NHS

Clinical Specialist Nuclear Medicine


Pay46,148.00 - 52,809.00 / year
LocationBebington/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9158-25-0137?language=en&page=807&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Due to UKVI guidelines, this role is not eligible for a Skilled Worker visa. Further information can be accessed here - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

      Responsible for the day to day operation of the Nuclear Medicine and Radium service based at the Wirral and Liverpool site and line management of the staff in the area.

      Acting as specialist adviser to the radiology management team in your area of expertise.

      Main duties of the job

      To provide professional clinical leadership for Nuclear Medicine Gamma Camera (including SPECT-CT) and therapeutic unsealed radiopharmaceuticals.

      To maintain a high quality, smooth running and cost effective Nuclear Medicine service through effective management of staff and facilities and innovate use of available resources.

      To initiate and implement policy and service development in the field of Nuclear Medicine.

      Operational responsibility for the delivery of the Nuclear Medicine service and line manager for the Nuclear Medicine departmental staff.

      To actively contribute and support the Radiology Senior Managers in the delivery of an efficient, highly skilled and patient focused service, providing specialist advice.

      To provide staff with training and knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the service, promoting an ethos of lifelong learning and continuous professional development and to lead by example.

      To undertake personal appraisal and development reviews (Appraisal) for the Gamma camera team.

      To act as RPS for the area.

      Maintain comprehensive records and working towards maintaining accreditation standards.

      Perform all aspects of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

      About us

      The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.

      Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

      Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

      We are -

      Kind

      Empowered

      Responsible

      Inclusiv e

      Details

      Date posted

      20 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 7

      Salary

      £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      158-25-055-IMA-A

      Job locations

      The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral

      Clatterbridge Road

      Bebington

      CH63 4JY


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration / BSc Nuclear Medicine/Clinical Technology with RCT registration / BSc Healthcare Science Practitioner (Medical Physics Technology) Apprenticeship with ACHS registration
      • Post Graduate Qualification in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent experience

      Desirable

      • Leadership/management training

      Experience

      Essential

      • Proven experience in Nuclear Medicine
      • Proven experience in the administration of radioactive substances for diagnosis and treatment
      • Competent to work autonomously with a range of
      • Knowledge of Accreditation/quality systems patient examinations.
      • Competent in the use of specialist equipment including trouble shooting
      • Comprehensive IR(ME)R knowledge.
      • Comprehensive IRR knowledge

      Desirable

      • Leadership experience
      • Experience of staff supervision/ management

      Knowledge and Expertise

      Essential

      • Specialist knowledge and proven expertise of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
      • Evidence of ability to manage
      • Evidence of CPD
      • Knowledge of QSI

      Desirable

      • Knowledge and expertise in other imaging modalities.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration / BSc Nuclear Medicine/Clinical Technology with RCT registration / BSc Healthcare Science Practitioner (Medical Physics Technology) Apprenticeship with ACHS registration
      • Post Graduate Qualification in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent experience

      Desirable

      • Leadership/management training

      Experience

      Essential

      • Proven experience in Nuclear Medicine
      • Proven experience in the administration of radioactive substances for diagnosis and treatment
      • Competent to work autonomously with a range of
      • Knowledge of Accreditation/quality systems patient examinations.
      • Competent in the use of specialist equipment including trouble shooting
      • Comprehensive IR(ME)R knowledge.
      • Comprehensive IRR knowledge

      Desirable

      • Leadership experience
      • Experience of staff supervision/ management

      Knowledge and Expertise

      Essential

      • Specialist knowledge and proven expertise of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
      • Evidence of ability to manage
      • Evidence of CPD
      • Knowledge of QSI

      Desirable

      • Knowledge and expertise in other imaging modalities.

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

      Address

      The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral

      Clatterbridge Road

      Bebington

      CH63 4JY


      Employer's website

      https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

      Address

      The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral

      Clatterbridge Road

      Bebington

      CH63 4JY


      Employer's website

      https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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