Technologist Trainee

Job overview

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 trainee Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our dynamic Nuclear Medicine and PET CT team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Current advances in nuclear medicine are dramatically improving the outcome for patients. New applications of science underpin the provision of modern healthcare, providing new opportunities for bright and committed individuals to become part of a world class scientific workforce in the NHS.

This post will provide a wide range of training across patient imaging, radiopharmaceutical production and administration, along with Nuclear Medicine equipment operation and quality assurance programs.

Applicants are welcome from any graduate of a health care related course. Non-traditional entry is considered on an individual basis although previous experience of working in health care would be an advantage. You should normally possess a 2:1 honours degree (or above) or a vocational award together with evidence of further learning. Please note that this is a designed as an entry into nuclear medicine, and therefore not suitable for candidates with a prior nuclear medicine qualification.

Successful candidates will have to be in post, enrolled and ready to start with University of Salford by September 2025.

If you would like further information, please speak to Harriet Peck, PET CT Modality Lead, [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The training programme that you will be completing has both academic components and a clinical workplace training component within the department eventually leading to a Post Graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine. The course is run by the University of Salford and you will be fully supported to attend this hybrid ran course.  This practitioner pathway has a strong emphasis on delivering new and emerging technologies and is suitable for science and healthcare graduates who have an interest in applying science to patient care

The majority of the work within the training programme will include gaining experience and learning about the full range of equipment and techniques used in nuclear medicine. Trainees will be rotated with different staff across our department in order to develop their ability to apply a range of analytical and clinical applications to clinical patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.