Specialist Clinical Technologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Specialist Clinical Technologist to join the Nuclear Medicine team at University Hospital, Coventry. The successful candidate will lead quality and clinical governance aspects, perform imaging, non-imaging, and molecular radiotherapy work. Applicants should be qualified Clinical Technologists or Radiographers with extensive experience in Nuclear Medicine and relevant registrations. The department operates Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:30, with no on-calls.
Essential criteria
- oBSc Vocational degree or oIPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology or oBSc Radiography and oMembership of the Register of Clinical Technologists, or State Registered Radiographer or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- oOngoing CPD activity oPost Graduate Qualification in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography
- oSignificant practical experience working as a trained Clinical Technologist oIncluding, all aspects of imaging, dispensing, administration of intra-venous radiopharmaceuticals and molecular radiotherapy. oSupervisory experience
- oQuality and governance work, including arranging and delivering QIPS meetings, incident and risk management
- oAn in depth knowledge of the technical aspects of the specialist area and a good scientific knowledge. oWorking knowledge of QSI accreditation process. oAn in depth knowledge of the practices and procedures associated with the use of radiopharmaceuticals for routine nuclear medicine investigations. oA 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. oA knowledge of the practices required to manufacture and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals within an aseptic environment.
- 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
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
- oBSc Vocational degree or oIPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology or oBSc Radiography and oMembership of the Register of Clinical Technologists, or State Registered Radiographer or equivalent
- oOngoing CPD activity oPost Graduate Qualification in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography
- oSignificant practical experience working as a trained Clinical Technologist oIncluding, all aspects of imaging, dispensing, administration of intra-venous radiopharmaceuticals and molecular radiotherapy. oSupervisory experience
- oQuality and governance work, including arranging and delivering QIPS meetings, incident and risk management
- oAn in depth knowledge of the technical aspects of the specialist area and a good scientific knowledge. oWorking knowledge of QSI accreditation process. oAn in depth knowledge of the practices and procedures associated with the use of radiopharmaceuticals for routine nuclear medicine investigations. oA 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. oA knowledge of the practices required to manufacture and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals within an aseptic environ
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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Specialist Clinical Technologist
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a friendly and hardworking individual to join our dedicated Nuclear Medicine team at University Hospital, Coventry. The department is equipped with 3 SPECT-CT systems (GE Aurora and Starguide) alongside a GE OMNI Legend 32 PET-CT. We perform a range of molecular radiotherapies, using Iodine-131, Radium-223 and Lutetium-177. We also have an onsite Radiopharmacy that produces Tc99m and Ga68 radiopharmaceuticals and are active in research and development.
Applicants should be a qualified Clinical Technologist, hold a recognised qualification in Nuclear Medicine with extensive post training experience and hold RCT registration, or be a qualified Radiographer and have substantial post training experience in Nuclear Medicine and hold registration with the HCPC. This is a specialist role, leading the quality and clinical governance aspects of the service, and includes imaging, non-imaging and molecular radiotherapy work. The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills with an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The department operates a five day working week (Mon-Fri) between the hours of 08:00 - 18:30, with no on-calls.
**Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and
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