Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Technologist / Healthcare Scientist (specialising in Nuclear Medicine Technology) to work within the Nuclear Medicine Department at Singleton Hospital in Swansea.
The Nuclear Medicine service at Singleton Hospital has two state-of-the art SPECT-CT systems, an on-site Radiopharmacy, bone densitometry, inpatient radionuclide therapy and gamma counting facilities. We are about to open a new PET-CT centre on site and this role will provide essential technical support for this new service. There are plans to develop the radionuclide therapy service on the site, with the creation of a new outpatient therapy suite.
The post holder will work within a highly skilled team in therapeutic and technical nuclear medicine. The post holder will support management of specialist PET radiopharmaceutical dispensing equipment and will provide clinical non-imaging and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine services for patients. The post holder will perform radioactivity management and radiation equipment quality control procedures and will mentor junior staff members and students in this specialist area.
For applicants with insufficient experience, we may consider offering employment under the provisions of Annex 21, for a training period of up to 3 years.
Main duties of the job
The role will include delivering clinical non-imaging and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine services for patients, including radiopharmaceutical ordering, drawing-up and administration. There is also a requirement to work with PET radiopharmaceutical dispensing equipment, in radioactive waste management and equipment quality control and to support staff training and mentoring.
We are looking for an applicant with work experience in the following areas:
- Phlebotomy and cannulation and intravenous administration of radiopharmaceuticals
- Aseptic dispensing and administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
- Radioactive waste management
- Technical management
- Radiation safety
- Quality Control testing of radiation detection equipment
- Standard infection control process relating to intravenous administrations
- Staff training
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and to develop team capability in new techniques
- A good communicator and an ability to obtain co-operation of staff and patients
- Must have physical dexterity to draw up radiopharmaceuticals in a safe manner
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team of technical staff
- Initiative, self motivation and perseverance.
- Calm disposition and ability to deal with people
- Ability to work under pressure. Good health record and timekeeping
- Presentable
- Good telephone manner. Reliable and flexible
- Engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in phlebotomy and cannulation and intravenous administration of radiopharmaceuticals
- Aseptic dispensing and administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
- Radioactive waste management
- Technical management
- Radiation safety
- Quality Control testing of radiation detection equipment
- Standard infection control process relating to intravenous administrations
- Staff training
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc (Hons) in Nuclear Medicine / Radiography / Science
- B.Sc./Pg.Cert./Pg.Dip./M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine
- Registered Clinical Technologist with RCT or Registered Healthcare Science Practitioner with AHCS or Registered Therapy Radiographer with HCPC
Desirable
- NVQ (or equivalent) Qualification in Management
- Any qualification in Information Technology
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Technologist/Healthcare Scientist (Nuclear Medicine) with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Singleton Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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