University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Clinical Technologist/Trainee Clinical Technologist

The closing date is 01 September 2025

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine Service at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton is progressive and friendly. It provides a full range of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging studies along with a number of molecular radiotherapy treatments. The department has modern facilities with three gamma cameras, two with SPECT-CT, and its own dedicated Radiopharmacy manufacturing unit. There are also plans to install a fourth gamma camera with diagnostic CT capability in the next 12 months.

Applications from registered Radiographers, wishing to work in Nuclear Medicine or individuals with a BSc. Honours Degree in a physical science or a subject with a significant science component are also welcome. Specialist training will be provided, tailored to your entry qualification. This will involve theoretical and practical study through the completion of a post graduate diploma in nuclear medicine, alongside production of a practical training portfolio leading to application to join the RCT register for Clinical Technologists. All course tuition fees and expenses associated with any required academic study will be met by the Nuclear Medicine Department.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and caring individuals with an attention to detail; good time management and planning skills to join our team of Clinical Technologists, Associate Technologists and Clinical Scientists to participate in the full range of nuclear medicine practice within the department.

You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the department's diagnostic imaging and non-imaging work with adult and paediatric patients including all methods of radiopharmaceutical administration, image acquisition and image processing. You will also work within the Radiopharmacy and be involved in both the manufacture and dispensing of Radiopharmaceuticals and also blood cell labelling. You will perform routine equipment quality control.

The posts would suit those with established nuclear medicine practice experience or recently qualified individuals. This is a great opportunity to develop practice skills in a friendly, busy department that covers a broad scope of nuclear medicine procedures. Ideally, applicants should be on, or eligible to apply to, the AHCS or RCT registers for Clinical Technologists; or HCPC register if a radiographer. The department plays an active role in a range of training activities, and we will support your development and professional registration with access to training, mentoring, wellbeing and personal development opportunities.

Closing date: 01 September 2025

Interview date: 15 September 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-3586-A

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Suitable degree/post-graduate qualification for registration, or equivalent
Evidence of significant formalised training in Nuclear Medicine

Desirable

IPEM Technologist Training Scheme diploma
Membership of relevant professional register, eg RCT, AHCS or HCPC
Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear medicine

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable UK practice experience in Nuclear Medicine
Involvement in delivering training to others - eg trainee colleagues

Desirable

3-5 years practice experience within a qualified Tech/Rad role in Nuclear Medicine
CT imaging experience applicable to hybrid imaging
NM practice experience over a broad range of NM procedures and practices

Skills

Essential

developed communication skills in dealing with a broad range of people/situations
Administration of radiopharmaceuticals, IV injection and oral
Cannulation skills

Desirable

Interstitial injection
White cell labelling technique
Radiopharmacy manufacturing
Paediatric injection

Capabilities

Essential

Able to complete physical aspect of role, for example, control of gamma cameras and other equipment, use of isolator/laminar flow cabinet technology and patient handling

Desirable

Able to maintain concentration and focus during critical aspects of role, for example manufacturing duties or imaging

Behaviours

Essential

Ability to organise own work within a defined schedule
Ability to work as a team
Is self-motivated with a good work ethic
Demonstrates empathy and compassion

Completion of application process

Essential

Qualification detail comprehensive and in format requested
Previous employment history detailed and in format requested
Supporting evidence shows engagement/motivation with the post
Supporting evidence shows reflection of skillset with the post
Clearly written English, lack of typographical errors and obviously 'cut& paste' sections

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Suitable degree/post-graduate qualification for registration, or equivalent
Evidence of significant formalised training in Nuclear Medicine

Desirable

IPEM Technologist Training Scheme diploma
Membership of relevant professional register, eg RCT, AHCS or HCPC
Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear medicine

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable UK practice experience in Nuclear Medicine
Involvement in delivering training to others - eg trainee colleagues

Desirable

3-5 years practice experience within a qualified Tech/Rad role in Nuclear Medicine
CT imaging experience applicable to hybrid imaging
NM practice experience over a broad range of NM procedures and practices

Skills

Essential

developed communication skills in dealing with a broad range of people/situations
Administration of radiopharmaceuticals, IV injection and oral
Cannulation skills

Desirable

Interstitial injection
White cell labelling technique
Radiopharmacy manufacturing
Paediatric injection

Capabilities

Essential

Able to complete physical aspect of role, for example, control of gamma cameras and other equipment, use of isolator/laminar flow cabinet technology and patient handling

Desirable

Able to maintain concentration and focus during critical aspects of role, for example manufacturing duties or imaging

Behaviours

Essential

Ability to organise own work within a defined schedule
Ability to work as a team
Is self-motivated with a good work ethic
Demonstrates empathy and compassion

Completion of application process

Essential

Qualification detail comprehensive and in format requested
Previous employment history detailed and in format requested
Supporting evidence shows engagement/motivation with the post
Supporting evidence shows reflection of skillset with the post
Clearly written English, lack of typographical errors and obviously 'cut& paste' sections

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

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