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Join our Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT team and play a vital role in delivering outstanding patient care.

As a Clinical Imaging Assistant , you will support patients throughout their diagnostic journey, helping to ensure a safe, efficient and compassionate experience from referral through to scan. With demand for Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT services growing, this is an exciting opportunity to join a specialised area of healthcare and develop valuable clinical skills.

Working closely with radiographers, technologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will greet and prepare patients for their scans, complete pre-scan checks, support clinical procedures and assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the department. No previous Nuclear Medicine experience is required, as full training will be provided.

The Clinical Imaging Assistant is appointed to support the nuclear medicine technologists or radiographers in a clinical and clerical capacity.
The post holder will meet patients and run through a checklist to confirm they are suitable for scanning as well as preparing the department before and after use.

What you'll be doing

Welcoming and supporting patients attending for Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT scans.

Explaining procedures and helping patients feel comfortable and informed.

Performing pre-scan checks, including consent, glucose monitoring and cannulation (training provided).

Assisting radiographers and technologists with clinical lists and patient preparation.

Completing essential administrative and record-keeping tasks.

Managing stock, ordering supplies and receiving deliveries.

Supporting patients within the department and across the hospital as required.

What we're looking for

A caring, personable and professional individual.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

A flexible, proactive approach and willingness to learn.

The ability to work effectively as part of a busy clinical team.

Everyone matters at the RUH
We want to be an outstanding place for us to work in and our patients to be cared for in.
By learning from and embracing diversity, we create stronger and more inclusive teams which helps us to provide better care to our patients as well as supporting the wellbeing of each other.
How we Work Together
As one team, we will live our values of everyone matters, working together to make a difference. This enables us to provide the best possible care for the people we work with, people we care for and people in our community. You can find out more about our values
and vision here
Our policies and procedures
These guide us in how to keep patients, carers, visitors, colleagues as well as all our information safe. We embrace a culture of learning and curiosity with kindness and civility, free from blame to enable us to learn from incidents and continue to improve together.
Patient Experience
Ensuring our patients are cared for safely and have a positive experience is important to us. No matter our role at the RUH, we can all make a difference to improving patient and family experience

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

Working pattern

The department operates Monday to Friday . The role includes a mix of 9am-5pm shifts and at least one 12-hour shift (8am-8pm) , with flexibility required as service demand grows.

This varied and rewarding role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in a highly specialised imaging service while making a real difference to patient care every day.