Job summary
The role of this post is to play a supporting role in the field of PET/CT imaging as well as general nuclear medicine service duties where possible. This includes developing and maintaining an efficient service with regard to carrying out PET/CT studies. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the PET/CT service manager and PET/CT technologists to provide robust service provision. The post will still have a role in general Nuclear Medicine to help support staff rotation and to enable the post holder to maintain skills in Nuclear Medicine if possible.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the service manager with updating the relevant Standard Operating Procedures when required and will help implement and co-ordinate, where required, any changes to the operating times such as extended service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform routine and non-routine PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine procedures. Decisions relating to clinical priorities are the responsibility of the Consultants in Nuclear Medicine. The Grade C Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine is responsible for factors affecting the overall quality of the service. The work nevertheless involves significant personal responsibility for patient care and for operating complex equipment
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC/SCOTVEC/HNC or degree or equivalent in an appropriate scientific subject
Experience
Essential
- oproven track record of experience of scientific/technical work in a clinical environment.
- oExperience in Nuclear Medicine image analysis
- oExperience with managing and/or leading a team
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Practical efficacy with expensive, manually operated and computer-controlled clinical equipment to perform PET/CT imaging investigations on the full range of patients referred to the Nuclear Medicine PET/CT service
- Understanding of the technical details necessary to perform PET/CT scans with computer interface, including computer analysis, quality control and computer based booking system
- Proven track record of competence in work involving patient care
- Proven track record of competence drawing up and administering i.v. injections and in the use of unsealed radioactive sources particularly with heavy shielding.
- Ability to carry out radiation monitoring and decontamination if necessary
Desirable
- Able to work in accordance with Local Rules, relevant legislation, codes of practice and regulations relating to the use of radioactive material, including the Ionising Radiations Regulations of 2017 and the Medicines Act and the Radioactive Substances Act
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and professional approach
- Commitment to working with and for patients
- Good attendance record
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to organise and prioritise work, and cope with high pressure
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC/SCOTVEC/HNC or degree or equivalent in an appropriate scientific subject
Experience
Essential
- oproven track record of experience of scientific/technical work in a clinical environment.
- oExperience in Nuclear Medicine image analysis
- oExperience with managing and/or leading a team
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Practical efficacy with expensive, manually operated and computer-controlled clinical equipment to perform PET/CT imaging investigations on the full range of patients referred to the Nuclear Medicine PET/CT service
- Understanding of the technical details necessary to perform PET/CT scans with computer interface, including computer analysis, quality control and computer based booking system
- Proven track record of competence in work involving patient care
- Proven track record of competence drawing up and administering i.v. injections and in the use of unsealed radioactive sources particularly with heavy shielding.
- Ability to carry out radiation monitoring and decontamination if necessary
Desirable
- Able to work in accordance with Local Rules, relevant legislation, codes of practice and regulations relating to the use of radioactive material, including the Ionising Radiations Regulations of 2017 and the Medicines Act and the Radioactive Substances Act
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and professional approach
- Commitment to working with and for patients
- Good attendance record
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to organise and prioritise work, and cope with high pressure
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).
