Nuclear Medicine Technologist

National health service; Ely; In loco; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Royal Marsden Hospital is Europe's largest oncology centre with sites in Chelsea and Sutton. The Nuclear Medicine Department (Nuc Med, PET/CT, Therapies) is looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join our Sutton team.

The successful candidate will support the department to ensure high quality patient-focused care. Experience in Nuclear Medicine is essential; full training in PET/CT will be provided.

Competenze

• Degree (or post graduate qualification) in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography.
• Evidence of clinical experience.
• Evidence of professional development.

Mansioni

• Provide timely, efficient Nuclear Medicine and PET services.
• Coordinate with imaging, medical, clerical and nursing staff across the Trust.
• Maintain safety, record-keeping and quality assurance in line with departmental policy.

Conoscenze

Nuclear Medicine

PET/CT

Clinical experience

Radiography

Formazione

Degree in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography

Strumenti

Gamma cameras

Image analysis software

Descrizione del lavoro

Reference number

Reference number282-SB1951

Job locationsThe Royal Marsden SuttonSuttonSM2 5PTUnited Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification To ensure correct identification of patients To ensure the timely, efficient and courteous provision of imaging services within the available resources. This will involve booking of patient appointments, explanation of procedures, cannulation and injecting of patients, administration of oral, intravenous and inhaled radiopharmaceuticals, as well as operation of the gamma cameras and PET/CT scanner. To provide both qualitative and quantitative results to agreed standards. To ensure that all data analysis, hard copy production and archiving is performed in a timely, consistent and accurate manner. To comply with written systems of work. To ensure statutory and Trust standards for record keeping are adhered to. To ensure the safety and
wellbeing of patients and visitors within the department. To adhere to the local rules relating to radiation protection. To ensure that statutory Departmental and Trust requirements for record keeping are met. To ensure that quality assurance of equipment and general care and cleaning is carried out in line with departmental policy, recording and reporting faults in a timely manner and where appropriate implementing corrective action. To report any deficiencies in the quality of service provision to the Radioisotope Services Manager or his/her Deputy. To participate in the extended hour rota and be willing to adopt a flexible approach to working hours if required. To notify the Radioisotope Services Manager and/or Deputy Service Lead of any untoward incidents as appropriate and according to departmental procedures and protocols. To ensure security in the work environment and maintain the integrity of all Controlled Areas. To ensure that materials required
for safe manual handling of immobile patients are always available, maintained in good working order and that the need for repairs / replacements are highlighted.

Person Specification

• Essential
• Degree (or post graduate qualification) in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography
• Evidence of clinical experience
• Evidence of professional development
• Desirable
• Appropriate state registration
• Further Education
• Experience
• Desirable
• Previous PET/CT experience
• Post graduate experience in Nuclear medicine
• Skills Abilities/knowledge
• Essential
• Ability to express themselves clearly
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• An eye for detail. Good judgement
• Desirable
• Ability to use a range of computer software.
• Evidence of problem solving
• Other Requirements
• Essential
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Employer details

Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Royal Marsden SuttonSuttonSM2 5PTUnited KingdomEmployer's website

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

Job summary

Job summaryThe Royal Marsden Hospital is Europe's largest Oncology centre with sites in Chelsea and Sutton. The Nuclear Medicine Department (Nuc Med, PET/CT, Therapies) is looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join our team on the Sutton site. The successful candidate will help to support the department as a whole and ensure that the service is patient-focused and provides high quality care. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for their work and show a keen interest in the future of both their profession and the Diagnostic Imaging Service. Nuclear Medicine qualification and experience is essential. Full training in PET/CT will be provided where required. The candidate will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging. The position will predominantly be at our Sutton site.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible
for the timely, efficient and courteous provision of Nuclear Medicine and PET services.The post-holder will liaise with a variety of staff throughout the Trust, including wards and theatres and with those from other NHS trusts. The key working relationships in the department will be with the imaging, medical, clerical and nursing staff.The post holder will have considerable patient contact, including contact with the terminally ill. Patient presentation will include the unconscious, incapacitated, confused and those with physical and mental disabilities.

About us

About usThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative
services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

DetailsDate posted14 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand