Job summary
The Royal Marsden Hospital is Europe's largest Oncology centre with sites in Chelsea and Sutton. The successful candidate will be based at our Sutton site, and will be expected to rotate through Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT and participate, if required, in a flexible working pattern covering 8:00am to 8:00pm.The nuclear medicine assistant will be integral in the timely, efficient and courteous provision of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT services. Duties will include:a.) Communicating appointment details to patientsb.) Ensuring that all patients are appropriately prepared and ready for imaging proceduresc.) Assisting radiographers and technologists in the performance of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT proceduresd.) Provision of appropriate patient careTraining in radiation protection and appropriate Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures will be provided. A willingness to assist in the acquisition of research and audit data will also be an advantage.The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for their work and a high level of patient care and commitment. They will be expected to support the service in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging and patient care.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be responsible for supporting the provision of Nuclear Medicine and PET services in a timely, efficient and courteous way.
- The post-holder will liaise with a variety of staff throughout the Trust, including wards and theatres and with those from other NHS trusts. The key working relationships in the department will be with the imaging, medical, clerical and nursing staff.
- The post holder will have considerable patient contact, including contact with the terminally ill. Patient presentation will include the unconscious, incapacitated, confused and those with physical and mental disabilities.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
To ensure correct identification of patients Communicate with and support radiographic/technical, medical and nursing staff in the examination of patients by ensuring a safe, clean and hygienic working environment. To deal with colleagues, patients, carers and relatives in a helpful, reassuring and friendly manner. Ensure patients are appropriately prepared for nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures following defined protocols. To direct and escort patients and their belongings between departments and clinical areas either on foot, in wheelchairs or on beds. Contact patients by telephone in advance of scheduled planning appointments to ensure attendance and provide relevant instructions. Undertake routine procedures using hospital based patient information systems (HIS/ICW), including searching for patients details and updating and checking these when a patient attends. Assist patients in their personal preparation for nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures, including helping with dressing. To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
To ensure correct identification of patients Communicate with and support radiographic/technical, medical and nursing staff in the examination of patients by ensuring a safe, clean and hygienic working environment. To deal with colleagues, patients, carers and relatives in a helpful, reassuring and friendly manner. Ensure patients are appropriately prepared for nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures following defined protocols. To direct and escort patients and their belongings between departments and clinical areas either on foot, in wheelchairs or on beds. Contact patients by telephone in advance of scheduled planning appointments to ensure attendance and provide relevant instructions. Undertake routine procedures using hospital based patient information systems (HIS/ICW), including searching for patients details and updating and checking these when a patient attends. Assist patients in their personal preparation for nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures, including helping with dressing. To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of education to GCSE/NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Evidence of A level in one subject
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Understanding of working with patient who are critically and chronically ill
- Experience of working with oncology patients
Skills Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to express themselves clearly
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to use a range of computer software
- Evidence of problem solving
- Awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Relaxed, pleasant, cheerful, Adaptable, Enthusiastic Confident, Flexible
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Patience and understanding of patient's needs
Desirable
- Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload
- Ability to remain calm and demonstrate tact and diplomacy whilst under pressure
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of education to GCSE/NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Evidence of A level in one subject
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Understanding of working with patient who are critically and chronically ill
- Experience of working with oncology patients
Skills Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to express themselves clearly
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to use a range of computer software
- Evidence of problem solving
- Awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Relaxed, pleasant, cheerful, Adaptable, Enthusiastic Confident, Flexible
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Patience and understanding of patient's needs
Desirable
- Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload
- Ability to remain calm and demonstrate tact and diplomacy whilst under pressure
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.
