Band 6 Radiographer – Nuclear Medicine

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Romford is seeking an enthusiastic radiographer to join their Nuclear Medicine team. The role involves conducting investigations, ensuring high standards in patient care, and training junior staff. Candidates must have HCPC registration and experience in SPECT CT procedures. This is a permanent full-time position with a salary range of £44,485 to £52,521 per year.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

London Living Wage employer

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration required.
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine with a wide range of procedures.
• Familiarity with IRR 2017, IR(ME)R 2017.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Nuclear Medicine investigations for patients.
• Ensure high standards in radiopharmaceutical administration.
• Train and supervise junior staff.

Skills

HCPC registration

Familiarity with legislation in Nuclear Medicine

Knowledge in SPECT CT procedures

Job description

Overview

Job summary: The Nuclear Medicine service at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated radiographer to join their friendly team. The department at Queens Hospital has 2 SPECT gamma cameras, a 32-slice SPECT CT, an in-house Radiopharmacy and facilities for sample counting and cell labelling. The radionuclide therapy service includes I-131 and Ra-223 with plans to commence 177Lu therapy through clinical trials. King George Hospital supports a small Nuclear Medicine service assisting sentinel node work for the breast team. The departments serve a population of approximately 750,000 people.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Nuclear Medicine investigations on in-patients and outpatients.
• Ensure high standards in the administration of radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
• Contribute to data analysis from Nuclear Medicine investigations.
• Contribute to compliance with radiation safety legislation.
• Work as part of a team in the manufacturing radiopharmacy.
• Train and supervise Band 5 staff and trainees.
• Participate in QA, radiopharmacy (training provided), therapies, research, imaging and radiopharmaceutical administration.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: HCPC registration.
• Essential: Familiarity with current legislation, codes of practice and professional guidance in Nuclear Medicine including IRR 2017, IR(ME)R 2017, EPR 2016.
• Essential: Knowledge and experience in SPECT CT; proven experience in Nuclear Medicine performing a wide range of procedures.
• Desirable: Experience with radionuclide therapy administration; previous radiopharmacy production experience.

Details

Band 6, salary £44,485 to £52,521 per annum inclusive. Permanent, full-time. Job locations: Queen's Hospital (Romford), RM7 0AG. Reference number 162-7077-NC-A.

About us

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments and multiple community centres. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce and offer flexible working arrangements. We are a London Living Wage employer and support electronic patient records.

How to apply

Applications should be made online. For queries contact Nichola Ceesay, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4176. All new staff are subject to a probationary period.

Additional information

• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: post is subject to check.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: skilled worker sponsorship available.