Nuclear Medicine Clinical Imaging Assistant

Job Overview

Join Our Nuclear Medicine Team as a Clinical Imaging Assistant

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

We are looking for a motivated and caring Clinical Imaging Assistant to join our Nuclear Medicine and PET‑CT team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist imaging environment and play a key role in supporting both our patients and clinical staff.

About The Role

As a Clinical Imaging Assistant, you will work closely with our nuclear medicine technologists and radiographers, providing a mix of clinical and clerical support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring equipment is prepared, available and safe for use
• Helping to maintain a well‑organised and safe department
• Assisting patients as they prepare for injections and scans
• Supporting technologists and radiographers during clinical procedures
  
  

You’ll play an important part in creating a positive and reassuring experience for our patients, many of whom may feel anxious about their appointments.

No Prior Experience In Nuclear Medicine Is Required—just Enthusiasm And a Willingness To Learn. You Will Receive Full Training In:

• The principles of Nuclear Medicine and PET‑CT

How radioactivity is safely used to diagnose and treat patients

Safe working practices within a specialist imaging environment

This role is ideal for someone with an interest in healthcare who enjoys working with people and wants to build knowledge in a unique and rewarding area of clinical imaging.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Imaging Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our Nuclear Medicine and PET‑CT department. You will work closely with Nuclear Medicine Technologists, apprentices and administrative staff, contributing to high‑quality patient care and efficient service delivery.

Patient Support

• Assist and supervise patients before, during and after scans and procedures
• Provide reassurance, comfort and clear communication to help patients feel at ease
• Offer refreshments such as drinks and meals when needed
  
  

Clinical & Departmental Support

• Help with tasks such as moving patients, collecting items or equipment, and transporting blood samples from wards
• Assist with ordering hoists and support safe cleaning practices within the department

Insert and remove cannulas and take blood samples when trained and requested

Set up and perform basic equipment testing

Monitor for any radioactive contamination of rooms or waste and carry out decontamination procedures as required (full training provided)

Administrative Duties

• Carry out clerical tasks such as taking and making phone calls, preparing clinic documentation, and updating whiteboards for upcoming clinics
• Maintain a tidy, well‑organised and well‑stocked environment, including monitoring stock levels, expiry dates and ensuring cupboards and supplies are orderly
  
  

This role is varied, hands‑on and central to ensuring patients receive a safe, efficient and positive experience within our service.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly

believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE pass in English Language and Maths or equivalent

Experience of working with the public, preferably in a caring environment

NVQ Level 3, A-level(s) or equivalent in relevant subject(s)

Desirable criteria

• NHS Care certificate
• Cannulation skills
• Experience in a hospital clinical setting
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic understanding of Nuclear Medicine within imaging in the NHS
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
  
  

Desirable criteria

• IT skills eg word, excel
• experience working with radioactive materials
• Theoretical knowledge of radioactive materials
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Basic IT skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Computer literate (able to use eg Word Excel proficiently)
  
  

specfic skills

Essential criteria

• Able to work well as part of a team
• Able to use own initiative
• Demonstrates a flexible and proactive approach to work
• Excellent communication skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Computer literate: able to use Microsoft Office
  
  

Specific Skills

Essential criteria

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
  
  

Physical Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to assist moving patients from bed or wheelchair to bed
• Manual dexterity to insert/remove cannula
  
  

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Clinical Imaging Assistant (PDF, 432.4KB)

Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Jasmine Cheesewright Job title Service Lead for Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Email address jcheesewright@nhs.net Telephone number 01225821674