Job summary
We are looking for a registered Radiographer or Clinical Technologist to join as a PET CT Service Manager . In this role you will provide a managerial and highly specialist technical service role to the Trust in order to deliver a safe, highly specialised diagnostic patient service.
You will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the PET CT service team and will be the point of contact for the PET admin team and Nuclear Medicine staff who may have clinical queries.
You'll work closely with the Service Manager of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT, the Head of Nuclear Medicine, Technologists and Radiographers in PET and the PET admin team.
Responsibility also includes being the lead trainer in PET CT and being responsible for ensuring the team has been adequately trained in their duties, including use of equipment, handling radioactive material and basic life support as well providing appropriate structured training for new staff or trainees in the field of PET CT.
This is a part time role of 22.5 hours a week; ideally split over 3 days a week.
There is a need to be part of the clinical team twice a week, with one day a week dedicated to admin work relating to managing the service.
We're looking for an individual who has a flexible work ethic to ensure smooth running of the service throughout its operational hours Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached further details of main duties and responsibilities in the attached job description.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Service Manager is responsible for supporting the management of the day to day PETCT service. This includes arranging staff rotas, patient bookings, radiopharmaceutical provision, patient administrations, daily equipment QC and equipment selection Management of the service includes continuous improvement and development of the service through the quality system, which is registered to ISO 9001:2000.
The post holder has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the PETCT service team. The post holder is the lead trainer in PETCT and is responsible for ensuring the team has been adequately trained in their duties including use of equipment, handling radioactive material and basic life support as well providing appropriate structured training for new staff or trainees in the field of PETCT. This role will work closely with the Service Lead for Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT, the Head of Nuclear Medicine, Technologists and Radiographers in PET and the PET admin team.
The post holder must be a registered Radiographer or Clinical Technologist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Service Manager is responsible for supporting the management of the day to day PETCT service. This includes arranging staff rotas, patient bookings, radiopharmaceutical provision, patient administrations, daily equipment QC and equipment selection Management of the service includes continuous improvement and development of the service through the quality system, which is registered to ISO 9001:2000.
The post holder has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the PETCT service team. The post holder is the lead trainer in PETCT and is responsible for ensuring the team has been adequately trained in their duties including use of equipment, handling radioactive material and basic life support as well providing appropriate structured training for new staff or trainees in the field of PETCT. This role will work closely with the Service Lead for Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT, the Head of Nuclear Medicine, Technologists and Radiographers in PET and the PET admin team.
The post holder must be a registered Radiographer or Clinical Technologist.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of PET CT clinical role
Desirable
- Leadership courses/experience
Clinical details
Essential
- Contrast knowledge and use of
Desirable
- Knowledge/ reference to range of PET CT scanning eg Brain, body, research, PSMA
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of PET CT clinical role
Desirable
- Leadership courses/experience
Clinical details
Essential
- Contrast knowledge and use of
Desirable
- Knowledge/ reference to range of PET CT scanning eg Brain, body, research, PSMA
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).
