Nuclear Medicine Technologist

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated radiographer or nuclear medicine practitioner to support the imaging department. The role involves booking, preparing and explains procedures, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and operating gamma cameras and PET/CT scanners to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging.

You will contribute to accurate data recording, adhere to radiation protection and departmental policies, and participate in the extended hour rota,

Job description

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.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust