Job summary
To work as a highly responsible qualified radiographer within the Nuclear Medicine team. Working 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.
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.
To adhere to and practice within the HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.
The department has 2 SPECT CT gamma cameras. A GE670 Discovery (due to be replaced and upgraded 2026) and aSiemens Intevo Symbia 6.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing an efficient and effective service to our patients within the Nuclear Medicine Department. A post graduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine is essential.
The applicant will be required to calculate, manipulate and inject patients with radioactive doses in a safe manner and have excellent record keeping skills.
Scan patients for a wide variety of procedures and be able to post process and evaluate the images.
The applicant must possess excellent interpersonal skills as the post-holder will have daily contact with patients, the public and strong working relationships with a wide variety of staff, medical staff, nurses, healthcare professionals, managers & support staff.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides servicesto the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre, and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematologypatients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resorts, 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 a field, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Radiographers in nuclear medicine must be aware of the departmental local radiation rules and other regulatory bodies associated with nuclear medicine such as Ionising Radiation Regulations 17 (IRR17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R 2017), Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) and the Environment Agency (EA).
To act as a referrer as defined within the IR(ME)R 2017. This requires assessment of skeletal nuclear medicine imaging performing limited SPECT/CT (Bone Scans) or referral for x-rays as appropriate.
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.
Undertake intra venous training to administer the patient dosage intravenously by direct injection, butterfly or cannulation.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals to individual patients, orally, interstitially or by inhalation, as per protocols of the department, after suitable training has been completed.
After suitable training to administer intravenously medicines under patient group direction, e.g., Diuretics
To document receipt and return of radioactivity from external sources as per The Radioactive Material (Road Transport) (Great Britain) Regulations 2002.
To maintain excellent record-keeping as in all departmental procedures.
To perform environmental monitoring to identify spills and radioactive contamination and to take appropriate action to make safe any area or person in the event of a radioactive incident, within the hospital or any other organisation referring patients for investigation.
To use highly specialised, expensive equipment in a safe manner.
To perform complex quality assurance testing extensively, on the calibration devices and on many of the functions of the imaging devices and their peripheral devices. Most tests are done on a daily basis.
To perform detailed radionuclide investigations on referred patients to high diagnostic standard. This requires the modifying of techniques to suit the range of patients and the severity of the problems with which the patient presents.
To be able to gain consent for patients undergoing myocardial perfusion stress examinations having undergone appropriate training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Radiographers in nuclear medicine must be aware of the departmental local radiation rules and other regulatory bodies associated with nuclear medicine such as Ionising Radiation Regulations 17 (IRR17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R 2017), Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) and the Environment Agency (EA).
To act as a referrer as defined within the IR(ME)R 2017. This requires assessment of skeletal nuclear medicine imaging performing limited SPECT/CT (Bone Scans) or referral for x-rays as appropriate.
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.
Undertake intra venous training to administer the patient dosage intravenously by direct injection, butterfly or cannulation.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals to individual patients, orally, interstitially or by inhalation, as per protocols of the department, after suitable training has been completed.
After suitable training to administer intravenously medicines under patient group direction, e.g., Diuretics
To document receipt and return of radioactivity from external sources as per The Radioactive Material (Road Transport) (Great Britain) Regulations 2002.
To maintain excellent record-keeping as in all departmental procedures.
To perform environmental monitoring to identify spills and radioactive contamination and to take appropriate action to make safe any area or person in the event of a radioactive incident, within the hospital or any other organisation referring patients for investigation.
To use highly specialised, expensive equipment in a safe manner.
To perform complex quality assurance testing extensively, on the calibration devices and on many of the functions of the imaging devices and their peripheral devices. Most tests are done on a daily basis.
To perform detailed radionuclide investigations on referred patients to high diagnostic standard. This requires the modifying of techniques to suit the range of patients and the severity of the problems with which the patient presents.
To be able to gain consent for patients undergoing myocardial perfusion stress examinations having undergone appropriate training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(R) or BSc Hons Radiography
- Post Graduate Qualification in NM
- HCPC registered
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience working in Nuclear Medicine
- Accurate written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate clinical information to patients and colleagues
- Ability to manage priorities under pressure and manage own workload
- Portfolio evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017, IRR (Ionising Radiations Regulations), ARSAC and Environment Agency
- Ability to work autonomously or part of a team
- Team player
- Caring and professional attitude
Desirable
- Extensive clinical and technical knowledge in nuclear medicine
- Experience in using PACS and RIS
- Trained in cannulation
- ILS
- Experience in training and mentoring students and new staff
Motivation
Essential
- Highly motivated with the ability to motivate others
- High energy and resilience - ability to work and remain calm under pressure
- Commitment to attend in-house training and CPD learning
- Willingness to work with multidisciplinary teams
- Corporate approach to Trust objectives
Desirable
- Additional training to support clinical duties e.g. ILS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(R) or BSc Hons Radiography
- Post Graduate Qualification in NM
- HCPC registered
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience working in Nuclear Medicine
- Accurate written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate clinical information to patients and colleagues
- Ability to manage priorities under pressure and manage own workload
- Portfolio evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017, IRR (Ionising Radiations Regulations), ARSAC and Environment Agency
- Ability to work autonomously or part of a team
- Team player
- Caring and professional attitude
Desirable
- Extensive clinical and technical knowledge in nuclear medicine
- Experience in using PACS and RIS
- Trained in cannulation
- ILS
- Experience in training and mentoring students and new staff
Motivation
Essential
- Highly motivated with the ability to motivate others
- High energy and resilience - ability to work and remain calm under pressure
- Commitment to attend in-house training and CPD learning
- Willingness to work with multidisciplinary teams
- Corporate approach to Trust objectives
Desirable
- Additional training to support clinical duties e.g. ILS
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).
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.
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).
