Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer

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

Job summary

Join NHS as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer in London. You will support patient care by providing professional nuclear medicine services in a dynamic environment with opportunities for development. This role requires collaboration across two esteemed hospitals, emphasizing quality patient care and continuous professional growth.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits like Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• BSc in a relevant field required.
• Postgraduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
• 1 year experience in Nuclear Medicine and 2 years direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient nuclear medicine service and maintain patient care.
• Assist the Deputy Modality Lead Technologist.
• Deliver staff training and supervision.

Skills

Knowledge of nuclear medicine instruments

Data acquisition and analysis

I.V. administration

Competent in non-imaging investigations

Education

BSc in a Science subject or Radiography

Postgraduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine

State registration with HPC

Membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nuclear Medicine Technologists/Radiographer to join our multidisciplinary team. Our Nuclear Medicine and PET CT departments are spread across two sites: Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital.

The successful candidates would be expected to cover workload across both sites on a rotational basis. We do not have an onsite radiopharmacy, our radiopharmaceuticals are provided to us by an external supplier.

The trust wide PET/CT service is based at Charing Cross Hospital and utilises a Siemens Biograph Vision scanner. Our PET CT service includes 18F-FDG, 68Ga-Dotatate, 68Ga-PSMA, 18F-Choline, 18F-Amyloid studies and numerous research studies using a wide range of radioisotopes.

At Hammersmith Hospital there are two Siemens Intevo Bold SPECT CT scanners which provide a wide variety of hybrid imaging as well as supporting an ever expanding therapy service. Examples of these are bone, parathyroid, stress and rest myocardial perfusion, DAT scans, 177Lutetium, SIRT and Therasphere therapies.

The successful post holder would be joining an exceptional team who have shared values and provide high quality patient care. We work collaboratively to consistently improve our services, as well as supporting staff to develop and explore their own interests within the nuclear medicine field.

Main duties of the job

• To provide an efficient and professional nuclear medicine service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• Assist Deputy Modality Lead Technologist/Radiographer
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development (CPD).
• To provide staff training and supervision of junior staff and students.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• BSc in a Science subject or BSc in Radiography or equivalent
• Radiographer - State registration with HPC
• Post graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD
• For the MTO, Membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists
• Further professional qualifications

Experience

• 1 year full time professional experience in a Nuclear Medicine Dept.
• Understand and comply with relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
• 2 years' experience in direct patient care
• NHS experience
• Experience in SPECT/CT
• PET/CT Experience

Skills/knowledge/Abilities

• Good knowledge of nuclear medicine instruments
• Experience in data acquisition and analysis of general nuclear medicine procedures
• I.V. administration and cannulation skill
• Competent in non-imaging investigations and analysis

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.