Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist to join our nuclear medicine team at West Suffolk Hospital. Please note that we will also accept applications from experienced band 6 Radiographers looking for a training opportunity.
This post may involve a period ofPLEASE NOTE: training at Master's level. The successful candidate will be paid at AfC band 6 throughout the training period (approximately 12 months) and will move up to band 7 upon successful completion of a post-graduate qualification, achievement of required competencies and approval to work independently.
We are a small department but continue to expand the service and examinations we carry out. We are supported by Consultant Radiologists/ARSAC holders both in-house and remotely. However the role will require an element of lone working and higher level decision-making at times.
The WSFT Radiology department is proud to deliver a high-quality service which consistently receives excellent patient feedback. Our staff survey feedback shows that the department provides good wellbeing support in an environment which offers good CPD/staff development opportunities.
This is an exciting time to join WSFT while we are planning for the new acute hospital expected to open in 2030.
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To image patients in Nuclear Medicine to the required standard and ensure that radiation doses are compliant to the IR(ME)R regulations. Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes and safety procedures as required. Maintain an interest in the profession and knowledge of new techniques and protocols, attending courses where necessary in line with service demand. Participate in the training programs in place for students.Remain professional at all times. Liaise with other clinical teams and maintain good relations with the general public and external agencies.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description and Person Specification.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description and Person Specification.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oBSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography or Degree in Clinical Technology
- oValid HCPC registration/RCT registration
- oPrevious NHS experience as a diagnostic Radiographer or a nuclear medicine technologist
Desirable
- oPost-graduate/ Master's level award in Nuclear Medicine Imaging
- oManagement and leadership qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the current challenges within the NM service
- oValuable previous NHS experience as a nuclear medicine radiographer/technologist
- oKnowledge of NM IR(ME)R regulations and associated requirements
- oDemonstrable experience of managing conflicting demands and priorities, carrying out the role of team leader.
Desirable
- oExperience working in a hospital environment that supports a wide range of complex clinical examinations
- oA good understanding of the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI)
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oAbility to complete a recognised post-graduate qualification in nuclear medicine imaging (if required)
- oLeadership skills
- oAbility to effectively communicate with all grades of staff using a range of communication methods
- oConfident and assertive, but diplomatic and approachable
- oAble to work as part of a team and independently, managing own time and workload as well as that of others
- oAble to use own initiative
- oAble to work well under pressure, coping with stressful and emotional circumstances.
- oAdaptable and open to new ways of working
Desirable
- oAbility to deal with conflict and manage difficult situations
- oCommitment to own personal development
Personal qualities
Essential
- oAmbitious
- oWilling to work hours flexibly when required
- oAble to respond well to developmental feedback and apply reflection to enhance performance
- oWilling to comply with IRR requirements for personal classification
Desirable
- oWillingness to complete a recognised leadership and management qualification
- oFlexible with regard to working hours. Able to participate in covering the service Monday to Friday
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oBSc/DCR Diagnostic Radiography or Degree in Clinical Technology
- oValid HCPC registration/RCT registration
- oPrevious NHS experience as a diagnostic Radiographer or a nuclear medicine technologist
Desirable
- oPost-graduate/ Master's level award in Nuclear Medicine Imaging
- oManagement and leadership qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the current challenges within the NM service
- oValuable previous NHS experience as a nuclear medicine radiographer/technologist
- oKnowledge of NM IR(ME)R regulations and associated requirements
- oDemonstrable experience of managing conflicting demands and priorities, carrying out the role of team leader.
Desirable
- oExperience working in a hospital environment that supports a wide range of complex clinical examinations
- oA good understanding of the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI)
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oAbility to complete a recognised post-graduate qualification in nuclear medicine imaging (if required)
- oLeadership skills
- oAbility to effectively communicate with all grades of staff using a range of communication methods
- oConfident and assertive, but diplomatic and approachable
- oAble to work as part of a team and independently, managing own time and workload as well as that of others
- oAble to use own initiative
- oAble to work well under pressure, coping with stressful and emotional circumstances.
- oAdaptable and open to new ways of working
Desirable
- oAbility to deal with conflict and manage difficult situations
- oCommitment to own personal development
Personal qualities
Essential
- oAmbitious
- oWilling to work hours flexibly when required
- oAble to respond well to developmental feedback and apply reflection to enhance performance
- oWilling to comply with IRR requirements for personal classification
Desirable
- oWillingness to complete a recognised leadership and management qualification
- oFlexible with regard to working hours. Able to participate in covering the service Monday to Friday
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).
