Job summary
The Nuclear Medicine Section comprises approximately 40 individuals working between two sites (Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital) and operates 4 gamma cameras (three of which are SPECT/CT), 4 bone densitometers, networked HERMES workstations and a radiopharmacy service. The service also manages the Nottingham PET/CT Centre.
The Nuclear Medicine clinics perform a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging investigations (these include nuclear cardiology, oncology, paediatrics, gastroenterology and orthopaedics) and also provide a growing molecular radionuclide therapy service.
The Bone Densitometry Clinic performs a full range of bone densitometry investigations on behalf of various specialties within the Trust and for GPs, and is part of a fracture liaison service for the assessment and treatment of older patients with low trauma fractures.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the summary below you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
The duties will include supporting the provision of a diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine service based at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
This will include handling radioactive materials, performing QC on medical equipment, manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals, explaining investigations to patients, administering radiopharmaceuticals, performing diagnostic tests on patients using gamma cameras and bone densitometers and analysing images ready for radiologist to report.
About us
Our Vision: Outstanding in health outcomes and patient and staff experience..
Our Promises:
Patients- We will ensure our patients receive consistently high quality, safe care with outstanding outcomes and experience
People- We will build on our position as an employer of choice; with an engaged, developed and empowered team that puts patient care at the heart of everything it does
Places- We will invest in our estate, equipment and digital infrastructure to support the delivery of high quality patient care
Performance- We will consistently achieve our performance standards and make the best use of resources to contribute to an affordable healthcare system
Partners- We will support the improvement of the health of the communities we serve through strong system leadership and innovative partnerships to deliver integrated models of care
Potential- We will deliver world-class research and education and transform health through innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the following Section activities:
Patient/Client care
Ensuring the welfare of patients within their care undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine section. This will in include administration of radiopharmaceuticals and management of radioactive waste in accordance to local procedures and policies. Communicate information to a range of stakeholders in the service including patients, internal medical staff and external referrers. Use a range of medical equipment to deliver patient care and perform appropriate QA procedures.
Policy and Service Development and Implementation
Participate in maintaining and improving the clinical and technical quality of the investigations carried out by the Nuclear Medicine Clinic and the quality of radiopharmaceuticals produced by the Radiopharmacy. The post holder will need to keep abreast of the latest clinical and technical developments in own specialist area.
Physical and Financial Resources
Be responsible for the operation of equipment with individual value in excess of £500,000.
Information resources
Participate in the maintenance of accurate records relating to patient investigations, the use and disposal of radioactive materials and the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
Assist with the maintenance of the security and integrity of computer data within the Section.
Use standard computer applications programs for the preparation, presentation and analysis of information, as required.
Research and Development
Work with other members of the nuclear medicine section to develop the service and new areas of work. Participate in research projects including the preparation of novel radiopharmaceuticals or delivery methods according to specialised procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the following Section activities:
Patient/Client care
Ensuring the welfare of patients within their care undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine section. This will in include administration of radiopharmaceuticals and management of radioactive waste in accordance to local procedures and policies. Communicate information to a range of stakeholders in the service including patients, internal medical staff and external referrers. Use a range of medical equipment to deliver patient care and perform appropriate QA procedures.
Policy and Service Development and Implementation
Participate in maintaining and improving the clinical and technical quality of the investigations carried out by the Nuclear Medicine Clinic and the quality of radiopharmaceuticals produced by the Radiopharmacy. The post holder will need to keep abreast of the latest clinical and technical developments in own specialist area.
Physical and Financial Resources
Be responsible for the operation of equipment with individual value in excess of £500,000.
Information resources
Participate in the maintenance of accurate records relating to patient investigations, the use and disposal of radioactive materials and the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
Assist with the maintenance of the security and integrity of computer data within the Section.
Use standard computer applications programs for the preparation, presentation and analysis of information, as required.
Research and Development
Work with other members of the nuclear medicine section to develop the service and new areas of work. Participate in research projects including the preparation of novel radiopharmaceuticals or delivery methods according to specialised procedures.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors degree in clinical technology or equivalent
- Post graduate diploma in nuclear medicine or equivalent experience
Desirable
- On the voluntary register for clinical technologist
Experience
Essential
- In depth knowledge of a wide range of Nuclear Medicine investigations and manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals
- Experience of working with all age ranges from paediatric to geriatric.
Desirable
- Experience of a range of specialised imaging and non-imaging equipment and a range of specialised computer systems.
- Experience in the administration of unsealed source molecular radionuclide therapy.
- Experience of scanning Bone Densitometry patients.
Comms & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate information to patients, carers and a range of clinical colleagues.
- The range of information is from simple instructions to complex information relating to patients medical condition and investigation results
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Conscientious, empathetic, self-motivated.
Desirable
- Demonstration of ability to work within a team.
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to make judgements on complex information related to patient examinations, equipment issues and radiopharmaceutical manufacture
- Ability to respond to problem situations and resolve appropriately
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
- Able to accept, understand and follow procedures and instructions
- Able to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Able to support the supervision of the day to day operation of the nuclear medicine clinic
Desirable
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate effective resource management skills
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to assist patients and carry out patient positioning for complex investigations
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, use of equipment and documentation
- Able to lift and move heavy objects such as shielded radiation sources (10kg)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors degree in clinical technology or equivalent
- Post graduate diploma in nuclear medicine or equivalent experience
Desirable
- On the voluntary register for clinical technologist
Experience
Essential
- In depth knowledge of a wide range of Nuclear Medicine investigations and manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals
- Experience of working with all age ranges from paediatric to geriatric.
Desirable
- Experience of a range of specialised imaging and non-imaging equipment and a range of specialised computer systems.
- Experience in the administration of unsealed source molecular radionuclide therapy.
- Experience of scanning Bone Densitometry patients.
Comms & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate information to patients, carers and a range of clinical colleagues.
- The range of information is from simple instructions to complex information relating to patients medical condition and investigation results
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Conscientious, empathetic, self-motivated.
Desirable
- Demonstration of ability to work within a team.
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to make judgements on complex information related to patient examinations, equipment issues and radiopharmaceutical manufacture
- Ability to respond to problem situations and resolve appropriately
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
- Able to accept, understand and follow procedures and instructions
- Able to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Able to support the supervision of the day to day operation of the nuclear medicine clinic
Desirable
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate effective resource management skills
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to assist patients and carry out patient positioning for complex investigations
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, use of equipment and documentation
- Able to lift and move heavy objects such as shielded radiation sources (10kg)
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).
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).