Job summary
We are a vibrant, friendly and multi-disciplinary team working in the Institute of Nuclear Medicine at UCLH. The INM provides a comprehensive research and clinical PET/MR, PET/CT, SPECT/CT and general nuclear medicine imaging and bone densitometry service to UCLH Trust, the London PCTs and other Trust within the UK.
Main duties of the job
We have an extensive and internationally recognised research programme with University College London and other external collaborators. We commissioned the first PET/MR in this country in March 2012 in the MacMillan Cancer Centre. Currently, a broad range of research studies and trials are underway utilizing advanced MR and PET acquisition techniques, targeting important diseases in Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology and Immunity/Inflammation. A clinical service runs concurrently with the research PETMR service.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital Eastman Dental Hospital Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the PETMR service, there is a large and varied clinical & research workload in the rest of the department, provided by a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment including three dedicated PET/CT systems (64 slice and 16 slice), four SPECT/CT systems, of which two have full diagnostic CT capability.
In addition, we have a growing Molecular Radiotherapy service.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer
Band 6 (37.5 hours per week)
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and help to promote our Nuclear Medicine service. You will be a radiographer with a recognised qualification and HCPC registration, or Nuclear medicine technologist with RCT registration. Technologists without RCT registration will be expected to have obtained this within 6 months of joining, as part of probation objectives. Training will be given depending on your level of experience so that you may take an active part in all the clinical and research work performed within the department.
You will spend most of your time working in the Nuclear Medicine department, however, may rotate through to the MacMillan Cancer Center, to provide support as required.
For more details please contact:
Darren Walls darren.walls@nhs.net or Rachel Hibbert r.hibbert1@nhs.net
Tel: 0203 447 0545
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the PETMR service, there is a large and varied clinical & research workload in the rest of the department, provided by a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment including three dedicated PET/CT systems (64 slice and 16 slice), four SPECT/CT systems, of which two have full diagnostic CT capability.
In addition, we have a growing Molecular Radiotherapy service.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer
Band 6 (37.5 hours per week)
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and help to promote our Nuclear Medicine service. You will be a radiographer with a recognised qualification and HCPC registration, or Nuclear medicine technologist with RCT registration. Technologists without RCT registration will be expected to have obtained this within 6 months of joining, as part of probation objectives. Training will be given depending on your level of experience so that you may take an active part in all the clinical and research work performed within the department.
You will spend most of your time working in the Nuclear Medicine department, however, may rotate through to the MacMillan Cancer Center, to provide support as required.
For more details please contact:
Darren Walls darren.walls@nhs.net or Rachel Hibbert r.hibbert1@nhs.net
Tel: 0203 447 0545
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine
- State Registration with HCPC or RCT
- Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence that knowledge of general nuclear medicine and/or PET imaging techniques are up to date.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic/ technologist experience
- Evidence of experience in (speciality/ modality).
- Experience of working with junior staff and students.
Desirable
- Experience in more than one hospital.
- Evidence of experience of first line management.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
- Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts
- Good standard of computer literacy
- Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
- Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students and junior radiographic staff to a required standard.
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Good knowledge of Radiation Safety and Protection. Updated knowledge of IR(ME)R17 and IRR17
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine
- State Registration with HCPC or RCT
- Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence that knowledge of general nuclear medicine and/or PET imaging techniques are up to date.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic/ technologist experience
- Evidence of experience in (speciality/ modality).
- Experience of working with junior staff and students.
Desirable
- Experience in more than one hospital.
- Evidence of experience of first line management.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
- Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts
- Good standard of computer literacy
- Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
- Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students and junior radiographic staff to a required standard.
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Good knowledge of Radiation Safety and Protection. Updated knowledge of IR(ME)R17 and IRR17
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
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).
