Job summary
Nuclear
Cardiology represents a staple of the STSFT Medical Physics service and is
performed in large volumes across our three sites at Sunderland, Gateshead and
South Tyneside.
Two uplift
posts have been created to offer the opportunity to develop experienced Clinical
Technologist staff to lead, progress and deliver our cardiac imaging service,
working together and in close collaboration with Clinical Scientist, Nurse Specialist
and Cardiology staff groups.
In addition to
the routine management of the Nuclear Cardiology service this post will require
post holders to lead pharmacological stress clinics and develop the competency
and skills required to report Nuclear Cardiology studies.
Owing to
variation in clinical demands across all three sites successful candidates will
be required to work across all three sites in delivery of the cardiac service
as and when required.
Main duties of the job
Actively manage and lead
nuclear cardiac stress clinics waiting lists
Perform the full range of
tasks associated with nuclear cardiac pharmacological stress testing of
patients.
Work closely with the
services Nuclear Cardiology ARSAC holders for reporting of myocardial
perfusion scintigraphy studies as per agreed clinical protocols.
Implement
cross site protocols, procedures & policies related to myocardial perfusion
scintigraphy and contribute to their development where appropriate.
In addition to Nuclear
Cardiology the post holder will be expected to support the general day to day
delivery of the full nuclear medicine service including radiopharmaceutical
production.
Key requirements:
For appointment you must be a registered clinical technologist and
have sufficient post registration experience to be able to demonstrate you are
able to fulfil all of the requirements of the job description
These roles
will require extensive and effective collaboration with multi-disciplinary
teams. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate they have excellent
interpersonal skills and a willingness to work alongside others to achieve the
combined goal of delivering an excellent service.
The hours of the post are
37.5 hours per week but staff who currently work < 1WTE will also be
considered and working hours formalised if successful.
The post holder will be
required to cover cardiac service provision at the three Medical Physics Units
& must be prepared to travel.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Actively manage and lead nuclear cardiac stress clinics waiting lists for local and cross
site services.
Perform the full range of tasks associated with nuclear cardiac pharmacological stress
testing of patients. This includes (but not limited to):
1. Authorisation of myocardial perfusion scintigraphy requests on behalf of the
Nuclear Cardiology ARSAC holder as per locally approved referral criteria.
2. Review of patients clinical notes, medications and history to determine
appropriateness for pharmacological stressing,
3. Safe intravenous administration of pharmacological stressing,
radiopharmaceutical and stress reversal agents (if required).
4. Active patient monitoring and interpretation of 3/12 lead ECG, blood pressure
and patient airways to ensure rapid response to any deleterious effects arising
from pharmacological stressing.
Stress sessions are often performed without direct clinical supervision. The post holder
will be required to independently and actively manage the full spectrum of potential
negative responses patients may have to drugs used for pharmacological stressing up
to and including severe events such as cardiac arrest.
Work closely with the services Nuclear Cardiology ARSAC holders for reporting of
myocardial perfusion scintigraphy studies as per agreed clinical protocols. This role will
require the post holder to have sufficient competence and expertise to:
1. Identify and independently report studies that exhibit normal myocardial
perfusion.
2. Prepare reports for consensus review with a Nuclear Cardiology ARSAC holder
for studies that exhibit abnormal myocardial perfusion.
3. Discuss their reports and findings with senior clinical colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
4. Train junior radiologist / cardiologist staff in reporting of myocardial perfusion
scintigraphy.
Implement cross site protocols, procedures and policies related to myocardial perfusion
scintigraphy and contribute to their development where appropriate
In addition to Nuclear Cardiology the post holder will be expected to support the
general day to day delivery of the full nuclear medicine service including
radiopharmaceutical production and bone densitometry.
Provide highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other
professionals
Maintain and develop high standards of service provision throughout their area of
responsibility
Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical and
organisational strategies within area of expertise
Initiate, in collaboration with line manager, the development and delivery of audit and
research and development activities for specialism
Assist with development of existing services or addition of new services where required
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Actively manage and lead nuclear cardiac stress clinics waiting lists for local and cross
site services.
Perform the full range of tasks associated with nuclear cardiac pharmacological stress
testing of patients. This includes (but not limited to):
1. Authorisation of myocardial perfusion scintigraphy requests on behalf of the
Nuclear Cardiology ARSAC holder as per locally approved referral criteria.
