Job summary
We are looking for a highly motived Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technician to work in our busy department in York. York is a wonderful city within North Yorkshire, an area renowned for its beaches, National Parks, and history.

This role is suitable for an experienced Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist.

We have recently installed a Siemens Symbia Pro specta SPECT/CT, and we are driving our service forward to deliver a modern, efficient molecular imaging service for patients in the region.

We are a multi-disciplinary team who provide high quality, user-friendly nuclear medicine service. We are friendly and inclusive with a great skill mix which helps us to support each other to provide excellent patient centred care.

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at our York site. Remote interviews will not be available

Please contact us for an informal chat about this wonderful opportunity!

Main duties of the job
As part of the Nuclear Medicine team, you will be required to work in our Nuclear Medicine department and radiopharmacy. Some of the aspects of your role will include the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals under section 10 of the Medicines Act, perform QC testing of NM equipment, administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients via various routes. You will provide a safe, patient centred service, working within the standard operating procedures for both nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy, and adhering to IRR17 and IR(ME)R2017 regulations.

Depending on experience you will also authorise certain nuclear medicine requests under delegation of the ARSAC Practitioner.

We are a forward-thinking department that values our staff and are committed to advanced practice, with a number of AHPs currently undertaking extended roles.

Core operational hours are Monday - Friday 08:30-17:00. Due to the nature of the service you will be expected to commit to full working days whether you prefer part time or full time employment.

Opportunities exist within the Radiology directorate for Radiographers/Technicians to undertake funded post-graduate study in all modalities. Recent qualifications obtained by staff include post graduate certificates /diplomas in Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT, Forensics, and Image Reporting.

We currently support students in their training from the Universities of Leeds and Hull. Staff are given training and support to become mentors and assessors.

About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 419-8239025-SR-CSD
Closing date: 03 November 2026

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training (Essential)

• Level 6 qualification
• HCPC Registration

Experience and Knowledge (Essential)

• Relevant prescribed clinical experience leading to qualification
• Post qualification clinical experience relevant to specialist area of employment plus short specialist courses

Skills and attributes (Essential)

• Able to work without direct clinical supervision
• A sufficiently developed standard of imaging technique resulting in a high level of patient care
• Demonstrable excellent communication skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance skills
• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation relating to the medical use of radiation / other imaging techniques
• Ability to act as trainer to new/junior staff

Aptitude and Personal Qualities (Essential)

• Caring attitude
• Calm under pressure
• Smart professional appearance

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Contact: Sarah Burn, Principal Radiographer, sarah.burn4@nhs.net, 01904725916

Armed Forces Friendly Employer: We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Working for the Trust: we welcome applications from everyone and will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.