Job summary
We have a new opportunity within our multidisciplinary Nuclear Medicine team for a Band 6 Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Radiographer.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and perform clinical Nuclear Medicine procedures whilst providing a high level of patient care. You will be working at both Guy's hospital and St Thomas' hospital sites and will participate in all Nuclear Medicine imaging services, DEXA imaging and cardiac stressing. You will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of the patient experience are of the highest standard whilst adhering to appropriate legislation and Trust policy.
Consideration will be given to newly qualified Radiographers, or those who are about to graduate this summer, without previous experience in Nuclear Medicine for a band 6 annexe 21 Nuclear Medicine Radiographer in Training. After completion of an accelerated in-house training program of approximately twelve months (minimum of six months), the successful candidate will then be moved to a permanent, full time band 6 Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer.
HCPC registration as a Radiographer, or registration with an appropriate PSA-accredited register (for example, the RCT or AHCS) as a Clinical Technologist specialising in Nuclear Medicine is essential.
Fixed term Annex 21 positions for 12 months will be considered for suitable candidates who are in the process of applying for registration with the RCT/AHC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and perform clinical Nuclear Medicine procedures whilst providing a high level of patient care. You will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of the patient experience are of the highest standard whilst adhering to appropriate legislation and Trust policy.
As an integral member of the team, you willprovide the highest quality clinical care whilst performing standard and complex Nuclear Medicine procedures and investigations. You will care forpatients of all ages, who are suffering from a wide range of illnesses including life threatening conditions and terminal illnesses, requiring empathy and skills to help patients through difficult and complex procedures. You will undertake advanced procedures including sentinel lymph node, radiosynovectomy and myocardial perfusion scintigraphy amongst many others using highly specialised equipment.
You will be required to work in a timely, organised and caring manner to deliver the high quality, patient focused service that we expect. Participation in all aspects of Continuing Professional development is expected.
About us
The Nuclear Medicine Service has revenue streams of ~£6.5M and an establishment of around 55 WTE. It is one of the largest nuclear medicine services in the country. The Nuclear Medicine department at Guy's and St Thomas' strives to provide excellence in nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging, radionuclide therapies, bone mineral densitometry (DEXA), and radiopharmaceutical production. The Nuclear Medicine department has an international reputation for teaching, research and professional development. The department currently has 6 gamma cameras, including 3 hybrid imaging units, as well as 3 DEXA scanners.
The nuclear medicine team is large and comprises of dedicated staff from a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise. Our work is carried out in a mutually supportive atmosphere where we can use our combined knowledge to always put our patients first.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main clinical responsibilities will be:
- Perform routine Nuclear Medicine procedures without direct supervision, in a timely and accurate manner with due regard to the Health and Safety of self, staff and patients. To be able to operate most hardware and software used in the department.
- To take responsibility for patient consent, identification and relevant clinical history taking prior to commencement of imaging in accordance with Trust and professional legislation
- Ensure that all standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines are adhered to.
- To act as an operator under IR(ME)R .
- To undertake both routine administration of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and phlebotomy and laboratory skills.
- Provide clear instructions and descriptions of all procedures to staff, patients and relatives as necessary.
- To assist in preparation of cardiac stress testing.
- To provide clinical information to the patient whilst interpreting, negotiating and adapting the procedure as appropriate.
- Optimally use all supporting and immobilisation devices on patients to achieve diagnostically accurate studies.
- To ensure that all images are of the highest diagnostic quality possible and that they are presented for reporting in timely and accurate manner.
- To undertake the preparation of and production of all radiopharmaceuticals.
- Assist in Quality Assurance of all relevant equipment.
- To participate in waste monitoring and storage.
The post holder will work as part of the Multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible to the Site Principal Technologist and accountable to the Chief Technologist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main clinical responsibilities will be:
- Perform routine Nuclear Medicine procedures without direct supervision, in a timely and accurate manner with due regard to the Health and Safety of self, staff and patients. To be able to operate most hardware and software used in the department.
- To take responsibility for patient consent, identification and relevant clinical history taking prior to commencement of imaging in accordance with Trust and professional legislation
- Ensure that all standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines are adhered to.
- To act as an operator under IR(ME)R .
- To undertake both routine administration of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and phlebotomy and laboratory skills.
- Provide clear instructions and descriptions of all procedures to staff, patients and relatives as necessary.
- To assist in preparation of cardiac stress testing.
- To provide clinical information to the patient whilst interpreting, negotiating and adapting the procedure as appropriate.
- Optimally use all supporting and immobilisation devices on patients to achieve diagnostically accurate studies.
- To ensure that all images are of the highest diagnostic quality possible and that they are presented for reporting in timely and accurate manner.
- To undertake the preparation of and production of all radiopharmaceuticals.
- Assist in Quality Assurance of all relevant equipment.
- To participate in waste monitoring and storage.
The post holder will work as part of the Multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible to the Site Principal Technologist and accountable to the Chief Technologist.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
- Cannulation/IV Administration qualification.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a radiographer, Registration with an appropriate PSA accredited register (eg, RCT, AHCS) as a Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)
Desirable
- PgD/MSc Nuclear Medicine, or equivalent experience.
- BLS/ILS qualification.
Previous experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in an acute hospital environment
- Proven experience in a wide range of Nuclear Medicine investigations
- Competent in routine data acquisition and analysis
- Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Significant experience in a healthcare environment
- Experience in supervision and training of students
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Adept at putting theory into practice
- Competent to follow department procedures and policies unsupervised whilst understanding the need for Senior Managers' intervention and support
- Ability to agree and deliver departmental and Trust objectives
- Take responsibility for Continuing Professional Development in conjunction with planned training and development, appraisals and relevant professional meetings and courses
- Demonstrate a duty of care to patients and staff
- Understanding of the need to adhere to relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines including IRR, IR(M)ER 2018, ISO 9001:2000, MARS (ARSAC) EA guidelines and registration, MHRA
- Proven keyboard skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT in general
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
- Cannulation/IV Administration qualification.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a radiographer, Registration with an appropriate PSA accredited register (eg, RCT, AHCS) as a Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)
Desirable
- PgD/MSc Nuclear Medicine, or equivalent experience.
- BLS/ILS qualification.
Previous experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in an acute hospital environment
- Proven experience in a wide range of Nuclear Medicine investigations
- Competent in routine data acquisition and analysis
- Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Significant experience in a healthcare environment
- Experience in supervision and training of students
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Adept at putting theory into practice
- Competent to follow department procedures and policies unsupervised whilst understanding the need for Senior Managers' intervention and support
- Ability to agree and deliver departmental and Trust objectives
- Take responsibility for Continuing Professional Development in conjunction with planned training and development, appraisals and relevant professional meetings and courses
- Demonstrate a duty of care to patients and staff
- Understanding of the need to adhere to relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines including IRR, IR(M)ER 2018, ISO 9001:2000, MARS (ARSAC) EA guidelines and registration, MHRA
- Proven keyboard skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT in general
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).
