Lead PET CT Technologist - Nuclear Medicine, Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Lead PETCT Technologist and play a pivotal role in delivering a safe, high-quality imaging service to patients across the West of Scotland. Based within a progressive and research-active Nuclear Medicine service, you will lead a skilled multidisciplinary team while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of PETCT services.

This role offers the opportunity to influence service development, contribute to clinical trials, and shape patient pathways through innovation and leadership. You will work with advanced imaging technology in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes. NHSGGC offers a supportive culture, strong professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of one of the UK’s largest and most respected NHS organisations.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Post holders will provide out-of-hours cover for emergency or delayed patients when necessary.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Duration: Permanent

Base Location: Gartnavel Hospital

Hours: Full Time (36 Hours)

Working Pattern: 9 hours per day, over 4 days (Mon-Sun 08:00-20:30)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day delivery of PETCT services, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-centred care
• Provide line management, supervision and development support to technologists, assistants and clerical staff
• Plan, prioritise and coordinate workload, including urgent and complex patient pathways
• Ensure compliance with IRMER and radiation safety regulations alongside departmental policies and procedures
• Oversee equipment performance, quality assurance and safe use of highly specialised imaging systems
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical trials and the development of new protocols and procedures

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant scientific or radiographic discipline or equivalent experience
• Significant experience working within Nuclear Medicine or PETCT services, including advanced imaging procedures
• In-depth knowledge of radiation protection legislation, including IRMER and associated regulatory frameworks
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to manage and develop teams effectively
• Experience in quality assurance, clinical governance and safe operation of complex imaging equipment
• Demonstrated involvement in service development, research or clinical trials activity

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Elaine Renwick, Technical Section Manager (North West Sites) on elaine.renwick3@nhs.scot or call 0141 3017 900.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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