Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job overview

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT Department employs over 20 staff and has an annual budget of over £2.5million.  The department is highly specialised and services include: a comprehensive range of nuclear medicine including SPECT-CT, PET-CT, non-imaging tests, therapeutic services with inpatient facilities and osteoporosis screening.  The department also has commitment to clinical research and development.

Main duties of the job

Experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist skilled in independently delivering high-quality SPECT-CT, PET-CT, and DEXA imaging. Proficient in interpreting SOPs and adapting imaging protocols to meet complex clinical needs. Competent in radiopharmaceutical preparation, intravenous administration, image processing, and patient-centred care in compliance with IR(ME)R and ARSAC regulations. Experienced in supervising junior staff and students, ensuring adherence to professional and technical standards. Active in radiation safety, incident management, and equipment QA. Engaged in audit, research, and teaching; delivers lectures and supports protocol development. Skilled in using RIS, PACS, and EPIC for accurate patient tracking and service coordination. Committed to personal development, evidence-based practice, and service improvement aligned with BNMS and Trust guidelines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General

• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
• At King’s we are a kind, respectful team:

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
• Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At King’s, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed

Safe Guarding

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;

• attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
• familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
• reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.  These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.