Clinical Technologist - Nuclear Medicine

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional hospital trust is seeking a Clinical Technologist in Nuclear Medicine to handle routine tasks related to radiopharmacy, imaging, and patient care. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Clinical Technology or equivalent, and experience in Nuclear Medicine Services. This role requires good IT skills and flexibility in working hours. It is based in Lincoln, England with a focus on both adult and pediatric patient care.

Qualifications

• Current, in-depth experience in Nuclear Medicine Services.
• Member of the RCT - Register of Clinical Technologists (IPEM).
• HPC registered Radiographer or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Involved in routine activities within the Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Maintain flexibility with working hours.
• Perform duties in line with department responsibilities.

Skills

Good IT skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to present complex information

Patient handling skills

Education

BSc Clinical Technology or HND in MPPM

Higher Degree or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Overview

Clinical Technologist in Nuclear Medicine. Nuclear Medicine is a recently renovated regional department with three SPECT gamma cameras, two with CT and a modern Radiopharmacy unit, and a recently upgraded Hermes Medical image processing system. Lincoln County Hospital has two SPECT-CT gamma cameras (Siemens Pro-SPECTA and Philips BrightView XCT, SPECT/CT) and one SPECT camera (Siemens Evo). Approximately 4,000 patient imaging procedures (adult and paediatric) are performed per year with a high proportion of bone, renal and cardiac procedures. The post holder will be involved in all routine activities, including radiopharmacy, imaging, non-imaging, image processing, equipment QC, MRT, dispensing and injecting radiopharmaceuticals. This will require flexibility of working hours as start times vary. This is a Monday to Friday service with occasional optional weekend clinics.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be involved in all routine activities within the Nuclear Medicine Department, including radiopharmacy, imaging, non-imaging, image processing, equipment QC, MRT, dispensing and injecting radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintain flexibility with working hours as start times vary.
• Perform duties in line with the Nuclear Medicine Department responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential
  • BSc Clinical Technology (nuclear medicine) or HND in MPPM (medical physics and physiological measurement)
  • Member of the RCT - Register of Clinical Technologists (IPEM)
  • Current, in-depth experience in Nuclear Medicine Services
  • HPC registered Radiographer (or eligible)
• Desirable
  • Higher Degree or equivalent
  • Completion of the training scheme for Clinical Technologists specialising in Health Care satisfying IPEM training scheme
  • Holder of Immediate Life Support certificate
  • Holder of Moving and Handling Training Certificate

Evidence of Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes

• Essential
  • Good IT skills (e.g. spreadsheets and databases)
  • Manual dexterity to handle radioactive materials
  • Ability to present complex information to a patient
  • Able to move/handle patients as required
• Desirable
  • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Other Information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check
  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure will be sought.
• Certificate of Sponsorship
  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.

Employer details

• Employer name: United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Address: Lincoln County Hospital, Medical Physics Department, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 5QY
• Employer's website (provided in the original description)