Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)
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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
This Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist Post forms part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality Medical Physics services across South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
The Service is managed by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and provides about 10,000 diagnostic nuclear medicine patient investigations per year.
The hours of the Post are 37.5 hours per week, generally 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday and usually between 09:00 and 17:00 (depending on duties). You may be required to work on projects at any of the three Units, but the main part of your role will be based at South Tyneside Hospital.
Candidates who are not currently registered with either the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (VRCT) or Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), will also be considered for the role. Successful Candidates without registration will be appointed to a Band 5 Healthcare Scientist Practitioner role on fixed term contract up to six months to allow time to obtain registration. If the necessary Registration and competencies are not achieved within this six-month period, the Candidate will remain at a Band 5 and the fixed term contract will end on its expiry.
For an informal discussion, please contact Glenn Guthrie, Chief Technologist, ([email protected]) or David Donohue, Lead Technologist, South Tyneside ([email protected])
Main duties of the job
Currently the Service has a solid state SPECT/CT scanner, three dual detector gamma cameras, a dedicated cardiac camera and two bone densitometers.
Duties include preparation, dispensing and administration of sterile radioactive materials; acquisition of imaging data, analysing and calculating results and the disposal of radioactive waste material.
You will be working within a friendly, multidisciplinary team of clinical scientists, technologists, medical, nursing and clerical staff.
To obtain the optimum information from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.
To ensure the safety, care and welfare of each patient (many being seriously ill) throughout their investigation.
To operate complex nuclear medicine equipment and bone densitometry X-ray equipment with precision and dexterity and in a safe manner.
To maintain all standards and working practices necessary for the safe handling and use of radioactive materials.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9155-CSAHP-1026-52
Job locations
STSFT
South Tyneside Hospital
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE34 0PL
United Kingdom
STSFT
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
GATESHEAD
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
STSFT
Sunderland Royal Hospital
SUNDERLAND
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To obtain the optimum information from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To obtain the optimum information from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good customer care skills.
- Excellent team player.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- Able to work on own within set boundaries.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good IT skills.
- A good knowledge and understanding of relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioisotopes.
- Degree in Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) - another relevant Degree may be accepted (e.g. Applied Physics, Radiography Degree, Biomedical Science).
- Registered with the Register for Clinical Technologists or the Health and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or willing to attain within six months.
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work.
Desirable
- Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly and competently, with vital speed in the event of a patient emergency.
- Understanding and knowledge of the operation of bone densitometry equipment.
- Some knowledge or experience in the field of Physiological Measurement.
- Further training / experience in Nuclear Medicine to Diploma level.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to move and handle objects safely.
- Ability to move and handle patients safely.
Desirable
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post which will require cross site working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Tyneside and SRH sites when required.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in radiology or nuclear medicine department.
Desirable
- Experience in Bone Densitometry.
- Experience in taking blood samples.
- Experience in simple laboratory procedures.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good customer care skills.
- Excellent team player.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- Able to work on own within set boundaries.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good IT skills.
- A good knowledge and understanding of relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioisotopes.
- Degree in Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) - another relevant Degree may be accepted (e.g. Applied Physics, Radiography Degree, Biomedical Science).
- Registered with the Register for Clinical Technologists or the Health and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or willing to attain within six months.
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work.
Desirable
- Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly and competently, with vital speed in the event of a patient emergency.
- Understanding and knowledge of the operation of bone densitometry equipment.
- Some knowledge or experience in the field of Physiological Measurement.
- Further training / experience in Nuclear Medicine to Diploma level.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to move and handle objects safely.
- Ability to move and handle patients safely.
Desirable
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post which will require cross site working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Tyneside and SRH sites when required.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in radiology or nuclear medicine department.
Desirable
- Experience in Bone Densitometry.
- Experience in taking blood samples.
- Experience in simple laboratory procedures.
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
STSFT
South Tyneside Hospital
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE34 0PL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
STSFT
South Tyneside Hospital
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE34 0PL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Glenn Guthrie
01915656256
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9155-CSAHP-1026-52
Job locations
STSFT
South Tyneside Hospital
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE34 0PL
United Kingdom
STSFT
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
GATESHEAD
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
STSFT
Sunderland Royal Hospital
SUNDERLAND
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
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