CT Lead Nuclear MedicineThe closing date is 23 July 2026Job SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time rotational Band 7 Radiographer post, based in busy Nuclear Medicine departments at St Jamess University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary. The role will involve leading the CT aspect of our imaging service, with both hybrid imaging and standalone CT services offered.
Main duties of the jobLeeds is a large, busy centre for Nuclear Medicine supporting patients across the region. You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the Nuclear Medicine imaging service, including quality assurance, clinical scanning, and injecting radiopharmaceuticals. The main duties would involve; ensuring patients have followed correct preparation for different scans, explanation of procedure, injecting a range of radiopharmaceuticals and associated medicines for specific tests, completing diagnostic imaging (static/dynamic/hybrid) and processing images in readiness for reporting. The candidate would ideally have some paediatric experience but be willing to train in this area if not. Experience in myocardial perfusion scanning and associated pharmacological stress testing would be desirable but training will be available, if required. We encourage all staff to further their own development and be involved with additional roles to continually evolve our service, examples of this include radiation protection supervisor, patient engagement lead, infection prevention lead, departmental audits, and suchlike. The Trust actively supports continuing professional development, and a staff appraisal system is in operation throughout the trust.
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Job responsibilitiesFor questions about this job, contact:Katrina Pitts Lead Technologist Nuclear Medicine
katrina.pitts@nhs.net 01132068212
Shortlisting Date: 31st July 2026
Interview Date: 14th August 2026
Job SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time rotational Band 7 Radiographer post, based in busy Nuclear Medicine departments at St James’s University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary. The role will involve leading the CT aspect of our imaging service, with both hybrid imaging and standalone CT services offered.
The Nuclear Medicine Department at St James’s Hospital deals with a wide range of complex Nuclear Medicine scans, including many hybrid imaging techniques, for both in and out patients. The department has 4 gamma cameras, 2 of which are to be imminently replaced with hybrid machines with increased CT capability. The successful candidate will be heavily involved in optimising new protocols and training of staff in relation to CT.
The Nuclear Medicine Department at Leeds General Infirmary provides the cardiac MPS and paediatric services, as well as some adult services. The department has 2 gamma cameras, a GE Discovery 530 dedicated cardiac scanner and a GE Discovery 850.
The candidate must have experience in a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures, in particularly hybrid imaging. Substantial CT experience and a high level of CT knowledge is essential to this post. A post graduate qualification in CT and/or Nuclear Medicine (including Hybrid Imaging) is also necessary.
The successful candidate will have an extensive knowledge of Nuclear Medicine and require demonstrable skills in dealing with the day-to-day management of a demanding and challenging clinical service.
Candidates must have enthusiasm for patient care, work well in both a team and independently and demonstrate their ability to work within the Leeds Way key values of Patient Centred, Collaborative, Accountable, Fair and Empowered.
Why you should join our TeamLeeds is a large, busy centre for Nuclear Medicine supporting patients across the region. You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the Nuclear Medicine imaging service, including quality assurance, clinical scanning, and injecting radiopharmaceuticals. The main duties would involve; ensuring patients have followed correct preparation for different scans, explanation of procedure, injecting a range of radiopharmaceuticals and associated medicines for specific tests, completing diagnostic imaging (static/dynamic/hybrid) and processing images in readiness for reporting. The candidate would ideally have some paediatric experience but be willing to train in this area if not. Experience in myocardial perfusion scanning and associated pharmacological stress testing would be desirable but training will be available, if required. We encourage all staff to further their own development and be involved with additional roles to continually evolve our service, examples of this include radiation protection supervisor, patient engagement lead, infection prevention lead, departmental audits, and suchlike. The Trust actively supports continuing professional development, and a staff appraisal system is in operation throughout the trust.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust valuesThe Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust prioritiesOur purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship EligibilityTo comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: Cross Site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/
Contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Lead Technologist Nuclear Medicine
Katrina Pitts
katrina.pitts@nhs.net
