Job summary
A position is available for a Radiographer /Clinical Technologist to work in the Nuclear Medicine department at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The Christie is situated in south Manchester and is an international leader in cancer research and development. It is the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe.
You would form part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides the clinical Nuclear Medicine service to patients of The Christie. The team provides a specialist imaging service using two SPECT-CT cameras, a single head cardiac gamma camera, and a PET-CT scanner. It also provides extensive molecular radiotherapy and in-vitro services. The working pattern will include extended working days and weekends.
Applicants should have a degree in a relevant science subject or equivalent, PgDip or equivalent in Nuclear Medicine and substantial experience of working in clinical nuclear medicine. Candidates will be required to maintain or work towards membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists, or State Registration as a Radiographer.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities include:
- To be part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Perform patient investigations and treatments.
- Administer radioactive materials for both diagnostic and therapy investigations
- Carry out imaging procedures in accordance with laid down protocols.
- Supervise more junior staff and assists in the training of students and trainees.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Scientific Degree (e.g. BSc) or equivalent in a relevant subject Postgraduate diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject (or working towards)
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of clinical Nuclear Medicine, including experience in the specialist areas
Skills
Essential
- Sympathetic approach to patients Good communication skills.
- Ability to work both within a team, and independently.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible written records
- Ability to work safely, quickly and meticulously with good manipulative skills
- Conscientious approach
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the basics of radiation protection including regulatory issues and aseptic technique.
- Good understanding of the principles of Nuclear Medicine. Manual handling/lifting techniques
Desirable
- Good understanding of the principles of radionuclide therapy
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Flexible approach to working hours.
Desirable
- Sufficient knowledge, experience and maturity to be included in the list of names of members of staff who can be called out in an emergency, occurring out of office hours.
- Participation in CPD Named on the voluntary register of clinical technologists held by the IPEM
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Scientific Degree (e.g. BSc) or equivalent in a relevant subject Postgraduate diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject (or working towards)
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of clinical Nuclear Medicine, including experience in the specialist areas
Skills
Essential
- Sympathetic approach to patients Good communication skills.
- Ability to work both within a team, and independently.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible written records
- Ability to work safely, quickly and meticulously with good manipulative skills
- Conscientious approach
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the basics of radiation protection including regulatory issues and aseptic technique.
- Good understanding of the principles of Nuclear Medicine. Manual handling/lifting techniques
Desirable
- Good understanding of the principles of radionuclide therapy
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Flexible approach to working hours.
Desirable
- Sufficient knowledge, experience and maturity to be included in the list of names of members of staff who can be called out in an emergency, occurring out of office hours.
- Participation in CPD Named on the voluntary register of clinical technologists held by the IPEM
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).
