Job summary
We are looking for a Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Nuclear Medicine team, based in Torbay Hospital.
Within the past two years we have installed a GE SPECT CT Gamma Camera and the service has its own bespoke radiopharmacy unit where we prepare our daily radiopharmaceuticals for imaging.
You will have existing good working knowledge of NM imaging, have good organisational and interpersonal skills, and have NM imaging experience.
For those interested who cannot demonstrate relevant competencies, this will be a training post at band 5. Once relevant structured training and competencies have been completed, the role will be uplifted to Band 6.
Main duties of the job
- You will work as part of the NM and wider Radiology team, supporting Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) in delivering a high quality, safe and patient focussed service.
- You will represent Nuclear Medicine, the wider Radiology team and TSDFT in a professional and appropriate manner.
- Contribute to safe working practices, ensuring full compliance with all local and national guidance and regulatory requirements.
- The service supports in the region of 1800 exams per year.
About us
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation where Hospital and Community services are managed as one. This contributes substantially to improving our patients care locally with the intention to have less reliance on acute bed-based care and to provide services closer to patients' homes. Working as part of the Nuclear Medicine team will help us to deliver timely examinations from all referrers.
The Trust serves a population of 260,000 with a catchment area covering Torbay and South Dartmoor. The population increases by approximately 100,000 in the summer as a result of tourism. Torbay Hospital is ideally situated in the town of Torquay, famed for its sandy beaches and water sports. For those who prefer dry land, Dartmoor is close by and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth are located approximately 18 and 35 miles away.
Why work with us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
If you are interested in applying for this post and would like to know more please contact the Superintendent of Nuclear Medicine, Joanna Bevan on 01803 655630.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
If you are interested in applying for this post and would like to know more please contact the Superintendent of Nuclear Medicine, Joanna Bevan on 01803 655630.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation and guidance associated with the manufacture and preparation of radionuclide.
- Knowledge of legislation regarding administration, storage and disposal of radioactivity decontamination techniques where necessary.
- Evidence that candidate is a good self organiser able to work under own initiative within proficiencies achieved
Qualifications and training
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent Healthcare Scientist Qualification
- Experience in Nuclear Medicine Imaging
Desirable
- Certificate of competence in iv cannulation
- Post graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine Imaging
- Recent experience of NHS Healthcare delivery
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation and guidance associated with the manufacture and preparation of radionuclide.
- Knowledge of legislation regarding administration, storage and disposal of radioactivity decontamination techniques where necessary.
- Evidence that candidate is a good self organiser able to work under own initiative within proficiencies achieved
Qualifications and training
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent Healthcare Scientist Qualification
- Experience in Nuclear Medicine Imaging
Desirable
- Certificate of competence in iv cannulation
- Post graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine Imaging
- Recent experience of NHS Healthcare delivery
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).
