Job summary
A position is available for a Clinical Technologist to work in the Nuclear Medicine Group. The successful candidate will be part of the team that provides the clinical Nuclear Medicine service to patients of The Christie. They will work in partnership with the Lead Clinical Technologist to manage the Clinical PET-CT service. The role includes management of the clinical trials within the Nuclear Medicine department in partnership with the Group Leader and the Lead Clinical Technologist.
The team provides a specialist imaging service using two SPECT-CT cameras 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.
Candidates should have a degree in a relevant science subject or equivalent; PgDip or equivalent, and substantial experience of working in clinical nuclear medicine and PET-CT. 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:1. Organising, managing, and act as Lead practitioner and take responsibility for the research / clinical trials work within Nuclear Medicine.
2. Contacts and collaborates with the referring doctors or research nurses to obtain correctly written request cards for the study.
3. Perform patient investigations in accordance with laid down protocols
4. Supervise more junior staff and assists in the training of staff, students and trainees.
5. Writing / updating protocols and training programmes for all trail procedures
6. Lead the education and training of other healthcare professionals and students in relation to clinical trials within Nuclear Medicine investigations
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
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs patient investigations and treatmentsReceives written requests for patient studies1.1. Authorises diagnostic tests under written procedures and in accordance with IRMER. 1.2. Refers requests not covered by the procedures to the ARSAC licence holder.1.3. Contacts and collaborates with the referring doctors or research nurses to obtain correctly written request cards for the study.1.4. Schedules tests in accordance with an appropriate timetable, ensuring that all preparations necessary for their conduct are made and all necessary supplies are ordered. 2. Administration to patients for diagnosis and therapy.Administers radioactive materials to patients, either orally or by intravenous injection. This may be for diagnosis or therapy. It may also be given as part of a research or clinical trial protocol. This involves: -2.1 Calculating the volume of material to be used for an individual patient dose, using information on the vial label and taking radioactive decay into account.2.2 Withdrawing the required volume of material into the receptacle to be used for administration (e.g., syringe or cup).2.3 Confirming the correct amount of radioactivity in the patient dose, using a radionuclide calibrator. Adjusting the amount if necessary.2.4 Administering the preparation to the patient according to the agreed protocol (sometimes involving specialist administration equipment). This may involve taking the patient doses to a ward for administration.2.5 Ensuring that all the required documentation is accurately kept.2.6 Ensuring the patient is aware of any radiation protection measures that they are required to follow, issuing written instructions as necessary.
3. Imaging procedures
Carries out imaging studies on patients in accordance with laid-down protocols, and those developed specifically for patients in clinical trials. This will include: -3.1 Setting up and overseeing daily and weekly QC testing of a range of sophisticated scintillation recording and imaging equipment. Checking the results, bringing any problems to the attention of physics staff.3.2 Manoeuvring the patient into the scanning positions, carrying out the imaging procedure, reviewing the results and deciding if further imaging is necessary.3.3 Preparing, analysing, and presenting the results for reporting. Prepare technical reports for a limited range of procedures. Analysis includes judgement of the optimum shape and position of computer-generated regions round anatomical structures and inspection of interim and final results for validity.
4. In vitro procedures
Carries out assays of radioactive materials in samples from patients. This includes: -4.1. Intravenous administration of the patient dose, and the withdrawal of subsequent blood samples from the patient.4.2. Preparation of reference solutions, and blood samples, performing their assay using specialist auto analysis equipment and computer programs.4.3. Preparation and processing of results.4.4. Keeping of all records associated with these tests in accordance with departmental procedures.
5. Department Administration5.1 Organise, manage, act as Lead practitioner and take responsibility for the research / clinical trials work within Nuclear Medicine.5.2 Carry out operational management duties on a daily basis.5.3 Provide specialist knowledge of the service delivery as well as performing a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on patients of all ages.5.4 Act as point of contact for users of the Nuclear Medicine / PET/CT / radionuclide therapy service dealing with colleagues, patients, carers and relatives in a helpful, reassuring and friendly manner.5.5 Deal with any patient enquiries / complaints in the first instance and communicate with the Lead Clinical Technologist where required to aid in the resolution of any issues.5.6 Support the other Specialist / Deputy Clinical Technologists and Lead Clinical Technologist with monitoring and managing staff time and performance ensuring adequate staffing in all areas during working hours. To adapt and manage departmental working patterns/ staffing to optimise service delivery.5.7 Act as RPS for the Nuclear Medicine department, particularly in relation to research / clinical trial protocols.
