Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our team of Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologists/Radiographers based in Sheffield.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Clinical Technologists/Radiographer to act as Quality Lead for Nuclear Medicine Regulatory Compliance and Senior Radiation Protection Supervisor.This is an exciting opportunity to join the team providing Nuclear Medicine (NM) services to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust(STH) as well as providing services/support to other Trusts in the local region.
The successful candidate will put patient care at the centre of their work and demonstrate excellent team working skills alongside the largermultidisciplinary team providing Nuclear Medicine services.Candidates will be a registered Clinical Technologists/Radiographer in the nuclear medicine speciality and have demonstrated an ability towork both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will be experienced Clinical tech/Radiographer specialising in nuclear medicine with pervious roles/knowledge as an RPS/Quality lead who have demonstrated an ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Part of the larger Medical Imaging and Medical Physics Directorate, the Nuclear Medicine service at STH is a large and comprehensive servicewith expertise in diagnostic imaging and non-imaging, radiopharmacy and molecular radiotherapy. It operates on three STH sites across Sheffieldas well as supporting external Trusts in the local region.STH Nuclear Medicine is a four-camera department performing 6,000 investigations per year.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS andresearch sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies tosupport employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Medical Physics Department and the Nuclear Medicine Section are accredited training centres for clinical scientists and clinical technologistsrespectively. The department also has a strong record of involvement with a number of local, national and international research trials.
Sheffield offers all the benefits of a vibrant university city while its location on the edge of the Peak District means that there is easy access tocountryside with renowned walking, cycling and climbing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational degree (Hon.) in Nuclear Medicine or relevant scientific subject with experience equivalent to satisfy requirements of the register of Clinical Technologists.
- Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent experience in Nuclear Medicine, Radiopharmacy or equivalent level of knowledge.
- Registration as, or qualifications and experience as to enable immediate registration as a Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) / Registration as a Radiographer with the HCPC.
- Management qualification, or experience in the managing of teams.
- Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD.
Desirable
- oTeaching / training qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as Radiation Protection Supervisor (Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 defined).
- Significant post-qualification knowledge and experience in Clinical Nuclear Medicine and radiopharmacy acquired through in-depth experience of relevant aspects of the subject area involving a wide range of investigations including complex and non-routine work.
- Experience in clinical audit and taking action on findings.
Desirable
- Experience in a lead technical position at a senior grade.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational degree (Hon.) in Nuclear Medicine or relevant scientific subject with experience equivalent to satisfy requirements of the register of Clinical Technologists.
- Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent experience in Nuclear Medicine, Radiopharmacy or equivalent level of knowledge.
- Registration as, or qualifications and experience as to enable immediate registration as a Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) / Registration as a Radiographer with the HCPC.
- Management qualification, or experience in the managing of teams.
- Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD.
Desirable
- oTeaching / training qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as Radiation Protection Supervisor (Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 defined).
- Significant post-qualification knowledge and experience in Clinical Nuclear Medicine and radiopharmacy acquired through in-depth experience of relevant aspects of the subject area involving a wide range of investigations including complex and non-routine work.
- Experience in clinical audit and taking action on findings.
Desirable
- Experience in a lead technical position at a senior grade.
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).
