Experienced PET/CT Radiographer – Cheltenham

The job

To provide professional, caring, high quality PET/CT scanning services whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work, complying with relevant Codes of Practice and radiographic technique.

To be responsible for the daily operations and delivery of PET/CT services at nominated key locations within a region, supporting the PET/CT Superintendent, PET/ CT manager and Director of Clinical Operations.

To ensure the privacy, comfort and safety of all patients who attend our services.

Full job description

Work will be based on the static units at Cheltenham Imaging Centre and elsewhere within the Three Counties (Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire) if the services expand.

• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
• Town/City: Cheltenham and locations within Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire
• Service Location: Cheltenham Imaging Centre, Cheltenham GL53 7AS
• Contract Type: Permanent. Full time 37.5hpw and part time (minimum 23hrs per week) Monday - Sunday

Key areas of responsibility

• At all times to maintain a positive partnership with NHS Hospitals and local teams on behalf of Cobalt and ensure continuity of service in line with Charity values.
• Key liaison with multidisciplinary teams in area of work and respond to clinical requests from consultant radiologists in accordance with applicable National protocols and guidance
• Training will be given to be responsible for the organisation and smooth running of day-to-day scanning lists.
• Undertake imaging procedures working to set standards and protocols in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements according to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER) and employer procedures.
• Work in accordance with the PET/CT local rules, systems of work, administrative and operational procedures, health and safety and risk management, and within local ARSAC agreements.
• Provide physical and emotional support to patients throughout their attendance. Conduct consent and screening safety checks with patients prior to examination to ensure their suitability for imaging examinations or procedures.
• Data entry using radiology information systems (RIS), data sharing and checking image transfer is completed using CIMAR and Picture Archive (PACs), Image Exchange Portal (IEP) and other associated information systems ensuring accurate, legible, comprehensive medical records are maintained.
• Responsible for the Quality Assurance checks on ionising radiation equipment, in accordance with the departmental QA programme and reporting any deviation from expected results to a line manager. Undertake action to rectify the deviation as appropriate and document the action taken in the required log.
• Ensure the safe use and maintenance of highly specialist imaging equipment, to adhere to all local safety procedures and report all equipment faults in accordance with the fault reporting process and liaise with line managers to ensure timely rectification or removal of equipment from service if necessary.
• Ensure a clean, safe and appropriate environment that facilitates the prevention and control of infections in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills and experience

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent HCPC recognised qualification
• Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council
• Proven experience in healthcare and patient focused services
• Demonstrable knowledge of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER).
• Ability to develop and implement policy and procedure
• Experience implementing and participating in quality assurance programmes and interpreting data.
• Evidence of continuing personal professional development

Cobalt

Cobalt is an innovative and dynamic medical imaging charity delivering diagnostic imaging services across the country through dedicated imaging centres in Cheltenham and Birmingham and a fleet of mobile and relocatable CT, PET/CT and MRI scanners. Scanning over 160,000 patients each year, the charity invests in the very latest imaging technology to support the NHS and other healthcare providers.

Benefits and rewards

• Competitive salary matched to your skills and experience
• Great working environment
• Work with a wide range of specialised equipment
• Generous company salary sacrifice pension scheme
• 27 days holiday plus public holidays rising with service
• Life assurance cover at 4 x annual salary
• Support for professional and personal wellbeing
• Employee benefits programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car allowance for eligible roles (this role is not a mobile role and not eligible for the car allowance)
• Complementary healthcare benefit scheme 
• Service recognition

Please be aware that Cobalt is not able to sponsor non-EU/EEA Tier 2 applications

HCPC registration essential.

Please contact us if you are looking for a position locally to where you live prior to completing an application form.

How to apply

To apply, please download our application form from the menu on the right and upload it along with your CV and cover letter.

Closing date

Sunday 20th April 2025