Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic PET Radiographer/ Imaging Technologist to join our PET Imaging Centre and Guys Cancer Centre.
The post holder will be responsible for providing high quality, effective and timely PET-CT imaging services to the patients, clinicians and researchers using the Centre. The successful candidate will be required to provide a high level of clinical care to all patients and research subjects, working within all relevant local and National regulatory and clinical governance guidelines. The post holder will be required to assist the Radiation Protection Supervisor, Superintendent Radiographers and clinical and academic leads in all aspects of service provision, including working with new staff, trainees, students and visitors.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and/or Occupational Health clearances.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve all aspects of PET imaging using standard and advanced techniques and a variety of different tracers (short and long lived). The post holder will have an opportunity to rotate through all parts of the Department. Scans undertaken will include applications in oncology, neurology, cardiology, radiotherapy planning, and paediatric imaging.
We welcome an ambitious qualified Radiographer/Technologist with experience of working in PET imaging or nuclear medicine. We are supportive of postgraduate education and career progression in candidates who have the right aptitude. An important criterion for selecting the successful post holder will be their commitment to ensure excellence in all examinations they undertake, and to be proactive in engaging with training opportunities. As part of the PET Centre, the post holder will have access to a diverse group of clinicians, researchers and scientists across the School and University.
About us
The PET Centre is part of Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College London within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences. As such, we run an extensive clinical PET service, including a wide range of specialist indications, and an extensive clinical research programme. Facilities include a cyclotron, radiochemistry labs and a new scanning facilities with 3 PET-CT scanners and a PET-MR.
The Kings College London and Guys & St Thomas PET Centre has been selected through open competition by the Medical Research Council (MRC) as one of two initial sites for the UK Total Body PET infrastructure (National Total Body PET Imaging Platform, NPIP). This will require the PET Centre to support a range of complex PET imaging services for externally based researchers and clinicians, whilst also continuing to meet local needs that include providing clinical services under an NHS England (NHSE) contract, and supporting a locally instigated research agenda.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To
perform excellent quality imaging studies in PET-CT in accordance with departmental protocols in an
efficient, safe and timely manner
-
To
work as a member of a professional team, liaising closely with and supporting
colleagues in the delivery of a high quality scanning service in all modalities
-
To
provide a high level of patient care before, during and after imaging
procedures
-
To
be responsible for handling radioactive tracers in accordance with the local
rules.
-
After
initial training, to be able to establish venous access and be responsible for
drawing, measuring and injecting radiotracers into patients under the guidance
of the ARSAC license holder
-
To
act as an operator under the IRMER regulations
-
To
be responsible for and ensure that relevant documentation e.g. referral forms,
ARSAC, study consents are completed correctly prior to administering
radioactivity
-
To
interview each patient and accurately record all relevant information on the
scanning data sheet/CRIS, being aware of the risks and limitation for scanning
for PET-CT.
-
To
provide a detailed explanation of PET-CT scanning procedure to each patient and
their carers prior to commencing the procedure
-
To
be prepared to answer queries relating to the procedure or the patients
condition, requesting additional help from senior or clinical colleagues as
appropriate, being sensitive and supportive of each patients needs whilst
ensuring that optimum quality scanning is achieved
-
To
provide support for trainee radiographers/technologists, students and visitors.
-
To
be able to perform, Paediatric Imaging, adjustments to routine protocol and
dosage. Including cannulation and sedation.
-
In
the absence of Superintendent Radiographer or their deputies take clinical lead
as per the assigned shift in conjunction with other senior staff.
-
Assist
the Radiation Protection Supervisor in the radiation safety aspects as
required, including radioactive contamination monitoring as per the
departmental local rules
-
To
actively support departmental research as required and instructed by the senior
members within the centre.
-
To
perform and evaluate routine quality control checks on all relevant equipment,
liaising with Physics team to timely resolve any possible issues arising
-
Report
any problems, malfunctions or failures of equipment to the Superintendent
Radiographer or other senior members of the department, labelling and removing
from circulation any unsafe equipment
-
To
utilise the imaging networks for both KCL & Guy's & St Thomas'
Hospitals in accordance with departmental protocols
-
To
liaise closely with the administrative staff to ensure efficient and timely
patient throughput is achieved
-
To
assist the Superintendent Radiographer or senior member of the imaging staff in
organising the workload in line with clinical priorities
-
To
participate in a flexible rota providing cover between 7:30am and 8pm depending
on workload requirement. The rota may include weekend working.
-
The
Kings College London and Guys & St Thomas PET Centre has been selected
through open competition by the Medical Research Council (MRC) as one of two
initial sites for the UK Total Body PET infrastructure (National Total Body PET
Imaging Platform, NPIP). This will require the PET Centre to support a range of
complex PET imaging services for externally based researchers and clinicians,
whilst also continuing to meet local needs that include providing clinical
services under an NHS England (NHSE) contract, and supporting a locally
instigated research agenda.
