Practitioner Clinical Technologist - Nuclear Medicine, Department of Clinical Physics & Bioengineering

About This Role

This role is for an enthusiastic individual with a background in medical technology or physics to join a team delivering a Nuclear Medicine imaging service. The work is patient-focused and includes routine performance and quality control of diagnostic nuclear medicine studies, processing and managing acquired data, acting as an operator under IRMER, patient cannulation, and administering radiopharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Nuclear Medicine procedures, ensuring safe and effective patient care throughout the patient journey
• Prepare, support, and monitor patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic investigations using specialist imaging and clinical equipment
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and assist with clinical procedures in accordance with training, competency, and relevant legislation
• Operate, maintain, and undertake quality assurance checks on highly specialised imaging and scientific equipment
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to plan, coordinate, and deliver timely patient-centred services
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with clinical governance, radiation protection, health and safety, and confidentiality requirements
• Contribute to departmental audit, service development, research activity, and continuous professional development initiatives

Requirements

• Degree in Medical Technology, Physical Science, or BSc in Diagnostic or Therapeutic Radiology (or other appropriate discipline) or equivalent
• HNC / ONC with significant suitable experience will be considered
• Some experience in a healthcare environment
• Experience in planning, investigating, and performing technical projects

Nice to have:

• Registration on the Register for Clinical Technologists (RCT)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Bursary scheme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning, and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Important Details

• Locations: Gartnavel General Hospital; Glasgow Royal Infirmary