Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our team of Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologists/Radiographers based in Sheffield.
We are recruiting to a Clinical Technologists/Radiographer post in Nuclear Medicine.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team providing Nuclear Medicine (NM) services to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust(STH) as well as providing services/support to other Trusts in the local region.
The successful candidate will put patient care at the centre of their work and demonstrate excellent team working skills alongside the largermultidisciplinary team providing Nuclear Medicine services.
Candidates will ideally be registered Clinical Technologists/Radiographer in the nuclear medicine speciality and have demonstrated an ability towork both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality, responsive Nuclear Medicine service throughout the city whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care, working on a routine basis as a member of a team of nuclear medicine technologists rotating through 3 hospital sites and 4 sub-sections and at other external NHS Trusts for whom STH provide Clinical Technology support.
To obtain the optimum information from each patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.
Maintain a high standard of patient care; ensure the safety, care and wellbeing of each patient (many being seriously ill) throughout their investigation.
Complete training and obtain and maintain a high level of skill knowledge in Nuclear Medicine and apply this to maintain high quality services.
We are looking for candidates that meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Applicants that meet the requirements for Band 5 will also be considered, this would be at 3-year fixed term training post, with the expectation that the successful candidate will complete the relevant training within this term. Once training is completed the role would become a permanent Band 6 post.
Please note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post.
Please note this advertisement is for both permanent and fixed term/secondment opportunities.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Medical Physics Department and the Nuclear Medicine Section are accredited training centres for clinical scientists and clinical technologistsrespectively. The department also has a strong record of involvement with a number of local, national and international research trials.
Sheffield offers all the benefits of a vibrant university city while its location on the edge of the Peak District means that there is easy access tocountryside with renowned walking, cycling and climbing.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Adam Pickles, Technical Manager for NM or Steve Hillel, Principal ClinicalTechnologist; 0114 2712779 or email adam.pickles1@nhs.net or steve.hill2@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis if at Band 5 for a period of 3 years due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis if at Band 5 for a period of 3 years due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (Band 5) Degree in a science or in a Health related subject
- (Band 5) 2:1or above (or predicted) for entrance to post grad diploma Nuc Med.
- (Band 5 & 6) BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent qualification) or working towards.
- (Band 5) Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Radiographer, or expect to gain on qualification.
- (Band 5) An undertaking to pass a post graduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology
- (Band 6) Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent experience in Nuclear Medicine, Radiopharmacy or equivalent level of knowledge.
- (Band 6) Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD
- (Band 6) Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent experience in Nuclear Medicine, Radiopharmacy or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- (Band 5) Registration as, or qualifications and experience as to enable immediate registration as a Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) or expected to gain on qualification.
- (Band 5) Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Radiographer, or expect to gain on qualification
- (Band 6) Registration as, or qualifications and experience as to enable immediate registration as a Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).
- (Band 6) Radiographer - State registration with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- (Band 5) Good command and understanding of the English language, written and oral.
- (Band 6) Substantial post-qualification knowledge and experience in clinical Nuclear Medicine with experience sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) or state registration with HPC.
- (Band 6) Specialist knowledge and experience in Clinical Nuclear Medicine involving a wide range of investigations including complex and non-routine work
- (Band 6) Competence in venepuncture, cannulation and IV administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
Desirable
- (Band 5) Previous relevant experience eg Radiography/Laboratory Medicine/Physiological measurement/Pharmacy etc
- (Band 5) Knowledge and experience in Clinical Nuclear Medicine or equivalent experience.
- (Band 5) Experience of radiopharmaceutical production for intravenous administration
Skills and Knowledge
Desirable
- (Band 5) Competence in venepuncture, cannulation and IV administration
- (Band 5) Competence in basic life support
- (Band 5 & 6) Driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (Band 5) Degree in a science or in a Health related subject
- (Band 5) 2:1or above (or predicted) for entrance to post grad diploma Nuc Med.
- (Band 5 & 6) BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent qualification) or working towards.
- (Band 5) Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Radiographer, or expect to gain on qualification.
- (Band 5) An undertaking to pass a post graduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology
- (Band 6) Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent experience in Nuclear Medicine, Radiopharmacy or equivalent level of knowledge.
- (Band 6) Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD
- (Band 6) Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent experience in Nuclear Medicine, Radiopharmacy or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- (Band 5) Registration as, or qualifications and experience as to enable immediate registration as a Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) or expected to gain on qualification.
- (Band 5) Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Radiographer, or expect to gain on qualification
- (Band 6) Registration as, or qualifications and experience as to enable immediate registration as a Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).
- (Band 6) Radiographer - State registration with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- (Band 5) Good command and understanding of the English language, written and oral.
- (Band 6) Substantial post-qualification knowledge and experience in clinical Nuclear Medicine with experience sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) or state registration with HPC.
- (Band 6) Specialist knowledge and experience in Clinical Nuclear Medicine involving a wide range of investigations including complex and non-routine work
- (Band 6) Competence in venepuncture, cannulation and IV administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
Desirable
- (Band 5) Previous relevant experience eg Radiography/Laboratory Medicine/Physiological measurement/Pharmacy etc
- (Band 5) Knowledge and experience in Clinical Nuclear Medicine or equivalent experience.
- (Band 5) Experience of radiopharmaceutical production for intravenous administration
Skills and Knowledge
Desirable
- (Band 5) Competence in venepuncture, cannulation and IV administration
- (Band 5) Competence in basic life support
- (Band 5 & 6) Driving licence
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
