Job summary
Central to the clinical diagnostic service is SAP and DPD scintigraphy, the former being a unique whole body nuclear medicine scan that was developed in the NAC and is not available anywhere else in the world. SAP and DPD scintigraphy allow amyloidosis to be diagnosed non-invasively and monitored repeatedly, thereby guiding patient treatment decisions. To enable this, the centre has two dedicated GE Discovery 670 (16- slice) hybrid SPECT/CT gamma cameras.
A Nuclear Medicine Research Trainee Technician is required to contribute to the provision of a high-quality Nuclear Medicine research service for patients attending the centre. There will be substantial patient contact and interaction with a broad range of medical, scientific, technical and clinical support staff. Previous experience of amyloidosis is desirable but not essential as full specific training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The Nuclear Medicine Research Trainee Technologist position is a fixed term post with on the job training that provides the post holder with the opportunity to develop their clinical, technical and research skills required to provide the highest quality clinical care whilst performing Nuclear Medicine procedures and investigations for research purposes within the NAC. The post holder will learn and perform the duties of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist under the guidance and supervision of the Lead and Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
About us
The NHS National Amyloidosis Centre (NAC), based at the Royal Free Hospital in London, is the only centre in the UK and one of only a few centres worldwide specialising in amyloidosis https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk/services/services-a-z/amyloidosis/. It provides a comprehensive diagnostic and management advisory service to the national caseload of amyloidosis patients and has state of the art clinical and research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Nuclear Medicine Research Trainee Technologist position is a fixed term post with on the job training that provides the post holder with the opportunity to develop their clinical, technical and research skills required to provide the highest quality clinical care whilst performing Nuclear Medicine procedures and investigations for research purposes within the NAC. The post holder will learn and perform the duties of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist under the guidance and supervision of the Lead and Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Nuclear Medicine Research Trainee Technologist position is a fixed term post with on the job training that provides the post holder with the opportunity to develop their clinical, technical and research skills required to provide the highest quality clinical care whilst performing Nuclear Medicine procedures and investigations for research purposes within the NAC. The post holder will learn and perform the duties of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist under the guidance and supervision of the Lead and Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/SCOTVEC/HNC or degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Able to understand and work in full compliance with team procedures that ensure the safety of patients and staff
- Previous experience communicating and dealing with members of the public. Skills and experience necessary for dealing with seriously ill and/or distressed patients
- Basic Computer skills
Desirable
- I.V and cannulation experience
- Previous knowledge/experience of working with Nuclear Medicine patients
- Current Mandatory training in CPR, manual handling and Fire safety and infection control
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/SCOTVEC/HNC or degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Able to understand and work in full compliance with team procedures that ensure the safety of patients and staff
- Previous experience communicating and dealing with members of the public. Skills and experience necessary for dealing with seriously ill and/or distressed patients
- Basic Computer skills
Desirable
- I.V and cannulation experience
- Previous knowledge/experience of working with Nuclear Medicine patients
- Current Mandatory training in CPR, manual handling and Fire safety and infection control
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).
