Job summary We are looking for a radiographer or technologist with a special interest and experience in Nuclear Medicine or PET imaging. You will have worked or trained in Nuclear Medicine (and/or PET) and will be familar with imaging protocols and radiation protection matters in this field. PET work in the department is growing and we already perform a wide range of studies using Gallium-68 and Fluorine-18 tracers including FDG, fluoride, PSMA and Dota-peptide. The department has a modern auto dose dispenser/injector and is well equipped with a Siemens mCT flow scanner. A new PET centre is in the final stages of planning and upon completion the team will move into a new modern, state of the art department with 2 digital systems based on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site. The department operates over extended days and works alternate Saturday shifts. There are opportunities for overtime working. Main duties of the job The post-holder is a member of a multidisciplinary team that provides diagnostic procedures directly to patients. They have responsibility for performing a wide range of diagnostic PET/CT procedures on patients of all ages and who are suffering a wide range of illness, including cancer. They will be actively involved in the dispensing and administration of sterile radioactive materials; acquisition of imaging data, analysing and the disposal of radioactive waste material. As a senior member of staff they are required to work unsupervised and to also provide direct and indirect supervision to more junior staff. They will take an active role in the organisation of the routine daily workload of the department, liaising with other technologists, and medical, nursing and clerical staff. The post-holder works in a highly specialised area which requires consideration of the risks of radiation and cross infection together with the empathy and skill to help patients through difficult and complex procedures. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-1092066 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Hons Clinical Technology (nuclear medicine) or equivalent. Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent level of knowledge. Evidence of Continual Professional. Development (CPD) Registered Clinical Technologist Experience Essential PET or Nuclear Medicine Experience. Ability to carry out specialist. procedures with highly complex equipment, adapting protocols where necessary. Experience of working within a quality management system. Demonstrates a high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge relating to the hazards posed by and the precautions required when dealing with ionising radiation arising from sealed and unsealed radioactive sources and patients. Has a high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation protection issues and radioactive decontamination. Has an understanding of patient, staff and public risks arising from radiation exposure. Has knowledge of the underpinning legislation relating to nuclear medicine i.e, Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, National Regulations for the Transport of Radioactive Substances, Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) guidelines. Knowledge of the safe use of expensive and highly complex imaging, non-imaging and related equipment (>50,000). Has knowledge of an NHS working environment within the field. Has a working knowledge of a range of specialist practice relating to: oPerformance of a wide range of diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging procedures. oThe performance of a wide range of diagnostic non-imaging procedures. oThe analysis of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging patient data using complex computer programs. o The performance of intravenous administration of a wide range of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. Desirable Significant PET and Nuclear Medicine. Extensive experience with NHS/ Alliance/ InHealth. Experience of dispensing and administering diagnostic PET Radiopharmaceuticals. Additional Criteria Essential Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate good team working abilities. Able to demonstrate leadership and motivational skills. Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and show commitment. Able to demonstrate high level of self-motivation. Able to demonstrate a high degree of initiative. Reliable, professional and trustworthy. Approachable, caring, sympathetic. Ability to work to time schedules. Ability to work well under pressure. Highly motivated, determined and enthusiastic. Ability to work with children. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Hons Clinical Technology (nuclear medicine) or equivalent. Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent level of knowledge. Evidence of Continual Professional. Development (CPD) Registered Clinical Technologist Experience Essential PET or Nuclear Medicine Experience. Ability to carry out specialist. procedures with highly complex equipment, adapting protocols where necessary. Experience of working within a quality management system. Demonstrates a high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge relating to the hazards posed by and the precautions required when dealing with ionising radiation arising from sealed and unsealed radioactive sources and patients. Has a high degree of theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation protection issues and radioactive decontamination. Has an understanding of patient, staff and public risks arising from radiation exposure. Has knowledge of the underpinning legislation relating to nuclear medicine i.e, Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, National Regulations for the Transport of Radioactive Substances, Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) guidelines. Knowledge of the safe use of expensive and highly complex imaging, non-imaging and related equipment (>50,000). Has knowledge of an NHS working environment within the field. Has a working knowledge of a range of specialist practice relating to: oPerformance of a wide range of diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging procedures. oThe performance of a wide range of diagnostic non-imaging procedures. oThe analysis of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging patient data using complex computer programs. o The performance of intravenous administration of a wide range of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. Desirable Significant PET and Nuclear Medicine. Extensive experience with NHS/ Alliance/ InHealth. Experience of dispensing and administering diagnostic PET Radiopharmaceuticals. Additional Criteria Essential Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate good team working abilities. Able to demonstrate leadership and motivational skills. Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and show commitment. Able to demonstrate high level of self-motivation. Able to demonstrate a high degree of initiative. Reliable, professional and trustworthy. Approachable, caring, sympathetic. Ability to work to time schedules. Ability to work well under pressure. Highly motivated, determined and enthusiastic. Ability to work with children. 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). 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. 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). 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)