Specialist Nuclear Medicine Radiographer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for qualified radiographer has arisen within the Nuclear Medicine team of Radiology Department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

The successful candidate will be required to work safely and accurately with radioactivity, undertaking high quality imaging and post processing of images, leading to the provision of an efficient and effective imaging service.

They will have to determine and deliver the most appropriate radionuclide imaging procedure to assist with the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of a wide range of patients and conditions as well as adhere to and practice within the HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.

Main duties of the job

To act as an operator undertaking a range of static, dynamic, whole body and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography-Computed Tomography (SPECT-CT) procedures as per departmental procedures and protocols and to participate fully in the operation and function of the Nuclear Medicine service.

To act as an operator as defined within the IR(ME)R 2017.This requires undertaking the full range of imaging and assay procedures as per departmental protocols.

To act as an referrer as defined within the IR(ME)R 2017. This requires assessment of skeletal nuclear medicine imaging and making an appropriate referral for radiography/ in a timely way.

To act as an referrer as defined within the IR(ME)R 2017. This requires assessment of skeletal nuclear medicine imaging performing limited SPECT/CT (Bone Scans) when appropriate.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

The department is committed to continuous professional development with opportunities for training courses and post-graduate study available. We are a QSI accredited department and are committed to continuous quality improvement.