- The role will require the post holder to rotate in both
sections of the PET Department (St Thomas Hospital Guys Cancer Centre)
- The job tasks will be mainly clinical and hands-on
requiring daily attendance at workplace, with very limited opportunity of
remote working.
- Participation in a rota that includes extended day and
weekend working will be expected
- The
above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will
be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be
expected within the scope and grading of the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To
perform excellent quality imaging studies in PET-CT in accordance with departmental protocols in an
efficient, safe and timely manner
-
To
work as a member of a professional team, liaising closely with and supporting
colleagues in the delivery of a high quality scanning service in all modalities
-
To
provide a high level of patient care before, during and after imaging
procedures
-
To
be responsible for handling radioactive tracers in accordance with the local
rules.
-
After
initial training, to be able to establish venous access and be responsible for
drawing, measuring and injecting radiotracers into patients under the guidance
of the ARSAC license holder
-
To
act as an operator under the IRMER regulations
-
To
be responsible for and ensure that relevant documentation e.g. referral forms,
ARSAC, study consents are completed correctly prior to administering
radioactivity
-
To
interview each patient and accurately record all relevant information on the
scanning data sheet/CRIS, being aware of the risks and limitation for scanning
for PET-CT.
-
To
provide a detailed explanation of PET-CT scanning procedure to each patient and
their carers prior to commencing the procedure
-
To
be prepared to answer queries relating to the procedure or the patients
condition, requesting additional help from senior or clinical colleagues as
appropriate, being sensitive and supportive of each patients needs whilst
ensuring that optimum quality scanning is achieved
-
To
provide support for trainee radiographers/technologists, students and visitors.
-
To
be able to perform, Paediatric Imaging, adjustments to routine protocol and
dosage. Including cannulation and sedation.
-
In
the absence of Superintendent Radiographer or their deputies take clinical lead
as per the assigned shift in conjunction with other senior staff.
-
Assist
the Radiation Protection Supervisor in the radiation safety aspects as
required, including radioactive contamination monitoring as per the
departmental local rules
-
To
actively support departmental research as required and instructed by the senior
members within the centre.
-
To
perform and evaluate routine quality control checks on all relevant equipment,
liaising with Physics team to timely resolve any possible issues arising
-
Report
any problems, malfunctions or failures of equipment to the Superintendent
Radiographer or other senior members of the department, labelling and removing
from circulation any unsafe equipment
-
To
utilise the imaging networks for both KCL & Guy's & St Thomas'
Hospitals in accordance with departmental protocols
-
To
liaise closely with the administrative staff to ensure efficient and timely
patient throughput is achieved
-
To
assist the Superintendent Radiographer or senior member of the imaging staff in
organising the workload in line with clinical priorities
-
To
participate in a flexible rota providing cover between 7:30am and 8pm depending
on workload requirement. The rota may include weekend working.
-
The
Kings College London and Guys & St Thomas PET Centre has been selected
through open competition by the Medical Research Council (MRC) as one of two
initial sites for the UK Total Body PET infrastructure (National Total Body PET
Imaging Platform, NPIP). This will require the PET Centre to support a range of
complex PET imaging services for externally based researchers and clinicians,
whilst also continuing to meet local needs that include providing clinical
services under an NHS England (NHSE) contract, and supporting a locally
instigated research agenda.
- The role will require the post holder to rotate in both
sections of the PET Department (St Thomas Hospital Guys Cancer Centre)
- The job tasks will be mainly clinical and hands-on
requiring daily attendance at workplace, with very limited opportunity of
remote working.
- Participation in a rota that includes extended day and
weekend working will be expected
- The
above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will
be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be
expected within the scope and grading of the post
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Sound awareness of good patient care and confidentiality
- Good knowledge of cross sectional anatomy
- Up to date knowledge of imaging techniques used in PET, CT and NM, and the principles of PET scanning
- IV cannulation skills
- Excellent computing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to work well with a variety of people and in a team and ability to act on own initiative and respond to non-standard situations
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of current Research trials utilising PET-CT for assessment.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Diploma in Radiography or recognised Nuclear Medicine qualification
Desirable
- Postgraduate education in CT, MRI, NM or Research
- Registration with IPEM or HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience in PET or Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- Prior hands-on experience of radio-isotope imaging, including handling blood products and unsealed radiation sources
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Sound awareness of good patient care and confidentiality
- Good knowledge of cross sectional anatomy
- Up to date knowledge of imaging techniques used in PET, CT and NM, and the principles of PET scanning
- IV cannulation skills
- Excellent computing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to work well with a variety of people and in a team and ability to act on own initiative and respond to non-standard situations
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of current Research trials utilising PET-CT for assessment.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Diploma in Radiography or recognised Nuclear Medicine qualification
Desirable
- Postgraduate education in CT, MRI, NM or Research
- Registration with IPEM or HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience in PET or Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- Prior hands-on experience of radio-isotope imaging, including handling blood products and unsealed radiation sources
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
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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).