2. Review of patients clinical notes, medications and history to determine
appropriateness for pharmacological stressing,
3. Safe intravenous administration of pharmacological stressing,
radiopharmaceutical and stress reversal agents (if required).
4. Active patient monitoring and interpretation of 3/12 lead ECG, blood pressure
and patient airways to ensure rapid response to any deleterious effects arising
from pharmacological stressing.
Stress sessions are often performed without direct clinical supervision. The post holder
will be required to independently and actively manage the full spectrum of potential
negative responses patients may have to drugs used for pharmacological stressing up
to and including severe events such as cardiac arrest.
Work closely with the services Nuclear Cardiology ARSAC holders for reporting of
myocardial perfusion scintigraphy studies as per agreed clinical protocols. This role will
require the post holder to have sufficient competence and expertise to:
1. Identify and independently report studies that exhibit normal myocardial
perfusion.
2. Prepare reports for consensus review with a Nuclear Cardiology ARSAC holder
for studies that exhibit abnormal myocardial perfusion.
3. Discuss their reports and findings with senior clinical colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
4. Train junior radiologist / cardiologist staff in reporting of myocardial perfusion
scintigraphy.
Implement cross site protocols, procedures and policies related to myocardial perfusion
scintigraphy and contribute to their development where appropriate
In addition to Nuclear Cardiology the post holder will be expected to support the
general day to day delivery of the full nuclear medicine service including
radiopharmaceutical production and bone densitometry.
Provide highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other
professionals
Maintain and develop high standards of service provision throughout their area of
responsibility
Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical and
organisational strategies within area of expertise
Initiate, in collaboration with line manager, the development and delivery of audit and
research and development activities for specialism
Assist with development of existing services or addition of new services where required
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Patient handling skills including IV administration of radiopharmaceuticals and medications
- In depth knowledge of a wide range of nuclear medicine procedures, including clinical assessment.
- In depth knowledge of legislation, regulations, standards and protocols relating to clinical nuclear medicine work.
- Understanding of the functioning and safe use of the full range of nuclear medicine equipment
- Good IT skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with other health professionals and patients.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Knowledge in radiation protection
Desirable
- Good report writing and presentation skills.
- ECG, blood pressure and airways measurement and interpretation
- Experience in working in Multi-disciplinary teams/ meetings
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
- Register for Clinical Technologists or HCPC registered Healthcare professional.
Desirable
- Recognised training to perform nuclear cardiology stress testing
Experience
Essential
- Significant (> 5 years) post qualification nuclear medicine experience
- Radiopharmaceutical production: preparation of sterile, radioactive products according to GMP so that they are suitable for administration to patients
Desirable
- Experience performing nuclear cardiac stress testing of patients
- Experience of working in an independent role
- Experience in bone densitometry
- Experience in training and supervision of staff
- Responsible role in Radiation Protection
- Audit, research and development.
- Immediate Life Support Training
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post which will require cross site working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Tyneside and SRH sites when required.
- Ability to move and handle objects safely
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Patient handling skills including IV administration of radiopharmaceuticals and medications
- In depth knowledge of a wide range of nuclear medicine procedures, including clinical assessment.
- In depth knowledge of legislation, regulations, standards and protocols relating to clinical nuclear medicine work.
- Understanding of the functioning and safe use of the full range of nuclear medicine equipment
- Good IT skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with other health professionals and patients.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Knowledge in radiation protection
Desirable
- Good report writing and presentation skills.
- ECG, blood pressure and airways measurement and interpretation
- Experience in working in Multi-disciplinary teams/ meetings
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
- Register for Clinical Technologists or HCPC registered Healthcare professional.
Desirable
- Recognised training to perform nuclear cardiology stress testing
Experience
Essential
- Significant (> 5 years) post qualification nuclear medicine experience
- Radiopharmaceutical production: preparation of sterile, radioactive products according to GMP so that they are suitable for administration to patients
Desirable
- Experience performing nuclear cardiac stress testing of patients
- Experience of working in an independent role
- Experience in bone densitometry
- Experience in training and supervision of staff
- Responsible role in Radiation Protection
- Audit, research and development.
- Immediate Life Support Training
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post which will require cross site working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Tyneside and SRH sites when required.
- Ability to move and handle objects safely
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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