Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our team of Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologists based at University Hospital of North Durham, University Hospital of Hartlepool and Darlington Memorial. You will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive Nuclear Medicine service delivering approximately 12,000 patient examinations per year over 3 nuclear medicine sites.
Travel is an essential part of this role and a valid UK Driver's Licence is required
- Interview date: 7 August 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
The successful candidate will put patient care at the centre of their work and demonstrate excellent team working skills. Working at other sites within the Department will be required on a regular basis.
Nuclear Medicine services at Darlington, Durham and Hartlepool are provided by the Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Directorate of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals. The team of approximately 40 staff including technologists, nurses, clinical scientists, administration staff, radiologists and cardiologists work collaboratively across the three sites, and have a strong history of staff development and training. Opportunities for role development and ongoing training will be available for the right candidate.
Clinical technologists currently nearing the end of their training are welcome to apply.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o 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
The role holder will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive diagnostic nuclear medicine and bone densitometry service for adult and paediatric patients attending for in-vitro and imaging procedures.
Principle duties will include:
- Dispensing and assay of radiopharmaceuticals
- Administration of radiopharmaceuticals by oral, IV and intradermal techniques
- Following appropriate protocols to provide accurate and timely clinical results for patients undergoing molecular imaging procedures and bone densitometry studies
- Quality control testing of a wide range of equipment, taking remedial action where required
- Contributing to patient care, including emergency action in the event of patient deterioration
- Communicating complicated procedures and concepts to a wide range of people, including patients or relations who may be confused or distressed
- Regular travel between the three sites
Job Purpose
- Provides the technical aspects of the nuclear medicine service within the Durham, Darlington and Hartlepool Nuclear Medicine departments
- Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities
- Involvement in research and development projects.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role holder will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive diagnostic nuclear medicine and bone densitometry service for adult and paediatric patients attending for in-vitro and imaging procedures.
Principle duties will include:
- Dispensing and assay of radiopharmaceuticals
- Administration of radiopharmaceuticals by oral, IV and intradermal techniques
- Following appropriate protocols to provide accurate and timely clinical results for patients undergoing molecular imaging procedures and bone densitometry studies
- Quality control testing of a wide range of equipment, taking remedial action where required
- Contributing to patient care, including emergency action in the event of patient deterioration
- Communicating complicated procedures and concepts to a wide range of people, including patients or relations who may be confused or distressed
- Regular travel between the three sites
Job Purpose
- Provides the technical aspects of the nuclear medicine service within the Durham, Darlington and Hartlepool Nuclear Medicine departments
- Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities
- Involvement in research and development projects.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or Clinical Technology, or a degree or equivalent qualification in another relevant subject e.g. Applied Physics, Radiography or Biomedical Science
- A diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent experience.
- Registered with HCPC (radiographers) or eligible for membership of the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register of Clinical Technologists.
- Valid UK Driving Licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- A good knowledge and understanding of all relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioactive material & associated physiological measurement equipment e.g. ECG recording
- Substantial Nuclear Medicine experience.
Desirable
- Radiopharmaceutical dispensing.
- Some knowledge of the physics and engineering principles involved in the operation of complex nuclear medicine equipment.
- Knowledge of bone densitometry (DXA) techniques
- Practical experience in radiopharmaceutical dispensing.
- Practical experience of bone densitometry (DXA) techniques
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Patient handling skills of a high order.
- Numeracy and accuracy of a high order.
- The ability to work under pressure.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or Clinical Technology, or a degree or equivalent qualification in another relevant subject e.g. Applied Physics, Radiography or Biomedical Science
- A diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent experience.
- Registered with HCPC (radiographers) or eligible for membership of the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register of Clinical Technologists.
- Valid UK Driving Licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- A good knowledge and understanding of all relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioactive material & associated physiological measurement equipment e.g. ECG recording
- Substantial Nuclear Medicine experience.
Desirable
- Radiopharmaceutical dispensing.
- Some knowledge of the physics and engineering principles involved in the operation of complex nuclear medicine equipment.
- Knowledge of bone densitometry (DXA) techniques
- Practical experience in radiopharmaceutical dispensing.
- Practical experience of bone densitometry (DXA) techniques
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Patient handling skills of a high order.
- Numeracy and accuracy of a high order.
- The ability to work under pressure.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Durham, Darlington and Hartlepool Nuclear Medicine Departments
University Hospital of North Durham, University Hospital of Hartlepool and Darlington Memorial Hospital
317 Trustwide
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)
