University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer
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Senior Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Department: Nuclear Medicine Location: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton (with occasional satellite duties in Haywards Heath) Contract Type: Fixed term (10 months) Hours: Monday–Friday (expanding to include weekends)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our cutting-edge Nuclear Medicine department in a maternity cover contract. Working across a PET-CT-enabled service, you’ll contribute to high-quality care delivery for patients of all ages, including cardiac and paediatric studies.
This role offers an opportunity to broaden expertise, support service development, and work with a multi-disciplinary team (MDT). You’ll perform specialist tasks under strict safety protocols while maintaining patient-focused, empathetic care.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and efficiently to patients
- Perform Nuclear Medicine scans, including PET-CT imaging, with strict attention to technical and clinical standards
- Assess referrals and patient cases, managing care pathways where required
- Process and analyse images, ensuring high-quality output for diagnostic purposes
- Administer and supervise Technologists/Radiographers and support staff as needed
- Collaborate with Consultants, senior Technologists, Physics staff, and management to optimise service delivery
- Work across all Nuclear Medicine departments, including weekend/evening shifts as required
- Comply with regulatory frameworks, local rules, and health and safety legislation
- Contribute to risk management regarding ionising radiation and infection control
- Foster strong working relationships with colleagues and patients, empathising with those undergoing complex clinical procedures
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Person Specification
Technical & Clinical Expertise
- Qualified Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Technologist with demonstrated post-registration experience (preferably in Nuclear Medicine/PET-CT)
- Profound knowledge of radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and patient safety protocols
- Advanced expertise in imaging technologies, including strong image processing/analysis skills
- Understanding of clinical pathophysiology relating to Nuclear Medicine (cardiac, paediatric, oncological studies)
Core Competencies
- Ability to respond to challenges and work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Resourceful and innovative to maintain timely service delivery and high patient care standards
- Strong patient-centred empathy, ensuring comfort during stressful diagnostic procedures
- Leadership potential: mentor/guide junior staff, when required
- Duty awareness ( able to work weekends, evenings, and shift patterns)
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The UHSussex Difference
Why Work With Us?
- Work in a innovative research-led university trust, delivering patient-first care with compassion.
- Professional development journeys supported: from up-skilling capabilities, teaching, and mentorship.
- Flexible and inclusive culture, with extensive wellbeing programmes (including mental health support)
- Flexible working options, aligning with staff needs.
- Divisty, equality, and inclusion embedded in our systems – we’re proud to be:
- Disability Confident Level 2 Employer
- Veteran Awareness Accredited
- Strong Staff Networks supporting underrepresented groups.
Application Information
For enquiries, feel free to reach out to the team:
- Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Maryam Jessop
- Email: maryam.jessop@nhs.net
- Internal Number: +44 1273 696955 ext: 64381
- PET/CT Superintendent: Noorani Julficarali
- Email: noorani.julficarali@nhs.net
- Internal Number: +44 1273 696955 ext: 63630
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