Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The successful candidate will rotate through several hospitals and provide critical nuclear medicine services. This role supports career development through training and educational opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, IV cannulation skills, and experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Benefits

Educational opportunities

Sponsorships for conferences

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• At least 1 year NHS experience.
• Eligible or undergoing PG Dip in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
• Post-qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Rotating through various Nuclear Medicine facilities in London.
• Providing IV injections and conducting venipuncture.
• Managing work during high demand.

Skills

Ability to develop own skills

Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workload

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to rotate across multiple hospitals

Ability to give IV injections

Knowledge of gamma camera QC

Education

BSc Radiography or equivalent qualification

PG Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent

Tools

Gamma cameras

Nuclear Medicine processing equipment

Job description

The nuclear medicine department is currently looking to recruit a Nuclear Medicine Technologists to work at one of the country's largest NHS Trusts,Barts Health NHS Trust, currently has NM spread over 3 sites, namely St Bartholomew's Hospital , Royal London Hospital, and Whipps Cross University Hospital: Comprises of 4 SPECT-CT, 1 Gamma Cameras and a state-of-the-art GE Discovery PET-CT.

The trust also runs a major GFR services for the oncologydepartment, therapy service and has a large in-house Radiopharmacy department. We have recently installed a new SPECT CT system at RLH, with plans underway to add another PET CT system to complement the existing one and expand our Radionuclide therapy service. Additionally, we operate a highly active Rubidium cardiac service, which is one of the busiest in the country.

The department is well led by senior managers and well supported by Medical Physics and Nuclear Medicine Physicians who provide guidance and support. Successful candidate will be supported in their career path by providing educational opportunities, sponsorships to conferences and seminars. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated professionals to work across all of their main sites at Barts.

Main duties of the job

To be eligible for these positions, you will need:

• At least 1 year NHS experience.
• Eligible or Undergoing Pg Dip in Nuclear Medicine Or BSc Radiography or DCR or equivalent qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Or PG Dip in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to develop own skills and provide information to others to help their development
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize workload
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure
• Ability to rotate across 3 different Hospitals within the Trust

Candidate is expected to rotate through various Nuclear medicine/PET CT within the trust that are located at various places in and around London.

There will be occasional requirement to work on Saturday and Sunday on a rotational basis and this work is voluntary.

Possibilities to develop professionally in the field The Department is keen to promote continuing professional development, and you will be encouraged to initiate and participate in a variety of projects and audits. If interested, use the links provided to access the full job description/person specification and apply online. We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. For an informal chat about the role and arrange an informal visit, please contact Barbara Ribeiro - NM and PET-CT Clinical Service Manager [e-mail]

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Experience

• Post-qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine, using gamma cameras, associated equipment, and handling radioactive materials.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine scanning protocols with computer/keyboard skills.
• Ability to give IV injections and carry out venipuncture.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine processing protocols.
• Knowledge of gamma camera QC.

Skills

• Ability to prioritise work in a busy environment, including organising staff resources when acting as deputy to lead radiographer
• Willingness to work within established regimes and Standard Operating Procedures(SOP).
• Flexibility and willingness to learn, and undertake training as required.
• Able to contribute to development projects
• Able to prioritise and manage own work and assist in planning work to match the clinical demand
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence

Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or DCR or equivalent qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Or PG Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.
• IV cannulations
• State Registration - HPC or Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (IPEM)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

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.