Deputy Nuclear Medicine Superintendent | Healthcare NHS Trust

Deputy Nuclear Medicine Superintendent | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Employer:

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Location:

Walsall, WS2 9PS

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

29/03/2026

We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine practitioner to join our team as Deputy Nuclear Medicine Superintendent.

The post holder will support the Superintendent in the operational, clinical and professional leadership of the Nuclear Medicine service, ensuring safe, high quality and compliant delivery of services.

The role is open to Nuclear Medicine Radiographers or Nuclear Medicine Technologists with relevant Nuclear Medicine experience.

The post holder will support regulatory compliance, workforce development, service improvement and deputise for the Superintendent when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to develop leadership skills within a supportive and forward thinking service.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS. Support delivery of a safe, effective and high quality Nuclear Medicine service

• Deputise for the Superintendent as required
• Support day to day operational coordination of the department
• Support supervision, training and competency development of staff and students
• Support compliance with radiation legislation, ARSAC licensing and environmental permits
• Contribute to audit, governance and quality improvement activity
• Support service development and implementation of new pathways or technology
• Maintain high standards of patient care, safety and experience Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community.

Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof.

The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit.

A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

The post holder will support the Superintendent in the operational and clinical delivery of Nuclear Medicine services, ensuring safe, compliant and high quality patient care.

The post holder will support daily service delivery including workload coordination, staff support and escalation of operational risks.

They will deputise for the Superintendent when required within delegated authority.

The post holder will perform Nuclear Medicine examinations to a high specialist standard and support safe administration of radiopharmaceuticals in line with local and national guidance.

The post holder will support compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements including IRR
17, IR(ME)
R, ARSAC licensing conditions and Environment Agency permits, working with Trust radiation protection and governance teams.

The post holder will support development, review and audit of clinical protocols, Local Rules, IR(ME)
R procedures and departmental policies.

The post holder will support training, supervision and competency assessment of staff and students and contribute to workforce development and succession planning.

The post holder will contribute to audit, research, quality improvement and service development activity.

The post holder will support incident reporting, investigation and risk management processes in line with Trust governance frameworks.

The post holder will maintain professional registration and ongoing professional development relevant to Nuclear Medicine practice.

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