Nuclear Medicine Therapy Lead Technologist/Radiographer

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  • London
  • £56,276-63,176 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 7 hours ago
We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer to lead the Nuclear Medicine Therapy service. In this role, you will work closely with other site leads and the Operational Lead Technologist to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of services within our Nuclear Medicine department.The Nuclear Medicine Department is excited to invite applications from an exceptional and dynamic individual to join our team as a leader in our nuclear medicine therapies. We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and forward-thinking professional with a proven track record of leadership and management excellence.Main duties of the jobAs the post holder, you will oversee and inspire a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your role will be pivotal in driving the delivery of outstanding, high-quality nuclear medicine services while identifying and implementing opportunities for innovation and growth.You will possess excellent technical skills in organising and delivering nuclear medicine therapies, and have significant experience working in a large Nuclear Medicine departments. As the therapy lead, you will have outstanding communication, organisational, and management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead colleagues, and create a multi-professional quality driven working environment with patients at the centre of care.The successful candidate will have the skills and expertise to manage a growing and busy therapy service, which includes PRRT, SIRT and 131 iodine therapies as well as research opportunities.The successful post holder will provide senior leadership skills and have in-depth knowledge in Nuclear Medicine governance to support Technologists, Operational Lead Technologist and the Head of Nuclear Medicine within the department.The post holder will have the ability to work effectively with other imaging service, professional leads within Nuclear Medicine, Radiopharmacy and clinical learning facilitators.About usBarts 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.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum incContractFixed termDuration24 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number259-7460265SBHJob locationsSt Bartholomew's HospitalLondonEC1A 7BEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 attachmentPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • BSc Nuclear Medicine
  • DCR, BSc Diagnostic Imaging, Post-grade in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent
  • HCPC State Registration and/or RCT Registration
  • Evidence of post registration study and Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
  • Post registration qualification (Professional or managerial) at MSc/PG dip level, or equivalent
ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive experience in Nuclear Medicine, PET-CT, cardiac imaging, and therapy.
  • Clinical experience in a wide range of imaging modalities
  • Teaching and training experience in nuclear medicine imaging.
  • Evidence of leadership experience
  • Experience of supervising and managing staff and undertaking appraisals with Nuclear Medicine staff.
  • Development and implementation of Radiographic protocols and procedures
  • Experience and in depth-knowledge in Nuclear Medicine Governance compliance and risk management in all areas of practice.
Desirable
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in leadership roles
  • NHS experience
  • Handling difficult and challenging situations
KnowledgeEssential
  • Expert clinical knowledge in one or more specialist imaging modalities.
  • Extensive knowledge about NM therapies
  • Working knowledge of responsibilities relating to ionising radiation regulations
  • Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, and professional guidelines
  • Knowledge of and experience in departmental administration.
Desirable
  • Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT standard routines and regulations
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • BSc Nuclear Medicine
  • DCR, BSc Diagnostic Imaging, Post-grade in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent
  • HCPC State Registration and/or RCT Registration
  • Evidence of post registration study and Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
  • Post registration qualification (Professional or managerial) at MSc/PG dip level, or equivalent
ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive experience in Nuclear Medicine, PET-CT, cardiac imaging, and therapy.
  • Clinical experience in a wide range of imaging modalities
  • Teaching and training experience in nuclear medicine imaging.
  • Evidence of leadership experience
  • Experience of supervising and managing staff and undertaking appraisals with Nuclear Medicine staff.
  • Development and implementation of Radiographic protocols and procedures
  • Experience and in depth-knowledge in Nuclear Medicine Governance compliance and risk management in all areas of practice.
Desirable
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in leadership roles
  • NHS experience
  • Handling difficult and challenging situations
KnowledgeEssential
  • Expert clinical knowledge in one or more specialist imaging modalities.
  • Extensive knowledge about NM therapies
  • Working knowledge of responsibilities relating to ionising radiation regulations
  • Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, and professional guidelines
  • Knowledge of and experience in departmental administration.
Desirable
  • Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT standard routines and regulations

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