Job summary
The Nuclear Medicine service is within the Clinical Sciences care group at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. NUH is the fourth largest acute teaching trust in the UK. The Trust provides a range of regional specialist services and remains at the forefront of clinical research.
The Nuclear Medicine service runs on both the City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre Campuses and is equipped with 3 GE Discovery scanners and a GE Aurora scanner. The service performs a full range of Nuclear Medicine investigations for various specialities within the Trust, has a radiopharmacy unit at QMC and supports research studies.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Nuclear Medicine operator (technologist/radiographer) who will work rotationally at both campuses to deliver the Nuclear Medicine clinical service. This will include day-to-day supervision of the gamma cameras; participation in all technical aspects of the full range of imaging and non-imaging tests including administration of radiopharmaceuticals; participation in non-patient contact support roles.
The post is a full time role, but part time would be considered. This is a post to cover a fixed-term maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
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The post holder participates in all technical aspects of the provision of the Nuclear Medicine service. Specifically the post holder will :
Perform quality control of technical equipment
Carry out patient scans.
Process images using proprietary computer software.
Perform intravenous, oral and inhaled administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
Dispense radioactive doses
Participates in the clinical administration required in the service.
Undertake management of radioactive waste
Work to specific clinical protocols for different Nuclear Medicine procedures
This is a rotational post and the post holder may be based at either the Queen's Medical Centre Campus or the City Hospital Campus according to the needs of the service.
About us
We are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for independently carrying out a full range of Nuclear Medicine investigations, including authorisation of referrals, processing images and performing non-imaging studies such as GFR.
Carry out quality assurance tests on the equipment.
Participate in reviewing existing procedures and the development of new procedures relevant to the provision of the service.
Participate in the provision of training of staff and other groups of healthcare professionals within the Trust and other organisations.
Undertake Nuclear Medicine investigations as part of approved research studies.
Participate in the molecular radionuclide therapies, including I131 ablation, I131 thyrotoxicosis treatments and Ra223 treatments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for independently carrying out a full range of Nuclear Medicine investigations, including authorisation of referrals, processing images and performing non-imaging studies such as GFR.
Carry out quality assurance tests on the equipment.
Participate in reviewing existing procedures and the development of new procedures relevant to the provision of the service.
Participate in the provision of training of staff and other groups of healthcare professionals within the Trust and other organisations.
Undertake Nuclear Medicine investigations as part of approved research studies.
Participate in the molecular radionuclide therapies, including I131 ablation, I131 thyrotoxicosis treatments and Ra223 treatments.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree (eg BSc) in a Science or Healthcare subject
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent training in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- Professional UK registration e.g. HCPC or RCT or UK Nursing registration
- Participation in CPD scheme
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate sensitive information effectively with patients, their carers and clinical colleagues.
- Conscientious, empathetic, self-motivated.
- Smart appearance, pleasant personality
Desirable
- Demonstration of ability to work within a team.
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to make judgements on complex information related to patient examinations and diagnosis.
- Ability to respond to problem situations and resolve appropriately
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
- Able to accept, understand and follow procedures and instructions
- Able to respond flexibly to unexpected changes in patient workload.
- Able to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate effective resource management skills
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to position patient accurately for specific views and to ensure accurate results.
- Able to make accurate and precise equipment performance measurements.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods.
Other requirements
Essential
- Occasional flexible working outside normal working hours to meet abnormal service demands.
Desirable
- Ability to cope with a changing environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience post qualification as a Nuclear Medicine techologist/radiographer
- Experience of molecular radionuclide therapy
Desirable
- Work with all age ranges from paediatric to geriatric.
- Operation of GE-Discovery scanners
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree (eg BSc) in a Science or Healthcare subject
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent training in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- Professional UK registration e.g. HCPC or RCT or UK Nursing registration
- Participation in CPD scheme
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate sensitive information effectively with patients, their carers and clinical colleagues.
- Conscientious, empathetic, self-motivated.
- Smart appearance, pleasant personality
Desirable
- Demonstration of ability to work within a team.
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to make judgements on complex information related to patient examinations and diagnosis.
- Ability to respond to problem situations and resolve appropriately
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
- Able to accept, understand and follow procedures and instructions
- Able to respond flexibly to unexpected changes in patient workload.
- Able to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate effective resource management skills
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to position patient accurately for specific views and to ensure accurate results.
- Able to make accurate and precise equipment performance measurements.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods.
Other requirements
Essential
- Occasional flexible working outside normal working hours to meet abnormal service demands.
Desirable
- Ability to cope with a changing environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience post qualification as a Nuclear Medicine techologist/radiographer
- Experience of molecular radionuclide therapy
Desirable
- Work with all age ranges from paediatric to geriatric.
- Operation of GE-Discovery scanners
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).