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Barts Health NHS Trust

Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist

The closing date is 11 November 2025

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Job summary

1 Permanent post and 1 fixed term post

The nuclear medicine department is currently looking to recruit a Nuclear Medicine Technologists to work at one of the country's largest NHS Trusts,Barts Health NHS Trust, currently has NM spread over 3 sites, namely St Bartholomew's Hospital , Royal London Hospital, and Whipps Cross University Hospital: Comprises of 4 SPECT-CT, 1 Gamma Cameras and a state-of-the-art GE Discovery PET-CT.

The trust also runs a major GFR services for the oncologydepartment, therapy service and has a large in-house Radiopharmacy department. We have recently installed a new SPECT CT system at RLH, with plans underway to add another PET CT system to complement the existing one and expand our Radionuclide therapy service. Additionally, we operate a highly active Rubidium cardiac service, which is one of the busiest in the country.

The department is well led by senior managers and well supported by Medical Physics and Nuclear Medicine Physicians who provide guidance and support. Successful candidate will be supported in their career path by providing educational opportunities, sponsorships to conferences and seminars. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated professionals to work across all of their main sites at Barts.

Main duties of the job

To be eligible for these positions, you will need:

  • At least 1 year NHS experience.
  • Eligible or Undergoing Pg Dip in Nuclear Medicine Or BSc Radiography or DCR or equivalent qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Or PG Dip in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.
  • Ability to develop own skills and provide information to others to help their development
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and organize workload
  • Demonstrate ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to rotate across 3 different Hospitals within the Trust

Candidate is expected to rotate through various Nuclear medicine/PET CT within the trust that are located at various places in and around London.

There will be occasional requirement to work on Saturday and Sunday on a rotational basis and this work is voluntary.

Possibilities to develop professionally in the field The Department is keen to promote continuing professional development, and you will be encouraged to initiate and participate in a variety of projects and audits. If interested, use the links provided to access the full job description/person specification and apply online. We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. For an informal chat about the role and arrange an informal visit, please contact Barbara Ribeiro - NM and PET-CT Clinical Service Manager barbara.ribeiro1@nhs.net

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7267179SBH-A

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Post-qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine, using gamma cameras, associated equipment, and handling radioactive materials.
  • Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine scanning protocols with computer/keyboard skills.
  • Ability to give IV injections and carry out venipuncture.
  • Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine processing protocols.
  • Knowledge of gamma camera QC.

Desirable

  • PET CT experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise work in a busy environment, including organising staff resources when acting as deputy to lead radiographer
  • Willingness to work within established regimes and Standard Operating Procedures(SOP).
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn, and undertake training as required.

Desirable

  • Able to contribute to development projects
  • Able to prioritise and manage own work and assist in planning work to match the clinical demand
  • Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or DCR or equivalent qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Or PG Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.
  • IV cannulations

Desirable

  • State Registration - HPC or Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (IPEM)
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Post-qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine, using gamma cameras, associated equipment, and handling radioactive materials.
  • Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine scanning protocols with computer/keyboard skills.
  • Ability to give IV injections and carry out venipuncture.
  • Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine processing protocols.
  • Knowledge of gamma camera QC.

Desirable

  • PET CT experience

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise work in a busy environment, including organising staff resources when acting as deputy to lead radiographer
  • Willingness to work within established regimes and Standard Operating Procedures(SOP).
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn, and undertake training as required.

Desirable

  • Able to contribute to development projects
  • Able to prioritise and manage own work and assist in planning work to match the clinical demand
  • Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or DCR or equivalent qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Or PG Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.
  • IV cannulations

Desirable

  • State Registration - HPC or Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (IPEM)
  • Evidence of continuing professional 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

NM Operational Lead

Barbara Pires Ribeiro

barbara.ribeiro1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7267179SBH-A

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


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