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:

• To be part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform patient investigations and treatments.
• Administer radioactive materials for both diagnostic and therapy investigations
• Carry out imaging procedures in accordance with laid down protocols.
• Supervise more junior staff and assist in the training of students and trainees.

The Nuclear Medicine Department at The Christie offers a specialist range of tests which are focussed on diagnosing and assessing cancer, including non-imaging tests, gamma camera imaging and PETCT scanning. We also provide a wide range of radionuclide therapy, including more complex procedures requiring personalised doses and/or hospital stays in dedicated facilities. Our department houses a radiopharmacy, two SPECTCT-capable gamma cameras, a PETCT suite, and facilities for both outpatient and inpatient radionuclide therapy. The Nuclear Medicine service is supported by the complimentary skills and expertise of radiopharmacists, radiopharmacy technicians, radiographers, clinical technologists, medical physicists, physics technicians, nurses, healthcare assistants, and a dedicated administration team.

The Nuclear Medicine team at The Christie pride ourselves on a friendly, inclusive and collaborative approach to delivering the very best service to our patients and driving forward improvements that will lead to better diagnosis and treatment in the future.

About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata, per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 413-110842-CMPE-TM

Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include:

• Performs patient investigations and treatments: receives written requests for patient studies; authorises diagnostic tests under written procedures in accordance with IRMER; refers requests not covered by procedures to the ARSAC licence holder; contacts and collaborates with referring doctors or research nurses; schedules tests and ensures preparations and supplies are in place.
• Administration to patients for diagnosis and therapy: administers radioactive materials orally or by intravenous injection, calculating doses, confirming radioactivity with a radionuclide calibrator, administering per protocol, keeping documentation and advising patients on radiation protection measures.
• Imaging procedures: carries out imaging studies per laid-down protocols and trial protocols; sets up and oversees daily and weekly QC testing of scintillation and imaging equipment; manoeuvres patients, reviews results and decides on further imaging; prepares, analyses and presents results and technical reports.
• In vitro procedures: carries out assays of radioactive materials in patient samples, including intravenous administration of patient doses and withdrawal of blood samples, preparation of reference solutions, use of auto analysis equipment, processing results and keeping records.
• Department administration: participates in departmental rota in nuclear medicine and PET/CT as Duty Radiographer/Technologist; acts as point of contact for users of the service; deals with patient enquiries and complaints; supports the Specialist/Deputy/Lead Clinical Technologist with staff time, performance and staffing management.
• Teaching and supervision: supervises junior members of the department, assists in training new staff and students, undertakes formalised assessments of trainees, is involved in departmental quality groups, monitors and audits clinical practice, and proposes policies, service changes and training programmes.
• Governance and audit: presents clinical and technical cases at Governance, Audit and Training meetings; leads education and training of other healthcare professionals and students in NM investigations; takes on special responsibility for one or more areas such as Infection Control, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Training and Education, COSSH, Patient Information, Audit and QSI.
• Financial: is aware that increased use raises consumables cost; uses resources effectively and efficiently; ensures equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained for efficient and safe care.

This job description indicates the duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to meet the present needs of the service across the Christie Network. Since from time to time these needs may change, it is necessary to recognise that the post holder must be willing to undertake other and/or different duties appropriate to the grade of the job that may, after discussion, be assigned by the Lead Clinical Technologist or their deputy.

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. 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.

Employer details
Employer name: The Christie NHS FT
Address: CMPE Clinical Pet - D00037, Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Clinical Technologist Wendy Jennison, Wendy.jennison@nhs.net, 01614463946

Date posted: 19 October 2026
Closing date: 29 October 2026

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