6. Teaching / Supervision / Human resources6.1 Supervises more junior members of the department and assists in the training of new staff, students and staff of other departments when seconded to the Nuclear Medicine and radionuclide therapy department as part of their training scheme.6.2 Undertake formalised assessments of staff training in Nuclear Medicine and formally assessing the trainees performance and development.6.3 Actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.6.4 Continually monitor, audit, and evaluate clinical practice of self and others. On results and reflection propose policies or service changes and devise training programmes, whilst ensuring implementation of new policies and procedures do not impact on other departments.6.5 Participate in the ESR process for staff within the department to assist in drawing up Personal Development Plans.6.6 Actively manage staff attendance and sickness management as well as disciplinary and grievance issues.6.7 Delivers and arranges teaching and training at graduate and postgraduate level in partnership with other healthcare professionals in partnership with higher education institutions.
7. Governance / Audit7.1 Undertake formal presentations of clinical and technical cases (complex and sensitive in context), within Nuclear Medicine and research, to staff within the multidisciplinary team. These will be presented at Governance / Audit / Training meetings or another forum appropriate to the subject presented.7.2 Lead the education and training of other healthcare professionals and students in relation to clinical trials within Nuclear Medicine investigations.7.3 Actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.7.4 Collect performance data for measurement of compliance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and manage breaches of KPI7.5 Update departmental SOPs / Policies when they are due renewal / update.
8. Financial8.1 There is no budgetary knowledge required other than to be aware that any increase in use will increase the cost of consumables within the department.8.2 Arrange orders of radiopharmaceuticals for research / clinical trials, totalling thousands of pounds per dose.8.3 Responsible for the effective and efficient use of resources, being aware of resource requirements and limitations.8.4 Ensure all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable delivery of efficient and safe care.8.5 Produce business cases for new equipment and service development8.6 Procurement of new equipment.NOTEThis job description indicates the duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to meet the present needs of the service across the Christie Network. Since from time to time these needs may change, it is necessary to recognize that the post holder must be willing to undertake other and/or different duties appropriate to the grade of the job that may, after discussion, assigned by the Lead Clinical Technologist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs patient investigations and treatmentsReceives written requests for patient studies1.1. Authorises diagnostic tests under written procedures and in accordance with IRMER. 1.2. Refers requests not covered by the procedures to the ARSAC licence holder.1.3. Contacts and collaborates with the referring doctors or research nurses to obtain correctly written request cards for the study.1.4. Schedules tests in accordance with an appropriate timetable, ensuring that all preparations necessary for their conduct are made and all necessary supplies are ordered. 2. Administration to patients for diagnosis and therapy.Administers radioactive materials to patients, either orally or by intravenous injection. This may be for diagnosis or therapy. It may also be given as part of a research or clinical trial protocol. This involves: -2.1 Calculating the volume of material to be used for an individual patient dose, using information on the vial label and taking radioactive decay into account.2.2 Withdrawing the required volume of material into the receptacle to be used for administration (e.g., syringe or cup).2.3 Confirming the correct amount of radioactivity in the patient dose, using a radionuclide calibrator. Adjusting the amount if necessary.2.4 Administering the preparation to the patient according to the agreed protocol (sometimes involving specialist administration equipment). This may involve taking the patient doses to a ward for administration.2.5 Ensuring that all the required documentation is accurately kept.2.6 Ensuring the patient is aware of any radiation protection measures that they are required to follow, issuing written instructions as necessary.
3. Imaging procedures
Carries out imaging studies on patients in accordance with laid-down protocols, and those developed specifically for patients in clinical trials. This will include: -3.1 Setting up and overseeing daily and weekly QC testing of a range of sophisticated scintillation recording and imaging equipment. Checking the results, bringing any problems to the attention of physics staff.3.2 Manoeuvring the patient into the scanning positions, carrying out the imaging procedure, reviewing the results and deciding if further imaging is necessary.3.3 Preparing, analysing, and presenting the results for reporting. Prepare technical reports for a limited range of procedures. Analysis includes judgement of the optimum shape and position of computer-generated regions round anatomical structures and inspection of interim and final results for validity.
4. In vitro procedures
Carries out assays of radioactive materials in samples from patients. This includes: -4.1. Intravenous administration of the patient dose, and the withdrawal of subsequent blood samples from the patient.4.2. Preparation of reference solutions, and blood samples, performing their assay using specialist auto analysis equipment and computer programs.4.3. Preparation and processing of results.4.4. Keeping of all records associated with these tests in accordance with departmental procedures.
