Lead Nuclear Medicine RadiographerNHS

Job summary

Lead the future of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics in one of the UK's leading independent cancer care providers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Nuclear Medicine Radiographer to join our specialist team at GenesisCare Windsor. This vacancy has become available due to internal progression, reflecting our commitment to developing our people and creating genuine career opportunities.

This is a full time position based onsite at our Windsor outpatient centre offering you the opportunity to improve your work/life balance with no weekend or late evening working. We are a rapid access service offering you more time to care for your patients.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Nuclear Medicine professional who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role. You'll lead a highly specialised PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT service while helping shape the continued growth of our Theranostics programme, including innovative treatments such as Lu-PSMA and Radium-223.

Main duties of the job

As the Lead Nuclear Medicine Radiographer, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of our PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT department, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, clinical governance and operational excellence.

Working closely with the Centre Leader, Head of Theranostics and Imaging and a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll play a pivotal role in developing services, implementing new technologies and supporting the continued expansion of our Theranostics offering. You'll also lead and develop a team of Senior PET/CT Radiographers, creating a positive, high-performing culture where people can thrive.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Job description

What You'll Do

• Lead the daily operation of the PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT department.
• Coordinate the safe and effective delivery of Theranostic treatments, including Lu-PSMA and Radium-223.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Senior PET/CT Radiographers through coaching, performance reviews and ongoing professional development.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, physicists, pharmacists, nurses and wider clinical teams to deliver outstanding patient care.
• Support service development, introducing new clinical pathways and expanding diagnostic and Theranostic services.
• Maintain compliance with HCPC, IR(ME)R, IRR, ARSAC, CQC and Health & Safety standards.
• Support clinical research and imaging requirements for clinical trials.
• Champion quality improvement, governance and radiation safety across the department.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to continually enhance service delivery.

What You'll Have

Essential:

• BSc (Hons) in Radiography.
• 5+ years Nuclear Medicine experience
• HCPC registration.
• MSc in Nuclear Medicine (or equivalent).
• At least five years' post-qualification experience with progressive clinical development.
• Extensive experience across PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics.
• Excellent knowledge of radiation protection legislation, governance and quality assurance.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers far more than departmental leadership.

You'll be joining one of the UK's most progressive Theranostics services at an exciting time of growth, working with advanced imaging technologies and innovative targeted radionuclide therapies that are transforming cancer treatment.

You'll have the opportunity to influence service development, lead a talented clinical team, collaborate with nationally recognised specialists and play a key role in expanding one of the UK's leading Nuclear Medicine services.

If you're looking for a leadership role where you can combine clinical excellence, innovation and service development while genuinely improving patient outcomes, this could be your next career move.

Why Choose GenesisCare?

Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• Private medical insurance and dental cover
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to world-class cancer treatment for you and your immediate family if required
• Wellbeing support including Headspace and digital health services
• Ongoing professional development and leadership development opportunities
• Retail discounts and employee benefits platform
• Free parking at most centres

About us

GenesisCare is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist cancer care. We combine world-class diagnostics, advanced radiotherapy, medical oncology, Theranostics and wellbeing services to deliver truly personalised cancer treatment.

With innovation at the heart of everything we do, we're committed to giving patients access to the latest evidence-based treatments while supporting our people to build rewarding and meaningful careers.

Join GenesisCare and help shape the future of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics.