Job summary
To be an effective member of the Nuclear Medicine Team providing a high standardof service to patients and their referrers. To assist in the running and organisation ofthe Nuclear Workload. This role will require experience and expertise in NuclearMedicine Techniques
Main duties of the job
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.
Perform clinical duties in:
- Imaging,
- Bone density
- Administration of therapeutic isotopes
- In-vitro and quantitative studies
as delegated by the Superintendent Radiographer, Deputy Superintendent orclinical co-ordinator
Assist in the running and organisation of the Nuclear Medicine workload.
Carry out Nuclear Medicine procedures to the highest standard, adhering toDepartmental protocols and paying particular attention to patientidentification.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be proficient in the use of the departmental equipment and to make sure thatquality control protocols are always observed. To report any equipmentmalfunctions or damage as soon as it occurs.
Carry out duties as and when they occur due to new developments within thespeciality of Nuclear Medicine.
Undertake any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Superintendent Radiographer.
To use the departmental databases and hospital computerised patient information system efficiently and accurately and in compliance with Trust IT policies, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott.
To participate in the collective aims of the Trust and take personal responsibility for the quality of service provided. To continually strive to improve the level of service provided to patients and to contribute to and support service improvements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be proficient in the use of the departmental equipment and to make sure thatquality control protocols are always observed. To report any equipmentmalfunctions or damage as soon as it occurs.
Carry out duties as and when they occur due to new developments within thespeciality of Nuclear Medicine.
Undertake any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Superintendent Radiographer.
To use the departmental databases and hospital computerised patient information system efficiently and accurately and in compliance with Trust IT policies, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott.
To participate in the collective aims of the Trust and take personal responsibility for the quality of service provided. To continually strive to improve the level of service provided to patients and to contribute to and support service improvements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/BSc Radiography Diagnostic/Therapy
- State Registered - to undertake duties of a Radiographer
- DRI/PGDiploma Nuclear Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable Nuclear Medicine experience.
- Experience with computer systems
Desirable
- Organisational experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Other
Essential
- Works well in a team
- Highly motivated to provide an outstanding Nuclear Medicine service.
- Conscientious
- Eager to learn new skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/BSc Radiography Diagnostic/Therapy
- State Registered - to undertake duties of a Radiographer
- DRI/PGDiploma Nuclear Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable Nuclear Medicine experience.
- Experience with computer systems
Desirable
- Organisational experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Other
Essential
- Works well in a team
- Highly motivated to provide an outstanding Nuclear Medicine service.
- Conscientious
- Eager to learn new 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).
