Job summary
NHS Band 6 Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Hours per Week: full time 37.5
Contract type: Permanent
The Nuclear Medicine Department within Portsmouth University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 6 Radiographer/Technologist to join our friendly and experienced team
This is a unique opportunity to develop your future in Nuclear Medicine.
Main duties of the job
Located on the South Coast Portsmouth is a Waterfront City with good transport links, including bus, train, ferry and bike trails and routes. The surrounding areas offer many historical and cultural sites to visit. Portsmouth also has an excellent social and night life.
The department currently has 3 Gamma Cameras:
- Siemens Symbia S SPECT Gamma Camera
- Siemens Symbia T SPECT/CT Gamma Camera.
- GE Discovery 870DR
There is the possibility of the Symbia S being replaced next year
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
- Date posted: 25 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: REF2427L
- Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Staff also carry out Daily Camera QC duties.
We are a busy department and have a wide-ranging patient population attending daily. The workload varies daily which can be interesting and challenging. As a department we would like to progress the service provided, therefore we are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable person to make the most of this exciting opportunity.
The Nuclear Medicine Department performs a wide range of scans including Cardiac Perfusion scanning, Paediatric scanning, Renal, Orthopaedic, Endocrine, Brain, Lymphatic & Gastric scanning. This offers a varied and interesting workload. This Trust offers a variety of in-house course to enable staff to complete CPD.
For full job details please refer tothe Job Description
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine.
Desirable
- 3+ years post graduate experience.
- CT Colonography experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc, PGD or equivalent in Nuclear Medicine.
- Where applicable, hold a current state registration certificate.
- Have portfolio evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Extended Clinical role e.g. IV cannulations qualification.
- Post graduate qualification.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate specialized keyboard skills required for image manipulation.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team or alone.
- Good communication skills.
- Good attention to detail.
- High levels of concentration required.
- Demonstrate co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margin for error.
- Speed and accuracy.
- Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations.
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This advert is for Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in Portsmouth, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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