Non Imaging Nuclear Medicine

The Nuclear Medicine department at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust offers a responsive service to the greater Wolverhampton area and surrounding communities. The department uses modern equipment and techniques to provide a variety of treatments for patients, set in a comfortable and friendly environment. A range of in-vivo and in-vitro tests are provided by the department, which also undertakes radionuclide therapy for both malignant and non-malignant diseases. The nuclear medicine department also works closely with the clinical research team and have been involved in clinical trial studies to improve patient cancer treatments.

The department has its own radiopharmacy which provides substantial support to the Nuclear Imaging department on the hospital site and other locations elsewhere in the region. The radiopharmacy has recently undergone refurbishment, and now has a clean room and 3 Grade A isolators for the production of radioactive pharmaceuticals, and a private treatment area.

The department aims to provide a timely service with reports available within 48 hours for in-patient studies. Professional medical support is also available to discuss study requests, test results, and to offer advice on treatments.
The provision of advice relating to radiation protection in nuclear medicine facilities, the transport of radioactive materials and the associated regulations, and radioactive waste management is available from the departments’ resident radiation protection advisor (RPA).

For further information or advice, please contact the department.
Tel: 01902 307999 Ext 6196.