PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Flexible Hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of staff benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Clear career pathways

Flexible working requests welcomed

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine Department at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust's Sutton site is recruiting a technologist for its nuclear medicine and PET services. The role involves booking patients, explaining procedures, giving radiopharmaceuticals by mouth, injection or inhalation, and operating the gamma cameras and PET/CT scanner.

There is considerable patient contact, including with terminally ill or disabled individuals, and the post requires shift work and an extended-hour rota.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in nuclear medicine or radiography.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, efficient nuclear medicine and PET services.
• Book appointments and explain procedures to patients.
• Cannulate patients and administer radiopharmaceuticals by mouth, IV or inhalation.
• Operate gamma cameras and PET/CT scanner to produce qualitative and quantitative results.
• Liaise with wards, theatres, staff across the Trust and other NHS trusts.
• Confirm patient identity and ensure safety under radiation protection rules.
• Process data, maintain records and ensure archiving is accurate and timely.
• Carry out equipment quality assurance, cleaning and fault reporting.
• Contribute to service improvements and report deficiencies or incidents.
• Work extended hours and flexible rota as required.
• Maintain security and integrity of Controlled Areas.

Skills

Clear communication

Concise writing

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in nuclear medicine or radiography

Job description

The Nuclear Medicine Department at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust's Sutton site is recruiting a technologist for its nuclear medicine and PET services. The role involves booking patients, explaining procedures, giving radiopharmaceuticals by mouth, injection or inhalation, and operating the gamma cameras and PET/CT scanner.

There is considerable patient contact, including with terminally ill or disabled individuals, and the post requires shift work and an extended-hour rota.