Molecular Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic Lead, Band 7
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – closing date is 22 December 2025.
We are excited to expand our Molecular Radiotherapy team and are hiring a leading professional to oversee Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Molecular Therapy. This role provides safe, high‑quality care and leads technical and clinical aspects across two large district hospitals.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 – 15:30.
Main duties of the job
* Provide specialist radiographer advice on Molecular Therapy and Nuclear Medicine Imaging, including facilities, equipment and radiopharmaceuticals.
* Lead the accurate and efficient use of technical equipment to deliver safe nuclear medicine imaging, tests, and Molecular therapies.
* Prepare procedures, protocols and competency documentation for various treatments and imaging.
* Collaborate with Medical Physics to maintain equipment and facilities.
* Supervise and participate in the treatment, discharge and imaging of Iodine‑131 patients and Radium‑223 patients.
* Manage GFR testing service – coordinate, supervise, check and report results.
* Process complex nuclear medicine scans and troubleshoot technical issues.
* Participate in the Radiopharmacy rota as part of contingency planning.
About us
With over 9,000 employees, Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in Gloucestershire and ranks among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West. You will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, NHS pension, competitive bank rates, local discounts, two on‑site nurseries, public transport discounts, reward and recognition schemes and wellbeing initiatives.
Job responsibilities
1. Provision of Clinical Services
2. Professional Development, Education and Training
3. Management and Leadership
4. Planning and Organisation
5. Research and Development
6. Communications and Working Relationships
Qualifications and Training
* Relevant scientific BSc or equivalent.
* HCPC Radiographer registration or RCT registration for Nuclear Medicine or Radiotherapy.
* Leadership training.
Experience
* Extensive work experience as a Senior Nuclear Medicine or Molecular Radiotherapy radiographer / clinical technologist.
* Experience within waste management frameworks.
* Experience with radiology information systems and electronic patient record systems (e.g. IsoStock, CRIS, PACS, EPR, ARIA, Chemo Care).
* Leadership role experience.
* Experience in an RPS role.
Knowledge, Skills and Personal Attributes
* Good understanding of Radiation Protection regulations.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
* Ability to build strong relationships with staff inside and outside the department.
* Maintain an accurate Continuing Professional Development portfolio.
Qualities
* Enthusiastic and self‑aware.
* Creative and flexible.
* Team focused.
* Reliable, adaptable and dependable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
£47,810 to £54,710 a year (pro‑rata if part‑time)
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