Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer to take a significant leading role in a busy and very newly refurbished Nuclear Medicine Department. The Department provides a wide ranging imaging, non-imaging and therapeutic radionuclide service based at Poole Hospital but serving patients from across Dorset. This busy department is now equipped with two Siemens' Intevo Bold SPECT/CT scanners and is situated adjacent to the Alliance Medical run PET Centre. Extensive optimisation work is currently being undertaken on these two new scanners to allow full use to be made of their capabilities.
Main duties of the job
he Department supports a progressive cardiac imaging service with Radiographer lead stressing and clinical reporting. It is planning to significantly extend its provision of diagnostic level CT as part of its hybrid imaging service. It actively supports staff training, clinical development, audit, research and attendance at meetings and conferences.
The work will involve preparation and administration of patient doses, patient handling and carrying out a wide range of imaging and non-imaging tests using gamma cameras and other special equipment. It is anticipated that the post holder will train to become part of the cardiac reporting team. Work will also involve participation in the therapy clinics, the QA program of the gamma cameras and radioactive waste disposal and transport procedures.
You will be registered with HCPC (or equivalent) and have significant experience in the field of nuclear medicine, preferably with a relevant post-graduate qualification and some leadership experience. Appointment will be in the range of Band 7 depending on qualifications and experience.
About us
The department works 7:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday with the possibility of working 4 long days/week or 5 more normal days. The normal place of work will be Poole Hospital but work at Royal Bournemouth Hospital will be necessary on a rotational basis to support the sentinel node injection service.
Additional contact information
Dr Kat Dixon Head of Nuclear Medicine
0300 019 2650
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Radiography/Technologist qualification and registration
- Considerable experience in clinical diagnostic Nuclear Medicine
- Able to work using own initiative and as part of a team
- Uk driving license
Desirable
- Experience of reporting cardiac and other diagnostic nuclear medicine studies
- Successful team leadership/motivation and development of others
- Involvement in cardiac stressing clinics
Technical skills.
Essential
- Advanced level of understanding of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and radiation protection
- Sound understanding of legislation pertaining to Health and Safety, Radiation Protection and Radioactive Substances
Desirable
- Significant experience in clinical therapeutic Nuclear Medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Radiography/Technologist qualification and registration
- Considerable experience in clinical diagnostic Nuclear Medicine
- Able to work using own initiative and as part of a team
- Uk driving license
Desirable
- Experience of reporting cardiac and other diagnostic nuclear medicine studies
- Successful team leadership/motivation and development of others
- Involvement in cardiac stressing clinics
Technical skills.
Essential
- Advanced level of understanding of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and radiation protection
- Sound understanding of legislation pertaining to Health and Safety, Radiation Protection and Radioactive Substances
Desirable
- Significant experience in clinical therapeutic Nuclear Medicine
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
