Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity at CUH Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT department, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Radiographers or Nuclear Medicine Technologists for a band 6, fixed term post (1 year), based in Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT. Ideally you will already have proven experience in delivering a nuclear medicine and/or PET-CT Service. Additional training if needed will be given if required.
We would also consider a secondment opportunity for applications from internal applicants.
The department has 3 Gamma Camera's, 1 PET-CT scanner, Radiopharmacy, sample counting and blood labs and we also have access to a cyclotron which provides some of PET-CT's isotopes and is part of the Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre.
You will be involved in types of imaging that are not carried out anywhere else in the country and in some research instances the world. Due to our close links to the University and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, we can offer the opportunity to work with the most up to date technology and imaging protocols and be at the forefront of new research and development techniques.
Main duties of the job
You will have:
1. DCR (R)/BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and or BSc (Hons) Clinical Technology or equivalent.
2. Must have current HCPC/RCT Registration, or in the process of applying for RCT registration.
3. Experience in cross-sectional imaging is desirable; full and comprehensive training will be provided.
Main duties of the job:
1. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, assist in the effective provision and service delivery in the Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT Department.
2. You will be required to carry out a wide range of Nuclear Medicine and some PET-CT examinations and procedures, including research, working both independently and as part of our multi-disciplinary team.
3. You will be required to flexibly and we will consider full and part time hours
4. To attend training courses/ study days where appropriate.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact:-
Helen Mason Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT Manager 01223 217342
Samantha Lloyd-Jones/Nancy Bigeni Lead Technologists Nuclear Medicine 01223 217145
Victoria Warnes/Susan Rowbottom/Matthew Morgan Lead Radiographers PET-CT 01223 349222
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note: Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 10th August 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 18th August 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note: Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 10th August 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 18th August 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Technology or equivalent
- DCR (R) or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current relevant Professional Registration
Desirable
- CT or Nuclear Medicine Qualification (PgCert/PgDIP/MSc)
- Certificate of competency in Venesection and cannulation
- Further relevant study
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering a Nuclear Medicine or PET-CT service
Desirable
- CT experience
- Radiopharmacy and Laboratory experience
- Personal Involvement in research projects
- Teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
- Good working knowledge of NM, PET and CT procedures and theory
Desirable
- Research protocols and procedures
- Audit
Skills
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised for imaging procedures
- Ability to work as a multidisciplinary team member
- Good patient handling and communication skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Good manual dexterity for handling syringes and other medical devices
- Able to visibly inspect and administer radiotracers
Desirable
- Be prepared to present papers for tutorials/study days/conferences
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Team skills: able to work under pressure.
- Able to work with radiation
- Good manual dexterity to manipulate syringes and able to visually inspect radiopharmaceuticals
- Able to move heavy radiation monitoring and other equipment
- Able to work contracted hours flexibly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Technology or equivalent
- DCR (R) or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current relevant Professional Registration
Desirable
- CT or Nuclear Medicine Qualification (PgCert/PgDIP/MSc)
- Certificate of competency in Venesection and cannulation
- Further relevant study
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering a Nuclear Medicine or PET-CT service
Desirable
- CT experience
- Radiopharmacy and Laboratory experience
- Personal Involvement in research projects
- Teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
- Good working knowledge of NM, PET and CT procedures and theory
Desirable
- Research protocols and procedures
- Audit
Skills
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised for imaging procedures
- Ability to work as a multidisciplinary team member
- Good patient handling and communication skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Good manual dexterity for handling syringes and other medical devices
- Able to visibly inspect and administer radiotracers
Desirable
- Be prepared to present papers for tutorials/study days/conferences
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Team skills: able to work under pressure.
- Able to work with radiation
- Good manual dexterity to manipulate syringes and able to visually inspect radiopharmaceuticals
- Able to move heavy radiation monitoring and other equipment
- Able to work contracted hours flexibly.
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).