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.
The hours of the Post are 37.5 hours per week, generally 7.5 hours
per-day, Monday to Friday, and usually between 07:15 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 South Tyneside/Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Those who are not currently registered with either the
Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (VRCT) or Registration with the
Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), will be considered for the role.
Successful Candidates without registration will be Appointed to a Band 5
Healthcare Scientist Practitioner role on fixed-term contract up to 12 months
to allow time to obtain Registration. If the necessary Registration and
competencies are not achieved within this 12-month period, the Appointee will
remain at Band 5 and the fixed-term Contract will end upon its expiry.
For an informal discussion, please contact Glenn
Guthrie, Chief Technologist (glenn.guthrie@nhs.net) or David Donohue, Lead Technologist, South
Tyneside (David.donohue@nhs.net).
Main duties of the job
Currently the Service has a solid state SPECT / CT scanner, three
dual detector gamma cameras, a dedicated cardiac camera and two bone
densitometers.
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.
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.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To obtain the optimum information from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.
PLEASE REFER TO 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.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
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.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge and understanding of relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioisotopes.
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work.
- 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.
- Good IT Skills
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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- 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).
Desirable
- Further training / experience in Nuclear Medicine to Diploma level.
Person Specification
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.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge and understanding of relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioisotopes.
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work.
- 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.
- Good IT Skills
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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- 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).
Desirable
- Further training / experience in Nuclear Medicine to Diploma level.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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