Job summary
This is an opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic radiographer to join a large nuclear medicine multidisciplinary team.
The department has 3 gamma cameras, PET/CT and BMD and a wide ranging therapeutic service. Successful applicants will have an opportunity to experience all aspects of our service.
Applicants with no nuclear medicine experience are encouraged to apply as we will support you to gain experience and obtain a post-graduate qualification.
Main duties of the job
To be an effective member of the Nuclear Medicine Team providing a high standard of service to patients and their referrers. To assist in the running and organisation of the Nuclear Workload.
This role will require experience and expertise in Nuclear Medicine Techniques.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a commitment to the highest quality of patient care at all times.
To provide a professional standard of communication to all medical, nursing, technical, clerical and ancillary staff
Peform clinical duties in Imaging, Bone density, Administration of thereapeutic isotopes, In-vitro and quantitative studies as delegated by the Superintendant Radiographer, Deputy Superintendent or clinical co-ordinator.
Assist in the running and organisation of the Nuclear Medicine workload.
Carry out Nuclear Medicine procedures to the highest standard, adhering Departmental protocols and paying particular attention to patient identification.
Be proficient in the use of the departmental equipment and to make sure that quality control protocols are always observed. To report any equipment malfunctions or damage as soon as it occurs.
Carry out duties as and when they occur due to new developments within the speciality of Nuclear Medicine
For further details please refer to the attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a commitment to the highest quality of patient care at all times.
To provide a professional standard of communication to all medical, nursing, technical, clerical and ancillary staff
Peform clinical duties in Imaging, Bone density, Administration of thereapeutic isotopes, In-vitro and quantitative studies as delegated by the Superintendant Radiographer, Deputy Superintendent or clinical co-ordinator.
Assist in the running and organisation of the Nuclear Medicine workload.
Carry out Nuclear Medicine procedures to the highest standard, adhering Departmental protocols and paying particular attention to patient identification.
Be proficient in the use of the departmental equipment and to make sure that quality control protocols are always observed. To report any equipment malfunctions or damage as soon as it occurs.
Carry out duties as and when they occur due to new developments within the speciality of Nuclear Medicine
For further details please refer to the attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography Diagnostic/Therapy or BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology
- State Registered - to undertake duties of a Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Technologist with voluntary registration
Desirable
- DRI/PGDiploma Nuclear Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-graduation experience.
- Proven interest in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- Experience in Nuclear Medicine
Other
Essential
- Committment to CPD
- Commitment to quality
- Satisfactory CPD portfolio
- Ability to work flexibly
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to interact in a multidisciplinary team
- Good organisational skills.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography Diagnostic/Therapy or BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology
- State Registered - to undertake duties of a Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Technologist with voluntary registration
Desirable
- DRI/PGDiploma Nuclear Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-graduation experience.
- Proven interest in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- Experience in Nuclear Medicine
Other
Essential
- Committment to CPD
- Commitment to quality
- Satisfactory CPD portfolio
- Ability to work flexibly
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to interact in a multidisciplinary team
- Good organisational skills.
Desirable
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).
