Job summary
Do you want to work as a respected and valued Specialist Nuclear Medicine Technologist based at Southend Hospital.
The Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Radiotherapy Department, are looking for a highly experienced Technologist. You will be part of the Senior team supporting the Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Southend and the other Nuclear Medicine sites within the MSE.
The Section has in place plans for 5 New Pro.specta SPECT/CT scanners (two at the Southend Site) to be installed and a genuine drive for developing new and improving techniques within the section. The Southend site provides MRT and GFR services
Main duties of the job
- To carry out specialist role assessing, diagnosing and/or treating own caseload of patients and maintaining associated records
- To carry out patient investigations relating to gamma camera studies, SPECT-CT scans, and non-imaging investigations.
- To dispense and administer diagnostic quantities of radioactive material, including administration by intravenous injection.
- To dispense and administer therapeutic quantities of radiopharmaceuticals as specified by the ARSAC certificate holders, where those materials are to be administered orally.
- To dispense and administer therapeutic quantities of radiopharmaceuticals as specified by the ARSAC certificate holders, where those materials are to be administered by intravenous injection.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
- PgD/MSc Nuclear Medicine, or equivalent experience to MSc level.
- Cannulation/IV Administration qualification
- HCPC Registration as a Radiographer or registration with an appropriate PSA accredited register (e.g., RCT, AHCS) as a Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience
Experience
Essential
- MRT experience in I131 Administration
Desirable
- Ra223 Lu177 administration
Experience
Desirable
- Appointed as Nuclear Medicine RPS
Experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
- PgD/MSc Nuclear Medicine, or equivalent experience to MSc level.
- Cannulation/IV Administration qualification
- HCPC Registration as a Radiographer or registration with an appropriate PSA accredited register (e.g., RCT, AHCS) as a Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualification experience
Experience
Essential
- MRT experience in I131 Administration
Desirable
- Ra223 Lu177 administration
Experience
Desirable
- Appointed as Nuclear Medicine RPS
Experience
Desirable
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).
