NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Lead PET‑CT Technologist and play a pivotal role in delivering a safe, high-quality imaging service to patients across the West of Scotland. Based within a progressive and research-active Nuclear Medicine service, you will lead a skilled multidisciplinary team while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of PET‑CT services. This role offers the opportunity to influence service development, contribute to clinical trials, and shape patient pathways through innovation and leadership. You will work with advanced imaging technology in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes. NHSGGC offers a supportive culture, strong professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of one of the UK’s largest and most respected NHS organisations.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
Duration: Permanent
Base Location: Gartnavel Hospital
Hours: Full Time (36 Hours)
Working Pattern: 9 hours per day, over 4 days (Mon‑Sun 08:00‑20:30)
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day delivery of PET‑CT services, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-centred care
Provide line management, supervision and development support to technologists, assistants and clerical staff
Plan, prioritise and coordinate workload, including urgent and complex patient pathways
Ensure compliance with IRMER and radiation safety regulations alongside departmental policies and procedures
Oversee equipment performance, quality assurance and safe use of highly specialised imaging systems
Contribute to service improvement, clinical trials and the development of new protocols and procedures
Qualifications
Degree-level qualification in a relevant scientific or radiographic discipline or equivalent experience
Significant experience working within Nuclear Medicine or PET‑CT services, including advanced imaging procedures
In-depth knowledge of radiation protection legislation, including IRMER and associated regulatory frameworks
Proven leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to manage and develop teams effectively
Experience in quality assurance, clinical governance and safe operation of complex imaging equipment
Demonstrated involvement in service development, research or clinical trials activity
What We Offer
A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
Enhanced pay for working public holidays
NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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