5. Department Administration5.1 Organise, manage, act as Lead practitioner and take responsibility for the research / clinical trials work within Nuclear Medicine.5.2 Carry out operational management duties on a daily basis.5.3 Provide specialist knowledge of the service delivery as well as performing a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on patients of all ages.5.4 Act as point of contact for users of the Nuclear Medicine / PET/CT / radionuclide therapy service dealing with colleagues, patients, carers and relatives in a helpful, reassuring and friendly manner.5.5 Deal with any patient enquiries / complaints in the first instance and communicate with the Lead Clinical Technologist where required to aid in the resolution of any issues.5.6 Support the other Specialist / Deputy Clinical Technologists and Lead Clinical Technologist with monitoring and managing staff time and performance ensuring adequate staffing in all areas during working hours. To adapt and manage departmental working patterns/ staffing to optimise service delivery.5.7 Act as RPS for the Nuclear Medicine department, particularly in relation to research / clinical trial protocols.
6. Teaching / Supervision / Human resources6.1 Supervises more junior members of the department and assists in the training of new staff, students and staff of other departments when seconded to the Nuclear Medicine and radionuclide therapy department as part of their training scheme.6.2 Undertake formalised assessments of staff training in Nuclear Medicine and formally assessing the trainees performance and development.6.3 Actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.6.4 Continually monitor, audit, and evaluate clinical practice of self and others. On results and reflection propose policies or service changes and devise training programmes, whilst ensuring implementation of new policies and procedures do not impact on other departments.6.5 Participate in the ESR process for staff within the department to assist in drawing up Personal Development Plans.6.6 Actively manage staff attendance and sickness management as well as disciplinary and grievance issues.6.7 Delivers and arranges teaching and training at graduate and postgraduate level in partnership with other healthcare professionals in partnership with higher education institutions.
7. Governance / Audit7.1 Undertake formal presentations of clinical and technical cases (complex and sensitive in context), within Nuclear Medicine and research, to staff within the multidisciplinary team. These will be presented at Governance / Audit / Training meetings or another forum appropriate to the subject presented.7.2 Lead the education and training of other healthcare professionals and students in relation to clinical trials within Nuclear Medicine investigations.7.3 Actively involved in departmental quality groups and pro-active in the sharing of good practice.7.4 Collect performance data for measurement of compliance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and manage breaches of KPI7.5 Update departmental SOPs / Policies when they are due renewal / update.
8. Financial8.1 There is no budgetary knowledge required other than to be aware that any increase in use will increase the cost of consumables within the department.8.2 Arrange orders of radiopharmaceuticals for research / clinical trials, totalling thousands of pounds per dose.8.3 Responsible for the effective and efficient use of resources, being aware of resource requirements and limitations.8.4 Ensure all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable delivery of efficient and safe care.8.5 Produce business cases for new equipment and service development8.6 Procurement of new equipment.NOTEThis job description indicates the duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to meet the present needs of the service across the Christie Network. Since from time to time these needs may change, it is necessary to recognize that the post holder must be willing to undertake other and/or different duties appropriate to the grade of the job that may, after discussion, assigned by the Lead Clinical Technologist.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Scientific Degree (e.g., BSc) or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Knowledge and experience equivalent to MSc level Significant
- Experience of delivering teaching and training
- Appropriate state registration e.g., HCPC, RCT
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 5 years' experience of clinical Nuclear Medicine Previous research / clinical trial experience
Desirable
- Participation in CPD Previous NHS managerial experience
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.
- ILS Training
Desirable
- Venepuncture skills
- Evidence of problem solving
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of the basics of radiation protection including regulatory issues and aseptic technique.
- Advanced understanding of the principles of Nuclear Medicine
- Manual handling/lifting techniques
Desirable
- Advanced understanding of the principles of Nuclear Medicine
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Scientific Degree (e.g., BSc) or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Knowledge and experience equivalent to MSc level Significant
- Experience of delivering teaching and training
- Appropriate state registration e.g., HCPC, RCT
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 5 years' experience of clinical Nuclear Medicine Previous research / clinical trial experience
Desirable
- Participation in CPD Previous NHS managerial experience
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.
- ILS Training
Desirable
- Venepuncture skills
- Evidence of problem solving
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of the basics of radiation protection including regulatory issues and aseptic technique.
- Advanced understanding of the principles of Nuclear Medicine
- Manual handling/lifting techniques
Desirable
- Advanced understanding of the principles of Nuclear Medicine
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
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.
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).
