Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Band 6 nuclear medicine radiographer/ technologist who can effectively deal with the busy demands of both a clinical and research active imaging department. Our team is multidisciplinary, and you will be working alongside professors, doctors, clinical scientists, nurses and administrative staff! We are a world-renowned nuclear medicine team and ardently uphold the trust's strategy of "providing high quality patient care". We aim to improve the quality of our patient services, in our role as both a local and specialist hospital, by rigorously focusing on safety, clinical outcomes, equity and patient experience." We need robust nuclear medicine radiographers/ technologists to help deliver this strategy for our nuclear medicine service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
1. Provide a safe, patient focussed imaging service across SPECT/CT, PET/CT, PET/MRI and Bone Density.
2. Work within the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each clinical and research scans.
3. Perform QC testing on a variety of imaging cameras.
4. Adhere to both IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 radiation protection regulations.
5. Have a flexible approach to shift work patterns.
6. Engage with staff feedback, service improvement through audit and shared learning practices.
7. Maintain a robust CPD portfolio that reflects up to date nuclear medicine imaging techniques.
8. Safely administer a range of radiopharmaceuticals through an intravenous cannula that has been sited via the trust's approved Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ASNTT).
9. Teach and supervise students and other new trainees.
1. Effectively communicate and escalate any issues pertaining to radiation safety, patient care and faulty equipment.
Post holders will work closely with the departmental superintendents and lead band 6/7 staff, to ensure the smooth running of both the clinical and research activities within the Institute of Nuclear Medicine.
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:
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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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
- Experience of working with junior staff and students.
Desirable
- Experience in more than one hospital.
- Evidence of experience of first line management.
- Evidence of experience in other specialities such as DEXA imaging, therapy administrations and imaging, or research.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written 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.
- Willingness to rotate and work at Whittington Nuclear Medicine site.
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
- Experience of working with junior staff and students.
Desirable
- Experience in more than one hospital.
- Evidence of experience of first line management.
- Evidence of experience in other specialities such as DEXA imaging, therapy administrations and imaging, or research.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written 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.
- Willingness to rotate and work at Whittington Nuclear Medicine site.
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
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
