Job summary
This is an opportunity to join a large multidisciplinary team providing a comprehensive imaging , non-imaging and therapeutic radionuclide service.
The department is equipped with a GE MI GEN2 PET/CT, 2 GE 870 DR SPECT/CT and 1 GE 870 Starguide scanners and 1 GE DEXA scanner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and perform clinical Nuclear Medicine procedures whilst providing a high level of patient care. You will participate in all Nuclear Medicine imaging and non-imaging services . You will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of the patient experience are of the highest standard whilst adhering to appropriate legislation and Trust policy.
As a senior member of the team, you will act in a supervisory capacity providing direction, leadership and support to your colleagues.
The successful candidate will have significant experience of Nuclear Medicine and you will be required to work in a timely, organised and caring manner to deliver a high quality, patient focused service.
Participation in all aspects of Continuing Professional Development is expected. Registration as a Radiographer, or registration with an appropriate PSA-accredited register (for example, the RCT or AHCS) as a Clinical Technologist specialising in Nuclear Medicine is essential.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT department on the RLUH site and to ensure service standardisation within the 7/24 hour service.
- To act as the radiographic clinical expert in their relevant field, this includes decisions re further imaging .
- To liaise closely with lead clinicians thus contributing to the effective running of the service.
- To protocol Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT requests under guidance of ARSAC holder.
- To be responsible for the monitoring and ordering where appropriate of radiology consumables within the Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT suites.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.
- Maintain a team of radiographers to a level of competency where they can operate the unit smoothly in times of the post holders absence and are able to provide a first-class service.
- To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.
- To ensure effective communication with patients, carers, and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.
- To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.
- Supervision of and participating in training of all grades of assistants and radiographers in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT department on the RLUH site and to ensure service standardisation within the 7/24 hour service.
- To act as the radiographic clinical expert in their relevant field, this includes decisions re further imaging .
- To liaise closely with lead clinicians thus contributing to the effective running of the service.
- To protocol Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT requests under guidance of ARSAC holder.
- To be responsible for the monitoring and ordering where appropriate of radiology consumables within the Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT suites.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.
- Maintain a team of radiographers to a level of competency where they can operate the unit smoothly in times of the post holders absence and are able to provide a first-class service.
- To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.
- To ensure effective communication with patients, carers, and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.
- To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.
- Supervision of and participating in training of all grades of assistants and radiographers in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
Desirable
- MSc or Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in radiography
- Supervision of radiographic staff
- Experience of Modernisation Agenda
Desirable
- Audit
- Management Experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to train/mentor staff
Desirable
- IT skills. Word processing, E.Mail and spread sheets
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to task
- Works on own initiative
- Works as a team player
- Diplomatic/Approachable/Visionary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
Desirable
- MSc or Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in radiography
- Supervision of radiographic staff
- Experience of Modernisation Agenda
Desirable
- Audit
- Management Experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to train/mentor staff
Desirable
- IT skills. Word processing, E.Mail and spread sheets
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to task
- Works on own initiative
- Works as a team player
- Diplomatic/Approachable/Visionary
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).
