Specialist Clinical Technologist
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
We are seeking a friendly and hardworking individual to join our dedicated Nuclear Medicine team at University Hospital, Coventry. The department is e...
- The post holder will take the lead Clinical Technologist role in respect to quality markers, patient safety and clinical governance.
- The post holder will lead the Nuclear Medicine aspect of the QSI accreditation, application and registration.
- The post holder will be responsible for supervising technical staff, trainees and students and will be accountable for their work.
- The post holder will be required to train technical and non-technical staff and give demonstrations and presentations.
- The post holder decides how to achieve defined results. Guidance may be provided by the Technical Manager or Deputy Technical Manager.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create anenvironment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Vocational degree or
- IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology or
- BSc Radiography and
- Membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists, or State Registered Radiographer or equivalent
Desirable: - oOngoing CPD activity oPost Graduate Qualification in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Significant practical experience working as a trained Clinical Technologist
- Including, all aspects of imaging, dispensing, administration of intra-venous radiopharmaceuticals and molecular radiotherapy.
- Supervisory experience
Desirable: - oQuality and governance work, including arranging and delivering QIPS meetings, incident and risk management
Knowledge
Essential
- An in depth knowledge of the technical aspects of the specialist area and a good scientific knowledge.
- Working knowledge of QSI accreditation process.
- An in depth knowledge of the practices and procedures associated with the use of radiopharmaceuticals for routine nuclear medicine investigations.
- A good knowledge of the relevant anatomy and physiology and radiopharmaceutical biokinetics associated with routine nuclear medicine investigations. Sufficient understanding of the legislation and guidelines associated with the medical use of radioactive substances so as to ensure safe working practice.
- A knowledge of the practices required to manufacture and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals within an aseptic environment.
Skills
Essential
- Responsible for: oall technical aspects of specialist area othe safe and appropriate use of nuclear medicine imaging equipment and associated image processing systems. opreparation, dispensing and administration of a wide range of radiopharmaceuticals oadministering radiopharmaceuticals to patients o(via oral, sub-dermal, intravenous routes) othe ordering of non-returnable radiopharmaceuticals omaintaining stocks of consumable items in a cost effective manner while ensuring adequate provision for patient procedures oprioritising and planning own patient workload osupervising work of technicians (trained and in training and other workers) osupervising visiting medical, nursing and scientific personnel while observing/training within radioactive Controlled Areas. Able to: oderive diagnostic results from multiple data entries into complex numerical formulae, spreadsheets or databases omodify computer based patient imaging protocol to satisfy the patient's level of compliance oproduce a written document describing an imaging or non-imaging procedure osafely manoeuvre and position patients in the vicinity of large moving equipment.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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First seen
7 September 2026
Last checked
9 September 2026
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