Nuclear Medicine Radiographer / Technologist
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York, YO31 8HEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
We are looking for a highly motived Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technician to work in our busy department in York. York is a wonderful city within N...
As part of the Nuclear Medicine team, you will be required to work in our Nuclear Medicine department and radiopharmacy. Some of the aspects of your role will include the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals under section 10 of the Medicines Act, perform QC testing of NM equipment, administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients via various routes. You will provide a safe, patient centred service, working within the standard operating procedures for both nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy, and adhering to IRR17 and IR(ME)R2017 regulations.
Depending on experience you will also authorise certain nuclear medicine requests under delegation of the ARSAC Practitioner.
We are a forward-thinking department that values our staff and are committed to advanced practice, with a number of AHPs currently undertaking extended roles.
Core operational hours are Monday - Friday 08:30-17:00. Due to the nature of the service you will be expected to commit to full working days whether you prefer part time or full time employment.
Opportunities exist within the Radiology directorate for Radiographers/Technicians to undertake funded post-graduate study in all modalities. Recent qualifications obtained by staff include post graduate certificates /diplomas in Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT, Forensics, and Image Reporting.
We currently support students in their training from the Universities of Leeds and Hull. Staff are given training and support to become mentors and assessors.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note this vacancy may close early due to high numbers of applicants and we suggest submitting your application as soon as possible.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, peopleare guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https: //yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential: - Level 6 qualification; - HCPC Registration
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant prescribed clinical experience leading to qualification
- Post qualification clinical experience relevant to specialist area of employment plus short specialist courses
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Able to work without direct clinical supervision
- A sufficiently developed standard of imaging technique resulting in a high level of patient care
- Demonstrable excellent communication skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance skills
- Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation relating to the medical use of radiation / other imaging techniques
- Ability to act as trainer to new/junior staff
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential: - Caring attitude; - Calm under pressure; - Smart professional appearance
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
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First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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