Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Band 5 nuclear medicine radiographer/ technologist who can effectively deal with the busy demands of both a clinical and research active imaging department. Our team is multidisciplinary, and you will be working alongside professors, doctors, clinical scientists, nurses and administrative staff! We are a world-renowned nuclear medicine team and ardently uphold the trust's strategy of "providing high quality patient care". We aim to improve the quality of our patient services, in our role as both a local and specialist hospital, by rigorously focusing on safety, clinical outcomes, equity and patient experience." We need robust nuclear medicine radiographers/ technologists to help deliver this strategy for our nuclear medicine service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
1. Provide a safe, patient focussed imaging service across SPECT/CT, PET/CT, PET/MRI and Bone Density.2. Work within the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each clinical and research scans.3. Perform QC testing on a variety of imaging cameras.4. Adhere to both IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 radiation protection regulations.5. Have a flexible approach to shift work patterns.6. Engage with staff feedback, service improvement through audit and shared learning practices.7. Maintain a robust CPD portfolio that reflects up to date nuclear medicine imaging techniques.8. Safely administer a range of radiopharmaceuticals through an intravenous cannula that has been sited via the trust's approved Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ASNTT).9. Teach and supervise students and other new trainees.10. Effectively communicate and escalate any issues pertaining to radiation safety, patient care and faulty equipment.
Post holders will work closely with the departmental superintendents and lead band 6/7 staff, to ensure the smooth running of both the clinical and research activities within the Institute of Nuclear Medicine.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/Nuclear Medicine or direct equivalent experience
Desirable
- PgD/MSc Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
- Cannulation/IV Administration qualification.
Professional/Statutory Registration
Essential
- To be in the process of obtaining registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body.
Desirable
- Registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Nuclear Medicine department.
- Competent in routine data acquisition and analysis.
Desirable
- Experience in the supervision and training of students.
- Experience in a diagnostic healthcare environment.
- Experience of non-routine Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of the need to adhere to relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines including IRR, IR(M)ER, and ARSAC
Values
Essential
- Ability to relate to the trust values
Desirable
- Awareness of the trust values
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to work with patients and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/Nuclear Medicine or direct equivalent experience
Desirable
- PgD/MSc Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
- Cannulation/IV Administration qualification.
Professional/Statutory Registration
Essential
- To be in the process of obtaining registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body.
Desirable
- Registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Nuclear Medicine department.
- Competent in routine data acquisition and analysis.
Desirable
- Experience in the supervision and training of students.
- Experience in a diagnostic healthcare environment.
- Experience of non-routine Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of the need to adhere to relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines including IRR, IR(M)ER, and ARSAC
Values
Essential
- Ability to relate to the trust values
Desirable
- Awareness of the trust values
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to work with patients and staff from diverse backgrounds.
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
