Job summary
The Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/ Technologist post is required to provide the highest quality clinical care whilst performing routine Nuclear Medicine procedures and investigations.
As part of the position, the post holder will be involved in performing a wide range of diagnostic procedures on patients of all ages, who are suffering from a wide range of illnesses including cancer, requiring empathy and skills to help patients through difficult and complex procedures.
The post holder will be required to perform all investigations according to technical protocols described in the standard operating procedures using highly specialised equipment with a value in excess of half a million pounds per unit. Complex procedures are to be undertaken with the cooperation of senior team members.
The post holder will be required to participate in the routine quality assurance programme within the department and ensure a safe working environment in accordance with local rules for radiation protection and Health and Safety.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Main duties of the job
o Perform routine Nuclear Medicine procedures under indirect supervision, in a timely and accurate manner with due regard to the Health and Safety of self, staff and patients. To be able to operate most hardware and software used in the department.o To take responsibility for patient consent, identification and relevant clinical history taking prior to commencement of the procedure in accordance with Trust and professional legislationo Ensure that all standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines are adhered to.o Provide clear instructions to staff, patients and relatives as necessary.o Optimally use all supporting and immobilisation devices on patients to achieve diagnostically accurate studies.o To ensure that all images are of the highest diagnostic quality possible and that they are presented for reporting in timely and accurate manner.o Assist in routine Quality Assurance of all relevant equipment and take responsibility for reporting discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital 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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
University College Hospital is part of the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust which has a reputation for innovation, research and providing excellent patient-focused care. The hospital is situated in the heart of the West end within easy reach of high street shops and the many amenities that London has to offer.
The UCH Imaging Division has a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art equipment, including 5 MRI, 4 CT scanners, a digital Interventional Suite and 9 digital X-ray rooms. The Nuclear Medicine department houses 2 PETCT scanners and the UKs first PETMR scanner installed in 2013, 2 SPECTCT Gamma cameras, 1 x SPECT camera (with 2 new SPECTCT cameras planned for installation in the near future) and 1 Bone Densitometry scanner, all fully integrated with a new PACS system.
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic radiographers to join our forward-thinking and friendly department right in the heart of Londons West End.
Job Purpose
Including but not limited to:
- To ensure that the department delivers a high-quality patient experience
- To ensure the safety of all patients, staff and visitors to the department
- To liaise with the other modalities within the department to ensure that room utilisation is maximised and to prioritise patients to ensure optimum efficiency and service quality between different areas within the department
- To ensure that the images produced are of the highest possible quality as befits a department with an international reputation and to lead by example
- To ensure all data inputs are accurately recorded in order to maintain integrity of data for both patients and service
- To ensure that a high personal level of professional practice is maintained and extended though participation in Professional Development
- To participate in departmental and division activities such as Health and Safety, Audit, Research, Clinical Governance and investigation of adverse incidents and complaints
- To rotate through PET/CT, SPECT/CT, DEXA and PET/MRI
- To participate in the 7-day week and extended day as required.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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
University College Hospital is part of the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust which has a reputation for innovation, research and providing excellent patient-focused care. The hospital is situated in the heart of the West end within easy reach of high street shops and the many amenities that London has to offer.
The UCH Imaging Division has a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art equipment, including 5 MRI, 4 CT scanners, a digital Interventional Suite and 9 digital X-ray rooms. The Nuclear Medicine department houses 2 PETCT scanners and the UKs first PETMR scanner installed in 2013, 2 SPECTCT Gamma cameras, 1 x SPECT camera (with 2 new SPECTCT cameras planned for installation in the near future) and 1 Bone Densitometry scanner, all fully integrated with a new PACS system.
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic radiographers to join our forward-thinking and friendly department right in the heart of Londons West End.
Job Purpose
Including but not limited to:
- To ensure that the department delivers a high-quality patient experience
- To ensure the safety of all patients, staff and visitors to the department
- To liaise with the other modalities within the department to ensure that room utilisation is maximised and to prioritise patients to ensure optimum efficiency and service quality between different areas within the department
- To ensure that the images produced are of the highest possible quality as befits a department with an international reputation and to lead by example
- To ensure all data inputs are accurately recorded in order to maintain integrity of data for both patients and service
- To ensure that a high personal level of professional practice is maintained and extended though participation in Professional Development
- To participate in departmental and division activities such as Health and Safety, Audit, Research, Clinical Governance and investigation of adverse incidents and complaints
- To rotate through PET/CT, SPECT/CT, DEXA and PET/MRI
- To participate in the 7-day week and extended day as required.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/Nuclear Medicine or direct equivalent experience
Desirable
- PgD/MSc Nuclear Medicine or equivalent. Cannulation/IV Administration qualification.
Professional/Statutory Registration
Essential
- To be in the process of obtaining registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body.
Desirable
- Registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body.
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant experience in Nuclear Medicine department.
- oCompetent in routine data acquisition and analysis.
Desirable
- oPost qualification experience in a UK NHS environment.
- oExperience of non-routine Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures. Significant experience in a diagnostic healthcare environment.
- oExperience in the supervision and training of students.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise own work.
- oAbility identify and resolve problems.
- oCan reflect and critically appraise one's own work.
- oAbility to agree and deliver departmental and Trust objectives.
- oCompetent to follow department procedures and policies unsupervised whilst understanding the need for Senior Managers' intervention and support.
- oTake responsibility for Continuing Professional Development in conjunction planned training and development, appraisals and relevant professional meetings and courses.
- oDemonstrate a duty of care to patients and staff.
- oUnderstanding of the need to adhere to relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines including IRR, IR(M)ER, and ARSAC
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of the Trust values
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/Nuclear Medicine or direct equivalent experience
Desirable
- PgD/MSc Nuclear Medicine or equivalent. Cannulation/IV Administration qualification.
Professional/Statutory Registration
Essential
- To be in the process of obtaining registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body.
Desirable
- Registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body.
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant experience in Nuclear Medicine department.
- oCompetent in routine data acquisition and analysis.
Desirable
- oPost qualification experience in a UK NHS environment.
- oExperience of non-routine Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures. Significant experience in a diagnostic healthcare environment.
- oExperience in the supervision and training of students.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise own work.
- oAbility identify and resolve problems.
- oCan reflect and critically appraise one's own work.
- oAbility to agree and deliver departmental and Trust objectives.
- oCompetent to follow department procedures and policies unsupervised whilst understanding the need for Senior Managers' intervention and support.
- oTake responsibility for Continuing Professional Development in conjunction planned training and development, appraisals and relevant professional meetings and courses.
- oDemonstrate a duty of care to patients and staff.
- oUnderstanding of the need to adhere to relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines including IRR, IR(M)ER, and ARSAC
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of the Trust values
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).
