PET CT Radiographer/Technologist

Alliance Medical; Leeds; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Medical in Leeds is seeking a Senior PET-CT Radiographer/Technologist to join the PET-CT Unit at St James's Hospital. You will bring expertise in Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT to ensure high-quality patient imaging, radiopharmaceutical handling, and cannulation where required.

Applicants should have HCPC registration or equivalent, a Nuclear Medicine background, and a patient-focused approach. DBS clearance is required; some cross-site work may be involved.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT.
• HCPC or equivalent voluntary registration.
• Background in Nuclear Medicine with PET-CT experience and radiopharmaceutical handling.
• Cannulation competency preferred; training available.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-focused care with high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Be a flexible, adaptable team player with excellent communication skills.

Skills

Patient care skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

BSc/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma in Nuclear Medicine

Tools

IT literate

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Senior PET CT Radiographer/Technologist to join our team at the Leeds PET-CT Unit within St James's Hospital., We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years. We operate a robust pre-employment screening process for all roles which includes proof of professional registration and qualifications, DBS checking and occupational health assessments. We live by our company values to ensure the highest level of patient care: Our Values Leaders, managers, and supervisors have a particular responsibility to be role models in terms of how they demonstrate these values themselves and how they engage their teams to work in this way. Collaboration: We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more. Excellence: We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity and respect. Learning: Knowledge and understanding comes from learning. At Alliance Medical we are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and that we continuously look for improved ways of working. Efficiency: Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resource of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives. Openness: We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.

• Experience and knowledge in area of expertise essential
• BSc/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography and/or Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent is essential.
• Awareness of, and compliance with Alliance Medical Policies and Procedures, Radiation Regulations (IRMER, IRR 99 and EPR 2010) if modality requires this, CQC requirements and Health and Safety legislation
• Awareness of, and compliance with Data Protection and Patient confidentiality
• Undertake initial and refresher mandatory training to ensure compliance at all times
  The successful candidate will have either HCPC or an equivalent voluntary registration, and you must have a background in Nuclear Medicine, preferably with experience of PET-CT, and be experienced in handling and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals. A high level of competency in cannulation is preferable.

You should have a patient-focused attitude to ensure patient care is delivered to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. We are looking for a flexible, adaptable team player who has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Skills And Experience

To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate your experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT, and also:

Skills:

• Patient care experience/skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills including time management
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills
• High energy level - able to collaborate across teams to achieve a common goal
• Ability to motivate self and other members of your team and appropriately delegate
• Positive approach to change
• Flexible approach to working hours

Experience:

• Experienced in PET-CT and handling of Radiopharmaceuticals
• IV Cannulation Certificate preferred, although training will be provided
• Must be IT literate
• Enhanced DBS clearance required
• Flexibility to operate across multiple sites if required
  Alliance Medical are Europe's leading independent provider of imaging services.