Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Imaging Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,651.00 to £31,312.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29651.00 - £31312.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton, SM2 5PT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9282-26-0248 |
Summary
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification To ensure correct identification of patients Communicate with and support radiographic/technical, medical and nursing staff in the examination of patients by ensuring a safe, clean and hygienic working environment. To deal with colleagues, patients, carers and relatives in a helpful, reassuring and friendly manner. Ensure patients are appropriately prepared for nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures following defined protocols. To direct and escort patients and their belongings between departments and clinical areas either on foot, in wheelchairs or on beds. Contact patients by telephone in advance of scheduled planning appointments to ensure attendance and provide relevant instructions. Undertake routine procedures using hospital based patient information systems (HIS/ICW), including searching for patients details and updating and checking these when a patient attends. Assist patients in their personal preparation for nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures, including helping with dressing. To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination.