Job summary
We are looking for either a Clinical Technologist or Radiographer to join our friendly team providing a comprehensive clinical Nuclear Medicine service to the people of Newcastle Upon Tyne and Northumberland. The service is across two sites, the successful candidate will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and on occasion maybe asked to work at the Freeman site. This is a full-time post for 37.5 hours per week.
The Nuclear Medicine & Bone Densitometry Department is part of the Radiology Directorate and performs around 18,000 procedures per year. On each site, facilities include a radiopharmacy, dual headed gamma cameras, a SPECT CT system, gamma counter, cell labelling suite and bone densitometry scanners. We also deliver a range of molecular radiotherapy treatments (for example Lu177 Dotatate, Ra223 Xofigo, I-131 therapy).
Candidates will be expected to have good communication skills and be a team player. You will work alongside other healthcare professionals including Clinical Scientists, Nurse Specialists, Radiologists, Radiography Assistants and clerical staff to provide the very best patient care in our busy department caring for paediatric and adult patients.
- Interview Date: 4 May 2023
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be providing the technical aspects of the nuclear medicine and bone mineral density service within the Trust.
The successful candidate at would be expected to:-
- Be responsible for the safe implementation of the practical/technical aspects of patient investigations.
- Adhere to Trust and local policies relating to issues such as infection control, etc.
- Implement local protocols, procedures and policies and contribute to their development where appropriate.
- Perform computer processing of patient investigations.
- Manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals according to Good Manufacturing Practice.
- Perform administration of radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
- Provide assistance for cardiac stress testing of patients where needed
- Contribute to the training of new staf
The above may change to meet the needs and circumstances of Nuclear Medicine and Newcastle Hospitals.
- To ensure Trust and departmental standards and guidelines are followed
Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have appropriate clinical experience. Membership or working towards registration of the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) or The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) will be required.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
Rated 'Outstanding' by theCQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nuclear Medicine maintains close links with the Great North Childrens Hospital, the Institute of Transplantation, Oncology department and Newcastle University. Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust promotes and supports research and development.
Job Purpose
Clinical Technologist
- Providing the technical aspects of the nuclear medicine and bone mineral density service within the Trust.
- Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities
- Involvement in research and development projects
Senior Radiographer
- To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
- There is a commitment to out of hours work and on call and extended working day duties within the imaging departments primarily based at either the Freeman or RVI site but with commitments to work within Radiology departments Trust wide when required.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nuclear Medicine maintains close links with the Great North Childrens Hospital, the Institute of Transplantation, Oncology department and Newcastle University. Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust promotes and supports research and development.
Job Purpose
Clinical Technologist
- Providing the technical aspects of the nuclear medicine and bone mineral density service within the Trust.
- Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities
- Involvement in research and development projects
Senior Radiographer
- To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
- There is a commitment to out of hours work and on call and extended working day duties within the imaging departments primarily based at either the Freeman or RVI site but with commitments to work within Radiology departments Trust wide when required.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Clinical Technologist
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
- The post-holder is expected to be on the Voluntary Register for Clinical Technologists or working towards registration
- Completion of a recognised training scheme
- Literacy, numeracy and accuracy of a high order
- Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience of applying them
- Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work
- Knowledge of clinical hazards and infection control.
- Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR
- Good hand-eye co-ordination requiring a high degree of precision
- The post holder is expected to follow an approved programme of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Flexibility of approach
- Team player
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma in relevant subject
- Some knowledge of the physics and engineering principles in the operation of complex nuclear medicine equipment
- IV cannulation competency
Senior Radiographer
Essential
- Working knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of radiation protection and methods of reducing radiation dose as well as a working knowledge of ionising radiation legislation (IR (ME) R)
- Evidence of CPD.
- Good organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required
- IT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
- Cross sectional experience (CT or MRI)
- HCPC registered, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Post Graduate qualification in a clinical speciality, or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience
Desirable
- Evidence of audit
- IV Cannulation
- Cross sectional experience in both CT and MRI
Person Specification
Clinical Technologist
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
- The post-holder is expected to be on the Voluntary Register for Clinical Technologists or working towards registration
- Completion of a recognised training scheme
- Literacy, numeracy and accuracy of a high order
- Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience of applying them
- Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work
- Knowledge of clinical hazards and infection control.
- Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR
- Good hand-eye co-ordination requiring a high degree of precision
- The post holder is expected to follow an approved programme of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Flexibility of approach
- Team player
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma in relevant subject
- Some knowledge of the physics and engineering principles in the operation of complex nuclear medicine equipment
- IV cannulation competency
Senior Radiographer
Essential
- Working knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of radiation protection and methods of reducing radiation dose as well as a working knowledge of ionising radiation legislation (IR (ME) R)
- Evidence of CPD.
- Good organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required
- IT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
- Cross sectional experience (CT or MRI)
- HCPC registered, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Post Graduate qualification in a clinical speciality, or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience
Desirable
- Evidence of audit
- IV Cannulation
- Cross sectional experience in both CT and MRI
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).
