Job summary
This
nuclear medicine Clinical Technologist post forms part of a team dedicated to
providing high quality Medical Physics services across South Tyneside &
Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
The
service is managed by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and
provides about 10,000 diagnostic nuclear medicine patient investigations per
year, 3,500 bone density measurements per year and 100 benign radionuclide
therapy administrations. Currently the
service has a solid state SPECT/CT scanner, three dual detector gamma cameras,
a dedicated cardiac camera and 2 bone densitometers.
The hours of the post are 37.5 hours per week,
generally 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday and usually between 7:15 and
18:00 (depending on duties). You may be
required to work on projects at any of the three units, but the main part of
your role will be based at either Sunderland Royal Hospital or South Tyneside Hospital.
For an informal discussion, please contact Mark
Gannon, Head of Clinical Nuclear Medicine via mark.gannon3@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Duties include preparation, dispensing and
administration of sterile radioactive materials; acquisition of imaging data,
analysing and calculating results and the disposal of radioactive waste
material.
You will be working within a friendly,
multidisciplinary team of clinical scientists, technologists, medical, nursing
and clerical staff.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To obtain the optimum information
from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and
accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition
To ensure the safety, care and
welfare of each patient (many being seriously ill) throughout their
investigation
To operate complex nuclear medicine
equipment and bone densitometry X-ray equipment with precision and
dexterity and in a safe manner
To maintain all standards and
working practices necessary for the safe handling and use of radioactive
materials.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To obtain the optimum information
from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and
accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition
To ensure the safety, care and
welfare of each patient (many being seriously ill) throughout their
investigation
To operate complex nuclear medicine
equipment and bone densitometry X-ray equipment with precision and
dexterity and in a safe manner
To maintain all standards and
working practices necessary for the safe handling and use of radioactive
materials.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in radiology or nuclear medicine department
Desirable
- Experience in Bone Densitometry
- Experience in taking blood samples
- Experience in simple laboratory procedures
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to move and handle objects safely
- Ability to move and handle patients safely
Desirable
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post which will require cross site working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Tyneside and SRH sites when required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good IT Skills
- A good knowledge and understanding of relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioisotopes.
- Degree in Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) - another relevant degree may be accepted (e.g. Applied Physics, Radiography Degree, Biomedical Science).
- Registered with the Register for Clinical Technologists or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work
Desirable
- Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly and competently, with vital speed in the event of a patient emergency.
- Understanding and knowledge of the operation of bone densitometry equipment.
- Some knowledge or experience in the field of Physiological Measurement
- Further training / experience in Nuclear Medicine to diploma level.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good customer care skills
- Excellent team player
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
- Able to work on own within set boundaries
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in radiology or nuclear medicine department
Desirable
- Experience in Bone Densitometry
- Experience in taking blood samples
- Experience in simple laboratory procedures
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to move and handle objects safely
- Ability to move and handle patients safely
Desirable
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post which will require cross site working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Tyneside and SRH sites when required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good IT Skills
- A good knowledge and understanding of relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioisotopes.
- Degree in Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) - another relevant degree may be accepted (e.g. Applied Physics, Radiography Degree, Biomedical Science).
- Registered with the Register for Clinical Technologists or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work
Desirable
- Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly and competently, with vital speed in the event of a patient emergency.
- Understanding and knowledge of the operation of bone densitometry equipment.
- Some knowledge or experience in the field of Physiological Measurement
- Further training / experience in Nuclear Medicine to diploma level.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good customer care skills
- Excellent team player
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
- Able to work on own within set boundaries
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).
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