Assistant Practitioner (Nuclear Medicine)
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Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our busy Nuclear Medicine team. The Department currently contains 3 GE SPECT/CT imaging systems. We participate in a full range of imaging, non‑imaging investigations and therapies and provide support to many specialities from within the hospital as well as a number of external users.
You will need to have excellent communication skills and will be able to deliver high standards of care to patients attending the Department for investigations. You will work under the guidance of a senior radiographer and will be required to carry out a variety of imaging investigations, image analysis and other procedures associated with the service delivery.
You will be expected to participate on the GFR venepuncture rota and the Cardiac Stress test rota.
Ideally, you will have some previous experience of working within a Nuclear Medicine department or other healthcare environment, and venepuncture competency; however, full training will be available.
You should currently hold an NVQ 2 or 3 in Health or Health and Social Care.
You will need to be flexible with your working hours as there are times when we are required to work extended days to fully support the service.
Please note – if you do not have any Nuclear Medicine experience we might appoint you to a training grade for the first year under Annex 21 of Agenda for Change.
Main duties of the job
The Nuclear Medicine Department provides a comprehensive service to the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Routine clinical work includes diagnostic investigations using imaging and in‑vitro techniques and therapy using unsealed radio‑nuclides. The post holder may be required to work on extended day basis, working between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. over a four‑day period.
About Us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined‑up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Details
* Date posted: 16 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: 4
* Salary: £28,860 to £31,671 a year (pro rata) – includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: 384‑SB‑EMF19254‑B4
* Job location: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, GU2 7XX
Job responsibilities
The main role is to work as a member of the Nuclear Medicine Team providing a comprehensive service to patients attending the Department for investigations and therapy treatments. This includes imaging acquisition and analysis, phlebotomy, sample counting and support to the GFR and Nuclear Cardiology service.
Person Specification
Essential – Qualifications
* Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent
* Relevant Science/Healthcare Foundation Degree or NVQ 4 (if not achieved candidates may be accepted with relevant Nuclear Medicine experience)
Desirable – Qualifications
* Knowledge of routine and non‑routine imaging procedures – in‑house training programme will need to be completed
* Prepared to undertake further study if required
Essential – Knowledge and Experience
* Previous healthcare work experience
* Venipuncture experience
* Basic levels of patient care
* Phlebotomy skills
* Patient handling techniques
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.
Employer details
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, GU2 7XX
Website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/
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