Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Radiographer/NMT to join the Nuclear Medicine team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This post is for a candidate with Nuclear Medicine experience with an interest in Paediatrics. The Nuclear Medicine department provides diagnostic imaging for patients from 0- 18yrs old with a variety of conditions. The procedures you will be involved in include renal, lung, gastric, neuro and oncology examinations. The department currently has 3 gamma cameras including an Intevo SPECT CT. The department will also be expanding into the new GOSH children's cancer center including installing state of the art PET/CT.
The post holder will be joining an existing team of Radiographers including the Superintendent Technologist, Band 7 Static Nuclear Medicine Radiographers/MTO and Band 6 Rotational Radiographers. It would be expected that the post holder would be employed on a 9-5 Monday to Friday shift. You will be working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team in providing this service. Good communication skills and excellent team working abilities are essential for this post. Research opportunities and study leave are actively encouraged and staff within the department take active roles in national and international conferences
For further information about this post or to arrange an informal visit please contact Gemma Heath Nuclear Medicine Superintendent via Email Gemma.Heath@gosh.nhs.uk telephone 0207 4059200 ext 5220
Main duties of the job
- To undertake specialist Nuclear Medicine duties in the dedicated imaging suite in a paediatric tertiary referral centre.
- Working in conjunction with the Superintendent, the post holder will support with the daily organisation of the imaging services, ensuring the delivery of a professional, high quality, effective and flexible service always that is responsive to the needs of the patients and the clinicians. They will also support the Superintendent in the management and running of the Department, including delegated tasks and responsibilities
- The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Radiologists, to review, revise and implement scanning techniques and protocols.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of: Clinical Governance
- Quality assurance
- Data Protection Act
- IRMER 2000
- Signification post qualification experience
- Working knowledge of PACS and EPIC system
- Experience of quality assurance, research, and audit
- Experience in General Nuclear Medicine Imaging
- Interest in working with children
- Signification post qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience in SPECT/CT imaging
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Understand the needs of the child/young person
- Ability to empathise with the children and their parents
- Ability to work on own initiative
- A flexible outlook to the working day
- Planning and organisational skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Problem solving skills
- Leadership skills in a team environment
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- 1)Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. 2)Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. 3)Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree (BSc) in radiological sciences or equivalent
- Certificate Nuclear Medicine (or suitable equivalent alternative)
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Diploma Nuclear Medicine
- Other Post graduate qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of: Clinical Governance
- Quality assurance
- Data Protection Act
- IRMER 2000
- Signification post qualification experience
- Working knowledge of PACS and EPIC system
- Experience of quality assurance, research, and audit
- Experience in General Nuclear Medicine Imaging
- Interest in working with children
- Signification post qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience in SPECT/CT imaging
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Understand the needs of the child/young person
- Ability to empathise with the children and their parents
- Ability to work on own initiative
- A flexible outlook to the working day
- Planning and organisational skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Problem solving skills
- Leadership skills in a team environment
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- 1)Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. 2)Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. 3)Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree (BSc) in radiological sciences or equivalent
- Certificate Nuclear Medicine (or suitable equivalent alternative)
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Diploma Nuclear Medicine
- Other Post graduate qualification
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
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
