Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Nuclear Medicine Technologists/Radiographer to join our multidisciplinary team.
Our Nuclear Medicine and PET CT departments are spread across three sites: Charing Cross Hospital, St Mary's Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital. The successful candidates would be expected to cover workload across all of the three sites on a rotational basis. We do not have an onsite radiopharmacy, our radiopharmaceuticals are provided to us by an external supplier.
The trust wide PET/CT service is based at Charing Cross Hospital and utilises a Siemens Biograph Vision scanner. Our PET CT service includes 18F-FDG, 68Ga-Dotatate, 68Ga-PSMA, 18F-Choline, 18F-Amyloid studies and numerous research studies using a wide range of radioisotopes.
At Hammersmith Hospital there are two Siemens Intevo Bold SPECT CT scanners which provide a wide variety of hybrid imaging as well as supporting an ever expanding therapy service. Examples of these are bone, parathyroid, stress and rest myocardial perfusion, DAT scans, 177Lutetium, SIRTeX and Therasphere therapies. At our St Mary's Hospital site we deliver a nuclear medicine paediatric service as well as a number of other nuclear medicine studies such as SeHCATS, Lymphoscintigrams, and Gastric Emptying's.
The successful post holder would be joining an exceptional team who have shared values and provide high quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
- To provide an efficient and professional nuclear medicine service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
- Assist Deputy Superintendent Radiographer / Chief Technologist.
- To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development (CPD).
- To provide staff training and supervision of junior staff and students
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location. As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. Youll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. Youll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc in a Science subject or BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- Radiographer - State registration with HPC
- Post graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- For the MTO, Membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists
- Further professional qualifications
Experience
Essential
- 1 year full time professional experience in a Nuclear Medicine Dept.
- 2 years' experience in direct patient care
- Understand and comply with relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience in SPECT/CT
- PET/CT Experience
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of nuclear medicine instruments
- Experience in data acquisition and analysis of general nuclear medicine procedures
- Computer literate
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- I.V. administration and cannulation skill
- Competent in non-imaging investigations and analysis
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc in a Science subject or BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- Radiographer - State registration with HPC
- Post graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- For the MTO, Membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists
- Further professional qualifications
Experience
Essential
- 1 year full time professional experience in a Nuclear Medicine Dept.
- 2 years' experience in direct patient care
- Understand and comply with relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience in SPECT/CT
- PET/CT Experience
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of nuclear medicine instruments
- Experience in data acquisition and analysis of general nuclear medicine procedures
- Computer literate
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- I.V. administration and cannulation skill
- Competent in non-imaging investigations and analysis
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).
