radiopharmacy areas, following GMP principles, environmental monitoring requirements, and contamination control procedures.
- Performing routine equipment safety checks--such as dose calibrator constancy, contamination monitoring, and emergency equipment readiness--in line with departmental SOPs.
- Understanding manual-handling risks associated with transferring patients onto imaging couches and using appropriate aids to prevent injury to both staff and patients.
- Applying evidence-based protocols for patient preparation, radiopharmaceutical dosing, and imaging techniques to ensure diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.
- Using Essence of Care principles-- privacy, dignity, communication, and patient experience--when preparing patients for Nuclear Medicine procedures
- Participating in audit, dose optimisation reviews, quality improvement activities, and multidisciplinary discussions to enhance service quality.
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal & communication skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to use initiative and be self motivated within professional scope of practice
- Demonstrate personal and professional development through appropriate study and training
- Display a positive attitude to change and development
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).
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).
