Job summary
The postholder will assist in ensuring a high quality patient experience whilst the patient is in the care of the Nuclear Medicine Section.
The postholder will assist with the management of radioactive materials and waste, and carry out equipment related, administrative and clerical tasks according to written procedures and under the direction of the Chief Technologist.
The post entails direct patient care, carrying out basic Nuclear Medicine investigations under indirect supervision, gaining peripheral venous access, operation of sensitive equipment and day-to-day stock control.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will assist in ensuring a high quality patient experience whilst the patient is in the care of the Nuclear Medicine Section.
The postholder will assist with the management of radioactive materials and waste, and carry out equipment related, administrative and clerical tasks according to written procedures and under the direction of the Chief Technologist.
The post entails direct patient care, carrying out basic Nuclear Medicine investigations under indirect supervision, gaining peripheral venous access, operation of sensitive equipment and day-to-day stock control.
About us
The postholder will assist with Nuclear Medicine imaging and non-imaging investigations acting under indirect supervision, as follows:
Assist with preparation: explain procedures to the patient and help motivate them, assist in laying out of supplies for special procedures, assist in obtaining relevant patient history
Select the appropriate imaging protocol on the gamma camera operating computer
Position the patient in preparation for simple and complex investigations (e.g. bone scans, cardiac scans)
Acquire simple image views e.g. planar bone scan images and lung scan images
Transfer standard images to PACS
The postholder will independently provide direct patient care as follows:
Assisting patients to get on and off examination couches and to the toilet, including the use of hoists, pat slides, slide sheets, wheelchairs and rotunda's
Escort and transport patients and relatives, including: liaison with porters and reception staff regarding timely transport of patients to and from the department;
Assist patients to dress/undress as necessary
Assist other staff with the management of difficult patients
Ensure continued patient safety in the scanning room
At any time while responsible for the patient, report any concerns about their well being to a more senior member of staff
At all times provide support, empathy and encouragement to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will assist with Nuclear Medicine imaging and non-imaging investigations acting under indirect supervision, as follows:
Assist with preparation: explain procedures to the patient and help motivate them, assist in laying out of supplies for special procedures, assist in obtaining relevant patient history
Select the appropriate imaging protocol on the gamma camera operating computer
Position the patient in preparation for simple and complex investigations (e.g. bone scans, cardiac scans)
Acquire simple image views e.g. planar bone scan images and lung scan images
Transfer standard images to PACS
The postholder will independently provide direct patient care as follows:
Assisting patients to get on and off examination couches and to the toilet, including the use of hoists, pat slides, slide sheets, wheelchairs and rotundas
Escort and transport patients and relatives, including: liaison with porters and reception staff regarding timely transport of patients to and from the department;
Assist patients to dress/undress as necessary
Assist other staff with the management of difficult patients
Ensure continued patient safety in the scanning room
At any time while responsible for the patient, report any concerns about their well being to a more senior member of staff
At all times provide support, empathy and encouragement to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will assist with Nuclear Medicine imaging and non-imaging investigations acting under indirect supervision, as follows:
Assist with preparation: explain procedures to the patient and help motivate them, assist in laying out of supplies for special procedures, assist in obtaining relevant patient history
Select the appropriate imaging protocol on the gamma camera operating computer
Position the patient in preparation for simple and complex investigations (e.g. bone scans, cardiac scans)
Acquire simple image views e.g. planar bone scan images and lung scan images
Transfer standard images to PACS
The postholder will independently provide direct patient care as follows:
Assisting patients to get on and off examination couches and to the toilet, including the use of hoists, pat slides, slide sheets, wheelchairs and rotundas
Escort and transport patients and relatives, including: liaison with porters and reception staff regarding timely transport of patients to and from the department;
Assist patients to dress/undress as necessary
Assist other staff with the management of difficult patients
Ensure continued patient safety in the scanning room
At any time while responsible for the patient, report any concerns about their well being to a more senior member of staff
At all times provide support, empathy and encouragement to patients.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in health care related topic
- Basic Nuclear Medicine imaging techniques
- Venepuncture and venous cannulation competencies
- Radiology Information System (CRIS) basic data entry
- Basic life support
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare imaging environment
- Work with ionising radiationsWork with ionising radiations
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to assess initial image quality against set criteria for acceptability
- Demonstrate an ability to assess the needs of the patient in their care and communicate these to others as necessary
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically able to perform patient imaging and assistance duties
- Accuracy in patient positioning
- Basic keyboard skills
- Dexterity and accuracy in performing venepuncture
Desirable
- Evidence of moving and handling training
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Enhanced CRB clearance
- Caring
- Enthusiastic and well motivated
- Maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of moving and handling training
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Planning and organisation skill
Essential
- Able to plan to maintain stock levels of general consumables and organise their storage
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in health care related topic
- Basic Nuclear Medicine imaging techniques
- Venepuncture and venous cannulation competencies
- Radiology Information System (CRIS) basic data entry
- Basic life support
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare imaging environment
- Work with ionising radiationsWork with ionising radiations
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to assess initial image quality against set criteria for acceptability
- Demonstrate an ability to assess the needs of the patient in their care and communicate these to others as necessary
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically able to perform patient imaging and assistance duties
- Accuracy in patient positioning
- Basic keyboard skills
- Dexterity and accuracy in performing venepuncture
Desirable
- Evidence of moving and handling training
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Enhanced CRB clearance
- Caring
- Enthusiastic and well motivated
- Maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of moving and handling training
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Planning and organisation skill
Essential
- Able to plan to maintain stock levels of general consumables and organise their storage
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.