Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Nuclear Medicine Practitioner / Technologist / Radiographer to take a significant role in a busy Nuclear Medicine Department. The Department provides a wide ranging imaging, non-imaging and therapeutic radionuclide service based at Poole Hospital but serving patients from across Dorset. The department is equipped with two Siemens’ Intevo Bold SPECT/CT scanners and is situated adjacent to the Alliance Medical run PET Centre. Extensive optimisation has been undertaken on these two new scanners to allow full use to be made of their capabilities.
The Department supports a progressive cardiac imaging service with Radiographer lead stressing and clinical reporting. Its hybrid imaging service is already providing a contract CT service for parathyroid imaging, and quantitative cardiac amyloid imaging. It actively supports staff training, clinical development, audit, research and attendance at meetings and conferences.
This role required HCPC Registration. Base location - Poole Hospital Interview date - 28th July 2026
Main duties of the job
The work will involve preparation and administration of patient doses, patient handling and carrying out a wide range of imaging and non-imaging tests using gamma cameras and other special equipment. Work will also involve participation in the QA program of the gamma cameras and radioactive waste disposal and transport procedures.
You will be registered with HCPC (or equivalent) and have significant experience in the field of nuclear medicine, preferably with a relevant post-graduate qualification. Appointment will be in the range of Band 6 depending on qualifications and experience.
The department works 7:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday. The normal place of work will be Poole Hospital but work at Royal Bournemouth Hospital will be necessary on a rotational basis to support the sentinel node injection service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Dispense, assay, and administer prescribed radiopharmaceuticals intravenously, subcutaneously, or orally.
- Acquire appropriate, diagnostic quality images using overly complex hybrid gamma cameras and computer systems, using techniques adapted to the individual patient’s condition.
- Analyse and process acquired data, to produce images, graphs and data from which clinical diagnosis can be achieved.
See Job description and person specification for further details.
Person specification
Education
Essential
- Radiography degree or equivalent
- State registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound level of understanding of Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and radiation protection
- Sound level of understanding of related legislation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in clinical nuclear medicine
- QA of equipment
Technical skills
Essential
- Administration of radioactive medicines intravenously and subcutaneously
- To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively
Desirable
- Experience of CT contrast administration
Other requirements
Essential
- Manual dexterity and physical strength
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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This advert is for Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa. The contract type is 9 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 17 Jul 2026.
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