Salary guide
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £50,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
HealthcareScience
- Nuclear medicine is used in over 100 UK hospitals
Other names this job is known by
- Nuclear Medicine Technician
- Radiopharmaceutical Technologist
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and administer radioactive drugs for imaging
- Operate nuclear medicine equipment
- Monitor patient safety and wellbeing
- Analyse and interpret scan results
- Maintain equipment and records
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Liaise with doctors and healthcare teams
- Stay updated on nuclear medicine
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in radiography, nuclear medicine, or science
- Registration with the HCPC
- Experience in imaging roles
- Analytical and IT skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Technologist
- Imaging Manager
- Clinical Scientist
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Study radiography, nuclear medicine, or science
- Complete a relevant degree
- Register with the HCPC
- Gain experience in imaging roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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