Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist post at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality Medical Physics services across the trust and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The role involves 37.5 hours per week, mainly 09:00–17:00, with duties at multiple units but primarily based at South Tyneside Hospital.

Registration with VRCT or HCPC is required; unregistered candidates may join as Band 5 on a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Candidates not registered with VRCT or HCPC will be considered for Band 5/Healthcare Scientist Practitioner role on fixed term contract.
• Experience and ability to operate nuclear medicine equipment and manage radioactive materials.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, dispensing and administration of sterile radioactive materials.
• Acquisition of imaging data, analysing and calculating results.
• Disposal of radioactive waste material.
• Operate nuclear medicine and bone densitometry equipment with precision and safety.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support accurate diagnosis.

Skills

VRCT registration

HCPC registration

Job description

This Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist Post forms part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality Medical Physics services across South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.

The Service is managed by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and provides about 10,000 diagnostic nuclear medicine patient investigations per year.

The hours of the Post are 37.5 hours per week, generally 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday and usually between 09:00 and 17:00 (depending on duties). You may be required to work on projects at any of the three Units, but the main part of your role will be based at South Tyneside Hospital.

Candidates who are not currently registered with either the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (VRCT) or Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), will also be considered for the role. Successful Candidates without registration will be appointed to a Band 5 Healthcare Scientist Practitioner role on fixed term contract up to six months to allow time to obtain registration. If the necessary Registration and competencies are not achieved within this six-month period, the Candidate will remain at a Band 5 and the fixed term contract will end on its expiry., Currently the Service has a solid state SPECT/CT scanner, three dual detector gamma cameras, a dedicated cardiac camera and two bone densitometers.

Duties include preparation, dispensing and administration of sterile radioactive materials; acquisition of imaging data, analysing and calculating results and the disposal of radioactive waste material.

You will be working within a friendly, multidisciplinary team of clinical scientists, technologists, medical, nursing and clerical staff.

To obtain the optimum information from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.

To ensure the safety, care and welfare of each patient (many being seriously ill) throughout their investigation.

To operate complex nuclear medicine equipment and bone densitometry X-ray equipment with precision and dexterity and in a safe manner.

To maintain all standards and working practices necessary for the safe handling and use of radioactive materials.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.