Senior Diagnostic Radiographer PET-CT

Overview

Job Summary

We work collaboratively with Alliance Medical in providing the PET-CT service as part of the NHSE National Contract. We also carry out non-contract work such as scanning to aid with radiotherapy planning and clinical trials. The PET-CT service at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Wirral is currently delivered using a Siemens Biograph mCT flow PET-CT scanner (to be replaced in 2026). The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool site houses a digital Siemens Biograph Vision.

The department supports staff development and training, with potential for role development in future, including postgraduate qualifications, research activities and/or development of further therapy treatments. The service may move toward extended days and Saturday working as it develops. Newly-graduated applicants will be considered at Band 5 level. Start Date after 1-Apr-26.

If you want to be part of our fantastic team whilst helping to support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, we want to hear from you.

• To participate in the provision of specialised imaging within the Radiology Department at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
• To prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for investigations.
• To work within the Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT teams undertaking high quality imaging.
• To ensure that all radioactive material is handled safely and in compliance with local rules and applicable legislation.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man. Our vision is to maintain excellence and work with academic and healthcare partners to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve.

We are committed to delivering excellence and welcome people who share this aim. Our values are:
Kind, Empowered, Responsible, Inclusive.

• Date posted 21 January 2026
• Pay scheme Agenda for Change
• Band Band 6
• Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
• Contract Permanent
• Working pattern Full-time
• Reference number -IMA-B
• Job locations The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool, 65 Pembroke Place, Liverpool L7 8YA

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Essential

• DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration or BSc Nuclear Medicine/Clinical Technology with RCT registration or BSc Healthcare Science Practitioner (Medical Physics Technology) Apprenticeship with ACHS registration

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualification in Nuclear Medicine
• Training in development of supervisory skills

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and proven expertise of Nuclear Medicine and/or PET-CT
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Proven interest in Oncology
• Knowledge of QSI
• Computer literate - Windows, Microsoft Office and other software applications

Experience

• Experience in Nuclear Medicine and/or PET-CT
• Proven experience in the administration of radioactive substances for diagnosis
• Competent in the use of specialist equipment including basic trouble shooting
• IR(ME)
  R knowledge and IRR knowledge
• Competent to work autonomously with a range of patient examinations

Desirable

• Proven experience in the administration of radioactive substances for treatment

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to be made.
• Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Skilled worker applicants may need to provide a criminal records check from certain countries.
• UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.

• Employer The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
• Address The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool, 65 Pembroke Place, Liverpool L7 8YA
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