Nuclear Medicine Technologist
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gillingham, ME7 5NY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9275-26-0049 |
Summary
The department performs a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures, in vivo and in vitro investigations and radionuclide therapies. Currently the department undertakes around 5000 diagnostic studies, including a large number of myocardial perfusion imaging studies, renal, and orthopaedic work There are particular interests in thyroid and metabolic bone disease. Radionuclide therapies include radioiodine (benign and malignant), and lutetium-177 DOTATATE. The department is well equipped with two 16-slice SPECT/CT cameras, a modern CZT SPECT/CT camera, an onsite licensed radiopharmacy which supports seven NHS nuclear medicine departments and a bespoke purpose built radionuclide therapy suite. The department has strong professional and technical links with neighbouring nuclear medicine, medical physics and radiopharmacy departments in Kent and further afield. As a specialist Nuclear Medicine Technologist, the post holder will assist in the day-to-day operation of all diagnostic imaging and assist with the technical aspects of diagnostic imaging. Assist in ensuring patient, staff and public safety through the maintenance of policies, procedures and local rules to achieve compliance with the appropriate legislation andprofessional standards. Assist in the secure and appropriate storage of hazardous materials used in the Department and assist in the maintenance of the inventory for such materials. Share responsibility for ensuring that safe working practices are followed and adhered to by all staff working in the Department. Participate in the general teaching and training of staff members, students and others as required on equipment use, including instrumentation, aseptic preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and quality control of specialist nuclear medicine equipment. Attend suitable seminars and courses and national and international scientific meetings as part of personal development and to further the work of the Department.