Advanced Practitioner - Nuclear Medicine

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

If you have been looking for the perfect opportunity to progress your career in nuclear medicine this could be it. We are offering the successful candidate the freedom to choose the area of advanced practise that appeals the most to you. This could be either Nuclear Cardiology or Nuclear Medicine Reporting. A combination of both would also be possible.

We provide a wide range of diagnostic procedures within our modern purpose built department, offering specialist imaging such as lymphatic SPECT/CT to the Melanoma service.

This exciting opportunity has become available just as the department enters a new phase of development. We have just installed two Siemens Intevo Bold T16 scanners and both of these are high specification scanners capable of quantification SPECT, so there is no better time for an aspiring professional to join us.

Main duties of the job

To work in the Nuclear Medicine department performing high quality diagnostic examinations and to take an active role in the cardiac stressing rota. Offer expert advice and support to the department . Participate in any extended day, weekend, and Bank Holiday service provided by the department.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Date posted

22 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-0523-5293113

Job locations

Russells Hall

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates excellent presentation and communication skills

Desirable

  • Carried out audits and standard setting
  • Able to manage and prioritise workload

Experience

Essential

  • Practical experience, familiarity and proven abilities across the full range of nuclear medicine procedures including dispensing and giving radioactive i.v injections.

Desirable

  • Extensive clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography / equivalent Nuclear Medicine Degree
  • HCPC registration / Register of Clinical Technologists

Desirable

  • Master's degree
  • Post Grad diploma in nuclear medicine or equivalent
Person Specification

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates excellent presentation and communication skills

Desirable

  • Carried out audits and standard setting
  • Able to manage and prioritise workload

Experience

Essential

  • Practical experience, familiarity and proven abilities across the full range of nuclear medicine procedures including dispensing and giving radioactive i.v injections.

Desirable

  • Extensive clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography / equivalent Nuclear Medicine Degree
  • HCPC registration / Register of Clinical Technologists

Desirable

  • Master's degree
  • Post Grad diploma in nuclear medicine or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Nuclear Medicine Modality Lead

Alexander Neale

Alexander.Neale@nhs.net

01384244094

Date posted

22 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-0523-5293113

Job locations

Russells Hall

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ


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