Specialist Clinical Technologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. TECHNICAL IMAGING

Administers a variety of radiopharmaceuticals intravenously, orally and by inhalation followed by a wide range of imaging procedures. These are performed with computer-controlled acquisition without supervision as directed by the Chief Clinical Technologist and include:

Bone, brain, thyroid, gastric, hepato-biliary, parathyroid, lung perfusion and ventilation studies and infection imaging.

Dynamic and static renal imaging, micturating cystography and measuring urine output.

Cardiac studies - gated MUGA and myocardial perfusion tomography.

Cerebral blood flow tomography and Datscans.

Adrenal and carcinoid imaging.

Tomography studies including X-ray CT for attenuation correction and image registration

Assesses the need for additional, non-standard images to improve the diagnostic accuracy of studies.

Ensures all images are of a high diagnostic quality prior to the patient leaving the department and are presented in appropriate format for clinical reporting in a timely and accurate manner.

Performs daily calibration and quality control of imaging equipment.

2. TECHNICAL NON-IMAGING

Administers a variety of radiopharmaceuticals intravenously and orally

Performs without supervision Glomerular Filtration Rate measurements - collection of timed blood samples, accurate pipetting of open blood samples and use of specialist equipment to assay the samples.

Performs additional non-standard investigations as required.

Processes non-imaging studies and presents data/reports in an appropriate format for clinical reporting

3. TECHNICAL COMPUTER PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS

Processes data acquired from gamma cameras to provide quantitative data on organ function and presents the computer-generated data/reports in suitable format for clinical reporting including:

Renal Studies:

o renal uptake and excretion curves

o other indices of renal function

o analysis of micturating cystograms.

Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Studies:

o tomographic reconstruction with and without attenuation correction

o ejection fraction

4. RADIOPHARMACY

Performs Radiopharmacy procedures under the same standards as Pharmacy in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Takes responsibility for:-

The daily planning of manufacture and supply of radiopharmaceuticals.

Maintaining the integrity of the aseptic suite.

The correct use of specialist clothing and precautions required for the safe handling of radioactive materials.

Follows the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice and performs the following duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures:-

Prepares the working environment for manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals

Prepares and elutes the 99mTechnetium generator, carries out assay and quality control of generator eluate including radionuclidic purity and sterility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bsc (Hons) Clinical Technology or Radiography or equivalent
• Demonstrable and robust evidence of a commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Post Graduate Diploma or Masters in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent
• HCPC registration or Registered with the RCT

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Previous demonstrable experience in Nuclear Medicine performing a wide range of diagnostic procedures.
• Proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and on own initiative.
• Competent in routine data acquisition and analysis plus the use of databases and patient information systems.
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• Proven knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines such as IRR99, IRMER, MARS(ARSAC,) MHRA.

Desirable

• Previous demonstrable experience in radiopharmacy manufacturing and dispensing.
• Demonstrable experience in the labelling of blood cells.
• In-depth proven knowledge of Nuclear Cardiology procedures.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with a wide range of medical conditions.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with staff from other professions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others.
• Organisational skills to work within a team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Nuclear Medicine

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)