Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist

Closing date: 08 March 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well motivated individual to join our friendly team of Radiographers, Technologists, Nursing and Admin staff in this Foundation Trust Hospital. Based within the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital site at Wonford, the department performs a wide range of Nuclear Medicine examinations; around 2800 examinations per year, approximately 75 % of which are for Oncology patients. The department is equipped with two gamma cameras, one of which is a hybrid SPECT/CT machine, and an in house Radiopharmacy. We are at the early stages of planning to replace the second camera with another SPECT/CT system.

Successful applicants will take an active role in radiopharmaceutical manufacture and dispensing, patient imaging and data processing. Assisting with and administering radiopharmaceuticals also forms a significant part of the role.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than people, cover more than 2 000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state of the art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world class care to our local communities.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role

For a band 6 position, we would expect a senior radiographer / technologist with 2 years experience in Nuclear Medicine at a Post Graduate level. We would expect the successful applicant to have (or be working towards) a relevant post graduate qualification. Previous experience in SPECT CT and/or PET would be an advantage, but not essential. In house training for Radiopharmacy and administration of Radiopharmaceuticals will be provided. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team or autonomously are essential requirements for appointment. For less experienced applicants, appointment at Band 5 may be considered.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

For further information please contact: Chief Technologist Richard Poyner , Senior Radiographer Silvia Silva or phone the department on .

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026 7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3 % pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date, remuneration will be based on the 2025 6 pay bandings.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

We will fund a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications where appropriate, or provide time off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, on site wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available; if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification General Requirements

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• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust