Advanced Clinical Technologist: Sponsorship Available

The Christie NHS FT

Job summary

A position is available for an Advanced Clinical Technologist / Radiographer – Band 7 to work in the Nuclear Medicine department at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The Christie is situated in south Manchester and is an international leader in cancer research and development. It is the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe.

You would form part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides the clinical Nuclear Medicine service to patients of The Christie. The team provides a specialist imaging service using two SPECT-CT cameras, and a PET-CT scanner. It also provides extensive molecular radiotherapy and in-vitro services. The working pattern will include extended working days and weekends.

Applicants should have a degree in a relevant science subject or equivalent, PgDip or equivalent in Nuclear Medicine and substantial experience of working in clinical nuclear medicine. Candidates will be required to maintain or work towards membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists, or State Registration as a Radiographer. N.B. This is advertised as a Band 7 post, however candidates which don’t entirely meet the criteria can be appointed on Band 6 initially and after training will achieve the Band 7 post.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities include:1. To be part of a multidisciplinary team.2. Perform patient investigations and treatments.3. Administer radioactive materials for both diagnostic and therapy investigations4. Carry out imaging procedures in accordance with laid down protocols.5. Supervise more junior staff and assist in the training of students and trainees.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Scientific Degree (e.g., BSc) or equivalent in a relevant subject
  • Postgraduate diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject
  • Appropriate state registration e.g., HCPC, RCT or in the process of obtaining

Desirable

  • Further education

Experience

Essential

  • Several years’ experience of clinical Nuclear Medicine
  • For appointment at Band 7, the equivalent of 5 years’ experience
  • WTE of clinical Nuclear Medicine, including 1 year experience of specialist areas e.g. complex PETCT, Therapy

Desirable

  • Participation in CPD

Skills

Essential

  • Sympathetic approach to patients
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work both within a team, and independently
  • Ability to keep accurate and legible written records
  • Ability to work safely, quickly, and meticulously with good manipulative skills

Desirable

  • Venepuncture skills
  • Evidence of problem solving

Knowledge

Essential

  • In-depth understanding of the basics of radiation protection including regulatory issues and aseptic technique
  • Advanced understanding of the principles of Nuclear Medicine
  • Manual handling/lifting techniques

Desirable

  • Advanced understanding of the principles of radionuclide therapy

Values

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

  • Self-motivated
  • Able to work without direct supervision
  • Able to work effectively under pressure
  • Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable

  • Sufficient knowledge, experience, and maturity to be included in the list of names of members of staff who can be called out in an emergency, occurring out of office hours

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).

Closing Date: 24 August 2026

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