Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Technologist

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

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust seeks an enthusiastic Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide technical support across its sites. The successful candidate will engage in radioactive dose administration and imaging investigations, whilst benefiting from educational support in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine scanning protocols.
• Ability to give IV injections and carry out venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.
• Administer radioactive doses and handle radioactive sources.
• Conduct quality assurance and maintain records.

Skills

Prioritization

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

BSc Radiography

PG Diploma in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Barts Health Nuclear are currently looking to recruit a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (band 6 ) to work at one of the country's largest NHS Trusts Barts Health NHS Trust currently has NM spread over 3 sites, namely St Barts (City of London), 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 oncology department, therapy service and has a large in-house Radiopharmacy department. Currently there is an on-going project for the installation of a new SPECT CT system and plans are in place to have another SPECT CT by the end of this year. There is plan to make an addition of a new PET CT system along with currently existing PET CT. There is a very busy Rubidium cardiac service.

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 suported 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

The aim of this role is to provide technical support to Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT. This involves the undertaking of all non-imaging and imaging patient investigations, radioactive dose administration (intravenous, oral or by inhalation), handling of radioactive sources, ordering, dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals, quality assurance, storage of radioactive waste and record keeping.

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.