Associate Clinical Technologist - Band 3

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider is seeking an Associate Clinical Technologist in Nuclear Medicine to support imaging and patient care. Responsibilities include quality control checks on equipment, dispensing radioactive injections, and assisting with administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have GCSE level qualifications in Maths and English, along with relevant experience. Join a dedicated team focused on patient-centered approaches to care.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with the general public.
• Experience in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily quality control checks on imaging equipment.
• Dispense radioactive injections for patients.
• Cover reception/admin tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 4 and above

Relevant experience to NVQ3 level

Job description

Job summary

Associate Clinical Technologist in Nuclear Medicine

The Nuclear Medicine department offers a range of services to patients including a comprehensive diagnostic service, molecular radiotherapy treatments, and we also run the Pan Trust Radiopharmacy, where we manufacture the radioactive products required for the day.

The clinical imaging assistant with be part of the clerical team as well as assisting the clinical team. Clinical duties will involve helping the technologists scanning on the cameras with patient throughput; helping prepare imaging equipment, clinics and other duties as required.

Nuclear Medicine imaging uses small amounts of radioactive tracers to diagnose, evaluate or treat a variety of diseases. These include many types of cancer, heart disease, gastrointestinal, endocrine or neurological disorders and other conditions.

The radiotracers are generally injected, inhaled or ingested depending on the examination required.

Staffing in Nuclear Medicine is a mix of physicists, clinical technologists, nurses and clerical staff working as a multidisciplinary team. The equipment includes a SPECT/CT gamma camera, dedicated cardiac gamma camera, Wizard sample counter and radiopharmacy.

What we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is keen to learn and works well in a team. Previous experience of reception and admin work essential.

Individuals should be adaptable and able to meet the demands of short notice changes within the clinic.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure performance of complex imaging equipment, calibrators and on occasions isolators are fit for purpose by carrying out daily routine quality control checks. Also need to report any non-conformances to senior staff.
• Ensure all work is performed and recorded in accordance with Local Rules.
• Dispense radioactive injections for patient administration.
• Perform routine non-imaging tests in the in-vitro laboratory, including sample pipetting.
• Cover for reception/admin staff when needed and data entry on CRIS.
• Independently perform routine nuclear medicine imaging tests in a safe and efficient manner with remote supervision of senior clinical technologists.
• Discuss sensitive information with patients and interview them prior to tests to ensure clinical details relevant to the tests are understood.
• Be responsible for the care and comfort of the patient whilst they are in the Nuclear Medicine Department respecting their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs. Including acting as a chaperone.
• Make appointments, using the radiology information system and give patients factual information about the tests and what to expect. Prepare clinical rooms before and after use and keep stocks replenished.
• Effectively communicate with a diverse group of patient regarding their visit to nuclear medicine, explaining what will be happening and reassure them.

Take part in end of day radiation monitoring after clinics within nuclear medicine and assist with radioactive waste disposal.

About us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the responsibilities within the job description document.

Please note - there is no sponsorship associated with this role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please review the responsibilities within the job description document.

Please note - there is no sponsorship associated with this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English level 4 and above
• Relevant equivalent experience to NVQ3 level / candidates with equivalent qualification or experience will be considered.

Desirable

• Evidence of more advanced study in science subjects

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the general public
• Experience of problem solving

Desirable

• Experience in the NHS

Evidence of knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work alone and in a team
• Important to have a patient centered approach to the work and the to adapt how they work to suit the patient's needs.
• Ability to work to a high standard of accuracy
• Computer literate.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the relevant guidelines and previous relevant experience

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility- occasionally due to the needs of patients it may be required to work later than intended.
• Professional and respectful attitude to patients and being a team player is crucial.
• Ability to explain tests in a way that all patients can understand what is going to be happen.
• Good manual dexterity for safe manipulation of samples and equipment.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English level 4 and above
• Relevant equivalent experience to NVQ3 level / candidates with equivalent qualification or experience will be considered.

Desirable

• Evidence of more advanced study in science subjects

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the general public
• Experience of problem solving

Desirable

• Experience in the NHS

Evidence of knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work alone and in a team
• Important to have a patient centered approach to the work and the to adapt how they work to suit the patient's needs.
• Ability to work to a high standard of accuracy
• Computer literate.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the relevant guidelines and previous relevant experience

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility- occasionally due to the needs of patients it may be required to work later than intended.
• Professional and respectful attitude to patients and being a team player is crucial.
• Ability to explain tests in a way that all patients can understand what is going to be happen.
• Good manual dexterity for safe manipulation of samples and equipment.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

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