Nuclear Medicine Healthcare Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A national health service provider in Swansea is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Healthcare Assistant Practitioner to provide technical support within a skilled team. You will work part-time and be responsible for preparing patients for scanning and handling information. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 vocational qualification in science and possess strong communication skills. Competitive salary offered along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Educated to Vocational Qualification Level 3 or equivalent level plus additional theoretical or applied training.
• Ability to communicate information to colleagues and manufacturers/suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and escorting patients for scanning.
• Data entry in clinical systems and databases.

Skills

Handling Members of the Public

Medical Terminology

Manual Handling skills

Education

Vocational Qualification Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Healthcare Assistant Practitioner

This post is a fixed term post for 12 months to support the newly renovateddepartment ofNuclear Medicine and the imaging and DXA teams at Singleton Hospital, in Swansea.

If youwish tobe offered on a secondment basis, you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.

If you are a Swansea Bay University Health Board employee this post will can be offered on a secondment basis, and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our skilled and dedicated Nuclear Medicine team. Ideally, you will have a level 4 science qualification (HNC/NVQ) or equivalent experience or be a BSc student or graduate from a Science Degree.

The Nuclear Medicine Service based at Singleton Hospital comprises a purpose-built Radiopharmacy, an extensive Bone Densitometry (DXA) service, two dual-head SPECT gamma-cameras providing for a busy imaging service and a mobile PET/CT service. We provide radiopharmaceuticals and scientific support to five gamma cameras currently.

We are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant Practitioner at Band 4 level on a part-time basis (4 days per week). The Healthcare Science Assistant Practitioner will be expected to provide technical support across the full range of Nuclear Medicine Services, but in particular to the imaging section.

Main duties of the job

Nuclear Medicine at Singleton is a friendly and progressive service. The Department is accredited by IPEM for training and has links to Swansea University through research and formal academic teaching. Continuing professional development of all staff is encouraged and supported. Full training will be provided to suitable candidates. Main duties of the post-holder will include:

Preparing and escorting patients for scanning;

Data entry in clinical systems and databases;

Relaying important information to patients, family and other service users in adequate terms and standards that ensure cooperation and effective communication;

Dealing with complex and heavy machinery and equipment.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Experience

• Handling Members of the Public
• Medical Terminology

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to Vocational Qualification Level 3 or equivalent level plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline to diploma equivalent level

Aptitude and abilities

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Ability to communicate information to colleagues and manufacturers/suppliers
• Competent in the use of databases, spreadsheets and word processing
• Working Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Self Motivated and enthusiastic
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
• Manual Handling skills/Healthcare computer systems/Health and Safety at Work
• Desire to develop knowledge through CPD
• Be able to travel to other sites

Other Essential Criteria

• Able to work hours flexibly
• Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check (if required for post)
• Ability to get on with colleagues and other professional staff
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Ability to deal sympathetically with patients and their relatives

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.

£27,898 to £30,615 a yearper annum pro rata