Job summary
To work as part of the Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC) team, providing high standards to support patient care and an efficient service in the area as required. To perform routine cyclotron/radiopharmacy duties such as cleaning and monitoring of equipment and environment, stock control and record keeping.
Main duties of the job
The aseptic services support role forms part of the Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC) department at Castle Hill Hospital and the wider Nuclear Medicine team at both Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary.
The service will produce SPECT and PET radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patients to allow diagnostic scanning.
Radiopharmaceuticals will be produced in the MIRC - which includes a purpose built radiopharmacy and cyclotron. The MIRC is opening in 2023. PET/CT on the Castle Hill site is run by Alliance Medical (AML). The diagnostic service includes a wide range of in-vivo and in-vitro procedures supporting pathways across many disciplines including oncology, cardiology, endocrinology and orthopaedics.
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £800 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ in laboratory/care or communication based subject.
Experience
Essential
- Previous employment in a care/customer care/controlled or laboratory environment
Desirable
- Aseptic/theatre preparation or similar
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Keyboard skills
Ability
Essential
- Able to follow written protocols
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of radiation or biohazard operational procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - written and verbal
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Approachable manner
- Reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willing to work in a flexible manner
- Able to travel between sites for duties if required
- Be physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ in laboratory/care or communication based subject.
Experience
Essential
- Previous employment in a care/customer care/controlled or laboratory environment
Desirable
- Aseptic/theatre preparation or similar
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Keyboard skills
Ability
Essential
- Able to follow written protocols
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of radiation or biohazard operational procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - written and verbal
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Approachable manner
- Reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willing to work in a flexible manner
- Able to travel between sites for duties if required
- Be physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
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).
