Job summary
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is accepting applications for the position of Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist within the Nuclear Medicine division.
Our facilities operate three gamma cameras, including two GE 870-DR SPECT/CT systems, two DEXA scanners and a fully equipped Radiopharmacy unit.
You will be an experienced technologist with the initiative and expertise to help enhance the services we offer to our patients. The selected individuals will receive ongoing professional development opportunities in a friendly setting.
You will be required to rotate between all of our sites, including Kent & Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury, William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and Buckland Hospital in Dover.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details about this post or to arrange an informal visit. Enquiries in the first instance should be made to Mark Dwyer, Chief Technologist, mark.dwyer@nhs.net, 01227 866415.
Main duties of the job
This position is extremely patient focused and the department undertakes a wide range of imaging, non-imaging and therapeutic procedures, carrying out more than 10,000 investigations annually.
The post involves rotation through all areas of Nuclear Medicine, DEXA and Radiopharmacy. This will be guided by senior colleagues, protocols and local rules to enable the provision of a timely and high quality Nuclear Medicine & Osteoporosis Service across East Kent.
By setting a positive example for your team and actively supervising less experienced colleagues, you will urge everyone to uphold the highest professional and technical standards.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- What Nuclear Medicine procedures, including image processing do you routinely perform each week? (NOT PET-CT)
- Explain how you prioritise your working day? Include an example of when things haven't gone to plan?
Desirable
- Describe your supervisory experience?
skills
Essential
- Give an example of image processing where alignment is important and how this impacts on the final report.
- Describe the importance of effective communication between staff groups within your department? Give an example of when poor communication has caused a problem in your area?
Desirable
- What experience of CT, DEXA and Radiopharmacy do you have?
Knowledge
Essential
- Describe the importance of Radiation Protection & Safety in your area. How does your department monitor that staff are adhering to the local rules?
- Are you familiar with the legislation and guidelines relevant to UK Nuclear Medicine(e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, ARSAC). Describe the legislation that your department must adhere to?
Desirable
- Give an example of a contamination incident in your department and how this was handled?
Qualification
Essential
- Do you hold a BSC Radiography or other relevant Science Degree with a post graduate diploma in nuclear medicine or a Nuclear Medicine Degree or equivalent.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- What Nuclear Medicine procedures, including image processing do you routinely perform each week? (NOT PET-CT)
- Explain how you prioritise your working day? Include an example of when things haven't gone to plan?
Desirable
- Describe your supervisory experience?
skills
Essential
- Give an example of image processing where alignment is important and how this impacts on the final report.
- Describe the importance of effective communication between staff groups within your department? Give an example of when poor communication has caused a problem in your area?
Desirable
- What experience of CT, DEXA and Radiopharmacy do you have?
Knowledge
Essential
- Describe the importance of Radiation Protection & Safety in your area. How does your department monitor that staff are adhering to the local rules?
- Are you familiar with the legislation and guidelines relevant to UK Nuclear Medicine(e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, ARSAC). Describe the legislation that your department must adhere to?
Desirable
- Give an example of a contamination incident in your department and how this was handled?
Qualification
Essential
- Do you hold a BSC Radiography or other relevant Science Degree with a post graduate diploma in nuclear medicine or a Nuclear Medicine Degree or equivalent.
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).
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).
