Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 trainee Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our dynamic Nuclear Medicine and PET CT team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Current advances in nuclear medicine are dramatically improving the outcome for patients. New applications of science underpin the provision of modern healthcare, providing new opportunities for bright and committed individuals to become part of a world class scientific workforce in the NHS.

The training programme that you will be completing has both academic components and a clinical workplace training component within the department eventually leading to a Post Graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine. The course is run by the University of Salford and you will be fully supported to attend this hybrid ran course. This practitioner pathway has a strong emphasis on delivering new and emerging technologies and is suitable for science and healthcare graduates who have an interest in applying science to patient care.

Nuclear Medicine Practitioners work in a team alongside other professionals and undertake a range of roles within Nuclear Medicine. They are involved in a range of activities within Nuclear Medicine involving the use of unsealed radioisotopes to image the body and treat disease, providing information about both structure and function. With the use of small quantities of radioactive materials (Radiopharmaceuticals) to image the body using gamma cameras and in treatment specialised radiopharmaceuticals target certain organs to be treated. This post will provide a wide range of training across patient imaging, radiopharmaceutical production and administration, along with Nuclear Medicine equipment operation and quality assurance programs.

The majority of the work within the training programme will include gaining experience and learning about the full range of equipment and techniques used in nuclear medicine. Trainees will be rotated with different staff across our department in order to develop their ability to apply a range of analytical and clinical applications to clinical patient care.

Applicants are welcome from any graduate of a health care related course. Non-traditional entry is considered on an individual basis although previous experience of working in health care would be an advantage. You should normally possess a 2:1 honours degree (or above) or a vocational award together with evidence of further learning. Please note that this is a designed as an entry into nuclear medicine, and therefore not suitable for candidates with a prior nuclear medicine qualification.

Successful candidates will have to be in post, enrolled and ready to start with University of Salford by September 2024.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide an efficient and professional nuclear medicine service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
  • To ensure strict adherence to local rules governing the safe use of radiopharmaceuticals, both individually and amongst a multidisciplinary team
  • To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
  • To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development (CPD).
  • To keep up to date with skills and knowledge, completing a postgraduate programme in nuclear medicine imaging.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1479

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Undergraduate degree 2:1 or above in any health care related course.
  • Sufficient to allow eligibility for Salford University Nuclear Medicine Imaging programme

Desirable

  • 6 months experience in healthcare.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate knowledge of Healthcare science and Nuclear medicine and its importance in patient care
  • Taking responsibility for continuing professional development
  • Understanding of relevant national legislation, standards and professional guidelines relating to nuclear medicine

Desirable

  • NHS experience

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills
  • Be able to manage own workload under supervision and through direction and ensure this meets the required standards

Desirable

  • Experience in a nuclear medicine environment
  • Experience in a hospital environment
Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Undergraduate degree 2:1 or above in any health care related course.
  • Sufficient to allow eligibility for Salford University Nuclear Medicine Imaging programme

Desirable

  • 6 months experience in healthcare.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate knowledge of Healthcare science and Nuclear medicine and its importance in patient care
  • Taking responsibility for continuing professional development
  • Understanding of relevant national legislation, standards and professional guidelines relating to nuclear medicine

Desirable

  • NHS experience

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills
  • Be able to manage own workload under supervision and through direction and ensure this meets the required standards

Desirable

  • Experience in a nuclear medicine environment
  • Experience in a hospital environment

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PET-CT Modality Lead

Matthew Morgan

Matthew.morgan1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1479

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


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