Job summary
We have a new and exciting opportunity at CUH Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT department, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Lead Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a band 7 post to help run NM and PET-CT with a focus on training and education.
The department has a state-of-the-art GE MI Discovery digital PET-CT scanner, soon to be installed Siemens Quadra TB PET-CT (part of Cambridge university), and currently x3 gamma cameras being replaced one to include the new GE Starguide.
The team comprises of radiographers, technologists and nurses who you will be responsible for training and with management of the rotational team through both areas along with moving forward with the Technologist Degree Apprenticeship project which we hope to get up and running by September 2027.
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.
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.
3. A minimum of 1 year's PET-CT experience
4. A minimum of 1 year's Nuclear Medicine experience.
Main duties of the job
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As a member of a multidisciplinary team lead in the effective provision and service delivery of the Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT Department, along with the other Leads.
Be the Lead for Training and Education in Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT
Manage rotational team
Steer the NM Technologist Degree Apprenticeship project.
You will be required to carry out a wide range of NM & PET-CT examinations and procedures, including research, working both independently and as part of our multi-disciplinary team.
A degree of flexibility and adaptability to support the service needs will be expected
To attend training courses/ study days where appropriate
Those shortlisted, will be asked to do a presentation at interview.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact:
Helen Mason Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT Manager 01223 217342
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.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th February 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 2nd March 2026
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.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th February 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 2nd March 2026
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
- DCR (R) or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or BSc (Hons) Clinical Technology or equivalent
- Hold current Professional Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer
- Certificate of competency in venesection and cannulation
Desirable
- Additional Post Graduate qualification in a relevant subject eg: Nuclear Medicine, PET-CT or CT
- Post Graduate Qualification in Education
- Any other relevant study
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 years' experience in delivering a busy PET CT
- At least 1 years' experience in delivering a Nuclear Medicine service
- Personal involvement in research projects.
- Competent to administer intravenous radiopharmaceuticals and other medicines
- Cannulation
Desirable
- Radiopharmacy and Laboratory experience
- Teaching
- CT experience
- Experience of managing a team
- Radiation Protection Supervisor experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
- Good knowledge of PET-CT, CT and nuclear medicine 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
- Good management skills
Desirable
- Be prepared to present papers for tutorials/study days/conference
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Neat presentation; team skills; able to work under pressure
- oAble to visually inspect radiopharmaceuticals and more heavy radiation equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR (R) or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or BSc (Hons) Clinical Technology or equivalent
- Hold current Professional Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer
- Certificate of competency in venesection and cannulation
Desirable
- Additional Post Graduate qualification in a relevant subject eg: Nuclear Medicine, PET-CT or CT
- Post Graduate Qualification in Education
- Any other relevant study
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 years' experience in delivering a busy PET CT
- At least 1 years' experience in delivering a Nuclear Medicine service
- Personal involvement in research projects.
- Competent to administer intravenous radiopharmaceuticals and other medicines
- Cannulation
Desirable
- Radiopharmacy and Laboratory experience
- Teaching
- CT experience
- Experience of managing a team
- Radiation Protection Supervisor experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
- Good knowledge of PET-CT, CT and nuclear medicine 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
- Good management skills
Desirable
- Be prepared to present papers for tutorials/study days/conference
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Neat presentation; team skills; able to work under pressure
- oAble to visually inspect radiopharmaceuticals and more heavy radiation equipment
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).