Job summary
A post has become available for a permanent Band 5 Radiographer/ Clinical Technologist to join the existing Nuclear Medicine team of 20.5 WTE staff. This is an interesting and varied role providing support to the day-to-day operations of the Nuclear Medicine imaging departments.
There are three gamma cameras, two with SPECT-CT capability. There is a SPECT-CT gamma camera operated on both Gloucester and Cheltenham Trust sites. At Gloucester Trust site a new SPECT-CT gamma camera has recently been installed and the department has been upgraded.
There is an in-house Radiopharmacy used for the daily manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, which is operated jointly with the Pharmacy department, and we also carry out Nuclear Medicine Therapies.
This post is primarily to support the Cheltenham site, yet flexibility and travel between the sites will be required.
This is an exciting time to join the department as the first of 2 new gamma cameras has been installed.
Additional working pattern details: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00
The proposed interview date is 13th January
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the team and support the existing staff with the diagnostic imaging service. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a Nuclear Medicine, Radiography or Medical Physics background who possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
About us
Nuclear Medicine is one of four departments within the Medical Physics department and there are strong links and support provided by the other Heads of Department and their respective staff. The Medical Physics Department is a strong advocate for staff training and development and is an accredited training center for the NSHCS STP & HSST training schemes as well as the IPEM Clinical Technologist training scheme.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to improving patient services providing Best Care for Everyone. We can offer accommodation for newly appointed staff. Gloucestershire is a pleasant place to live with easy access to the lively towns of Cheltenham and Gloucester, the Cotswold countryside, South Wales and good travel links to other parts of the UK.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
The post holder must be qualified to BSc level in a relevant science subject, or a qualified Radiographer. Specialist knowledge is acquired through short courses and updates.
For Clinical Technologists, after a 3-year qualifying time and completion of a Portfolio, they should be eligible for inclusion on the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists. Technical/Incorporated Membership of the IPEM is desirable.
Experience
Time to obtain the aforementioned qualifications normally 3 years of training.
Other Skills
The post holder must have:
- Good team working skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative within competencies achieved.
- Good keyboard skills for the manipulation of images.
- Detailed evidence of ongoing professional development by maintaining a portfolio.
Physical skills
The post holder uses a range of specialised equipment.
Manual dexterity is required.
Speed and precision are both required when handling radioactive sources.
Communication skills
The post holder must possess good interpersonal and communication skills as the post-holder will have daily contact with patients and carers, in person and on the telephone. They will also have working relationships with a wide variety of staff including: physicists, all radiology personnel, medical staff, nurses, healthcare professionals, pharmacy staff, & support staff. Confidentiality and diplomacy are required in some situations.
Organisational skills
The post holder must have the ability to organise themselves and work in a timely fashion and handle unexpected changes in the work pattern.
Knowledge
The post holder must have a good understanding of current Radiation Protection legislation, including Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R17), and Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR16) to allow them to work safely.
The post-holder must maintain their knowledge of Nuclear Medicine. This will be achieved by attending relevant local and National meetings and by private study. The post-holder must keep an accurate Continuing Professional Development Portfolio as evidence of this.
SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
The post holder must be qualified to BSc level in a relevant science subject, or a qualified Radiographer. Specialist knowledge is acquired through short courses and updates.
For Clinical Technologists, after a 3-year qualifying time and completion of a Portfolio, they should be eligible for inclusion on the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists. Technical/Incorporated Membership of the IPEM is desirable.
Experience
Time to obtain the aforementioned qualifications normally 3 years of training.
Other Skills
The post holder must have:
- Good team working skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative within competencies achieved.
- Good keyboard skills for the manipulation of images.
- Detailed evidence of ongoing professional development by maintaining a portfolio.
Physical skills
The post holder uses a range of specialised equipment.
Manual dexterity is required.
Speed and precision are both required when handling radioactive sources.
Communication skills
The post holder must possess good interpersonal and communication skills as the post-holder will have daily contact with patients and carers, in person and on the telephone. They will also have working relationships with a wide variety of staff including: physicists, all radiology personnel, medical staff, nurses, healthcare professionals, pharmacy staff, & support staff. Confidentiality and diplomacy are required in some situations.
Organisational skills
The post holder must have the ability to organise themselves and work in a timely fashion and handle unexpected changes in the work pattern.
Knowledge
The post holder must have a good understanding of current Radiation Protection legislation, including Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R17), and Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR16) to allow them to work safely.
The post-holder must maintain their knowledge of Nuclear Medicine. This will be achieved by attending relevant local and National meetings and by private study. The post-holder must keep an accurate Continuing Professional Development Portfolio as evidence of this.
SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or Register Clinical Technologist
- HCPC for Radiographer or Registration for Clinical Technologist, including membership number
Desirable
- BSc in Relevant Science Subject
Experience
Essential
- Work Experience to achieve qualification, substantial training experience
Desirable
- Work Experience in Nuclear Medicine
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing Professional Development
- IT Clinical skills: Isostock, PACS, and CRIS systems
Desirable
- Work constructively and effectively as a member of a team
- IT skills: Use of the Word, Excel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or Register Clinical Technologist
- HCPC for Radiographer or Registration for Clinical Technologist, including membership number
Desirable
- BSc in Relevant Science Subject
Experience
Essential
- Work Experience to achieve qualification, substantial training experience
Desirable
- Work Experience in Nuclear Medicine
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing Professional Development
- IT Clinical skills: Isostock, PACS, and CRIS systems
Desirable
- Work constructively and effectively as a member of a team
- IT skills: Use of the Word, Excel
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
