Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Radiographer – Specialist Cancer Centre
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Circa £51,000 (Flexible Depending on Experience) + Benefits
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Shift Work or Weekends
Are you an experienced Nuclear Medicine Radiographer or Technologist looking for an exciting new challenge?
Would you welcome the opportunity to help establish a brand-new specialist service, with genuine clinical autonomy, excellent professional support and a better work-life balance?
Compass Associates are delighted to be working with a leading international healthcare organisation, specialising in advanced cancer care and oncology services, to recruit a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Radiographer for an exciting new centre in Leeds.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organisation investing significantly in its UK services, offering the chance to play a pivotal role in developing a new Nuclear Medicine department from the ground up.
The Position
As Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Radiographer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality Nuclear Medicine services, including PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging, supporting accurate diagnosis, treatment planning and exceptional patient care.
You will be the primary Nuclear Medicine specialist on-site, providing an opportunity for genuine autonomy and ownership of the service. Importantly, you won't be working without support, with access to an experienced network of Nuclear Medicine professionals, clinical specialists and senior leadership both nationally and internationally.
Working closely with the wider oncology multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to service development, clinical governance and the introduction of innovative techniques and technologies.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering high-quality PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging procedures.
Preparing, administering and safely handling radiopharmaceuticals.
Supporting the development of theranostics and radionuclide therapy services.
Ensuring excellent standards of patient care, radiation protection and clinical safety.
Contributing to quality assurance, equipment testing and service improvement.
Working collaboratively with clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Helping establish and develop a new Nuclear Medicine service.
The Candidate
We are interested in hearing from experienced Nuclear Medicine Radiographers and Technologists who are enthusiastic about taking the next step in their careers.
Ideally, you will demonstrate:
A relevant qualification in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography, alongside appropriate professional registration.
Significant UK-based Nuclear Medicine experience.
Experience with both PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging.
Competence in cannulation, venepuncture and radiopharmaceutical administration.
Good understanding of radiation protection, IR(ME)R and relevant clinical governance requirements.
Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to patient-centred care.
Confidence working autonomously, with a proactive and positive approach to service development.
Previous experience in theranostics, radionuclide therapies or leadership would be advantageous, although not essential.
Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, enjoys taking ownership of their work and would relish the opportunity to contribute to a growing specialist service.
Salary & Benefits
The position offers a salary of circa £51,000 (flexible depending on experience), alongside several attractive aspects of the opportunity:
Excellent work-life balance – Monday to Friday working, with no shift work or weekends.
Brand-new clinical environment – Help establish and develop a new specialist oncology service.
Clinical autonomy – Take ownership of Nuclear Medicine service delivery at your centre.
Excellent professional support – Access an established international network of Nuclear Medicine specialists.
Career development – Opportunity to grow professionally as the organisation expands its UK operations.
Innovative clinical services – Exposure to advanced molecular imaging and developing theranostics services.
Long-term opportunity – Join an ambitious, expanding organisation with significant investment in specialist cancer care.
Contact Details
For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Ben Warnes at Compass Associates on 07908 224 207, or email [email protected].
Alternatively, please submit your CV for consideration.
All enquiries will be handled confidentially.
