Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our team of Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologists based at University Hospital of North Durham. You will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive Nuclear Medicine service delivering approximately 4,000 patient examinations per year in a department which in the middle of an ambitious equipment replacement project which will see installation of new gamma cameras, sample counters, bone densitometers and a new state-of-the-art radiopharmacy suite.
- Interview Date 16/05/2024
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37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will put patient care at the centre of their work and demonstrate excellent team working skills. Working at other sites within the Department will occasionally be required.
Nuclear Medicine services at Darlington, Durham and Hartlepool are provided by the Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Directorate of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals. The team of 31 technologists, nurses, clinical scientists, admin staff, radiologists and cardiologists work collaboratively across the three sites, and have a strong history of staff development and training. Opportunities for role development and ongoing training will be available for the right candidate.
Science graduates interested in developing a career as a nuclear medicine technologist are welcome to apply. You would complete the IPEM in-service training scheme and attain a Post-Graduate Diploma in nuclear medicine. Completion of both will entitle you to register with the Register of Clinical Technologists. You would be appointed on Annex 21 of Band 6, salary will be 65%, 70% and 75% of the top of Band 6 in your first, second and third years of employment respectively. Once you have completed training and provided evidence to HR, annex 21 will be removed and you will be paid at Band 6. Failure to complete this within 3 years from date of appointment may result in your employment with the Trust being reviewed.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role holder will train towards the full clinical technologist role and will contribute to delivery of a comprehensive diagnostic nuclear medicine and bone densitometry service for adult and paediatric patients attending for in-vitro and imaging procedures.
Principle duties will include:
- Preparation, dispensing and assay of radiopharmaceuticals
- Administration of radiopharmaceuticals by oral, IV and intradermal techniques
- Following appropriate protocols to provide accurate and timely clinical results for patients undergoing molecular imaging procedures and bone densitometry studies
- Quality control testing of a wide range of equipment, taking remedial action where required
- Contributing to patient care, including emergency action in the event of patient deterioration
- Communicating complicated procedures and concepts to a wide range of people, including patients or relations who may be confused or distressed
Job Purpose
- Provides the technical aspects of the nuclear medicine service within County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT); based at the University Hospital of North Durham
- Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities
- Involvement in research and development projects.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role holder will train towards the full clinical technologist role and will contribute to delivery of a comprehensive diagnostic nuclear medicine and bone densitometry service for adult and paediatric patients attending for in-vitro and imaging procedures.
Principle duties will include:
- Preparation, dispensing and assay of radiopharmaceuticals
- Administration of radiopharmaceuticals by oral, IV and intradermal techniques
- Following appropriate protocols to provide accurate and timely clinical results for patients undergoing molecular imaging procedures and bone densitometry studies
- Quality control testing of a wide range of equipment, taking remedial action where required
- Contributing to patient care, including emergency action in the event of patient deterioration
- Communicating complicated procedures and concepts to a wide range of people, including patients or relations who may be confused or distressed
Job Purpose
- Provides the technical aspects of the nuclear medicine service within County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT); based at the University Hospital of North Durham
- Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities
- Involvement in research and development projects.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- A good knowledge and understanding of all relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioactive material & associated physiological measurement equipment e.g. ECG recording.
Desirable
- Radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and dispensing
- Some knowledge of the physics and engineering principles involved in the operation of complex nuclear medicine equipment
- Knowledge of bone densitometry (DXA) techniques
- Knowledge of urodynamics studies.
SKILLS
Essential
- Patient handling skills of a high order
- Numeracy and accuracy of a high order
- The ability to work under pressure.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial Nuclear Medicine experience.
Desirable
- Practical experience in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and dispensing.
- Practical experience of bone densitometry (DXA) techniques
- Practical experience of urodynamics.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or Clinical Technology, or a degree or equivalent qualification in another relevant subject e.g. Applied Physics, Radiography or Biomedical Science.
- A diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent experience.
- Registered with HCPC (radiographers) or eligible for membership of the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register of Clinical Technologists.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- A good knowledge and understanding of all relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioactive material & associated physiological measurement equipment e.g. ECG recording.
Desirable
- Radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and dispensing
- Some knowledge of the physics and engineering principles involved in the operation of complex nuclear medicine equipment
- Knowledge of bone densitometry (DXA) techniques
- Knowledge of urodynamics studies.
SKILLS
Essential
- Patient handling skills of a high order
- Numeracy and accuracy of a high order
- The ability to work under pressure.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial Nuclear Medicine experience.
Desirable
- Practical experience in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and dispensing.
- Practical experience of bone densitometry (DXA) techniques
- Practical experience of urodynamics.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or Clinical Technology, or a degree or equivalent qualification in another relevant subject e.g. Applied Physics, Radiography or Biomedical Science.
- A diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent experience.
- Registered with HCPC (radiographers) or eligible for membership of the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register of Clinical Technologists.
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).
