Nuclear Medicine Quality and Safety Lead Radiographer/Technologist

Job reference: 002413
Salary: Band 7 - £49,387-£56,515
Closing date: 08/11/2026
Department: Radiology Nuclear Medicine - SJH
Location: Cross Site
Division: Radiology CSU
Hours Per Week: 37.5

For questions about this job, contact:
Katrina Pitts
Lead Technologist Nuclear Medicine
katrina.pitts@nhs.net
0113 2068212

Shortlisting Date: 14.11.2026

Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced Nuclear Medicine Radiographer or Technologist to take a lead role in Quality and Safety across both Nuclear Medicine sites at St James University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary. Within the Leeds Nuclear Medicine Departments there are 6 gamma cameras, including 4 with SPECT/CT capabilities. Our department provides both local and regional, specialist services to adults and paediatrics, myocardial perfusion imaging and associated pharmacological stress testing, as well as some PET/CT research. Significant experience is each of these areas would be highly desirable.

Nuclear Medicine is a highly regulated modality due to the nature of work involved. The successful candidate will work closely with senior staff from both Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Physics teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. The post holder will also be responsible for leading on radiation protection, document management and optimisation of the Quality Management System, incident investigations, actions and sharing of outcomes and learning. As a member of the band 7 team, you would also be expected to support the Team Managers in running the department, authorising referrals and additional SPECT/CT imaging under delegation of ARSAC licence holders and other senior leadership duties. A proportion of this role will be clinical to ensure clear oversight of working practices, to maintain clinical skills and knowledge and to be visible and supportive to the team.

Why you should join our Team
Leeds Teaching Hospitals are one of the largest and most respected Teaching Hospitals in the UK. The Trust has a reputation as a centre of clinical excellence and strives to be at the forefront of research and innovation. Leeds Radiology work collaboratively across all modalities and endeavors to provide the best service to patients. Staff health and wellbeing is also of great importance, with many good support options available to staff. The Leeds Way values (Responsible, Open and Honest, One Team and Kind) are embedded into the culture and ethos of the Trust, and highlight it's commitment to delivering the highest quality of patient care whilst also encouraging good, inclusive working environment where all staff feel listened to. The Trust actively supports continuing professional development, and a staff appraisal system is in operation throughout the trust.

What you will bring to the role

• The post holder will possess a Postgraduate award in their area of expertise and qualifications to 'Masters' level or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Knowledge of IRR17 and IRMER17, CoSHH, Health and Safety and other relevant regulations governing particular specialities
• Be aware of and comply with, all national and local guidelines relating to the safe working parameters of all equipment.
• Lead service improvement projects (particularly using local standards such as the Leeds Improvement Method)
• To work as an autonomous practitioner using specialised skills to ensure optimum quality. Using lowest possible radiation doses where appropriate.
• To collaborate with radiologists and management in the planning and evaluation of imaging protocols for patient examinations, in addition develop new protocols and techniques in line with technical advances in area of speciality and to ensure all staff within the department are trained accordingly.
• Take a leading role in the development and implementation of work policies and protocols within the specialist area. Deputising for the Team manager if required.
• To be responsible for setting and maintaining the standards for the radiographic service and ensuring junior staff comply with departmental and professional standards of practice.
• To devise, implement and feedback on audit projects and promote evidenced based practice in order to develop and maintain a high quality patient focussed service.
• To undertake first line complaint handling, dealing with radiographic problems in the absence of the Team manager.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are:

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.