Overview
Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist in Molecular Radiotherapy – University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH)
The closing date is 04 November 2025
This role offers a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of the radiotherapy team at UCLH and become a key member of the UCLH brachytherapy and molecular targeted therapies service. The post will require the applicant to co-ordinate and support the molecular radiotherapy department, taking responsibility for the training of junior staff rotating through the service and working closely with the Nuclear Medicine department to deliver the service. Radioisotope therapy offered together with the nuclear medicine department includes radioiodine, MIBG, and therapies targeted to bone, octreotide receptors and lymphoma. Ten protected rooms are provided in the building, six of which are in regular clinical use. The post holder will update and produce work instructions and procedures and take an active role in clinical audit. The UCLH molecular radiotherapy department is a national referral centre. This role enables patients to have access to a key-worker providing highly specialised support in molecular targeted therapies across diagnosis, decision-making, treatment, post treatment and symptom management.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide professional clinical leadership and effective management of the MRT service staff, deputising for the MRT Lead on the care of MRT patients and being an integral part of the oncology team, delivering the highest possible standard of care for MRT patients.
The post holder will be recognised and accessible as an expert in MRT, promoting best practice, giving expert advice to patients and carers, delegating, and disseminating knowledge to the profession and the wider multi-disciplinary team. They will ensure highly accurate, complex MRT procedures are delivered safely to patients.
The post holder will play a key role in the overall pathway management of MRT patients within the radiotherapy service and in meeting national and local targets. They will ensure national and trust guidelines and directives are implemented and monitored.
The post holder will work with the MRT Lead to develop policies and protocols and will play an active role in research and in exploring and developing new ways of working to achieve the tri-fold goal of the service: improving quality of MRT treatment, improving patient care, and improving staff satisfaction.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
* University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
* National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
* Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
* Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
* University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
* The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
* University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving – are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England – In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
* Demonstrate evidence of registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body
* Relevant experience in Nuclear Medicine department and/or molecular radiotherapy
* Participation in audit/clinical governance
* MSc or Master’s level equivalent experience
Experience
* 3 years postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge. At least 18 months in a band 6 role either with Radiotherapy or Nuclear Medicine
* Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques
Skills & Abilities
* Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the dept and nationally in conferences and workshops
* Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits
* Plan, prioritise and organise own and section workload
* Demonstrate knowledge of radiotherapy equipment QA to ensure its safe use
* Interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for planning and treatment optimisation
* Be committed to self-development and continued professional development
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.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year (Inclusive of HCAS)
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