Senior Nuclear Medicine Radiographer / Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious and multidisciplinary team at one of the UK's leading hospitals as a Band 6 nuclear medicine radiographer/technologist. This role focuses on delivering high-quality imaging services while ensuring patient safety and innovation in techniques. Collaborate with experts in the field to enhance patient care and participate in ongoing education and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Interest-free season ticket loan

On-site accommodation available

Discounts for high street retail

Wellbeing programme including arts engagement

Qualifications

• Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic/technologist experience.
• Experience of working with junior staff and students.
• Good knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR radiation protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient focused imaging across SPECT/CT and PET/MRI.
• Engage in continuous service improvement and audits.
• Supervise students and new trainees.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Radiation Safety

Teamwork

Motivation

Education

BSc or Diploma in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine

State Registration with HCPC or RCT

Portfolio of Continuing Professional Development

Job description

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Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Band 6 nuclear medicine radiographer/ technologist who can effectively deal with the busy demands of both a clinical and research active imaging department. Our team is multidisciplinary, and you will be working alongside professors, doctors, clinical scientists, nurses and administrative staff! We are a world-renowned nuclear medicine team and ardently uphold the trust's strategy of "providing high quality patient care". We aim to improve the quality of our patient services, in our role as both a local and specialist hospital, by rigorously focusing on safety, clinical outcomes, equity and patient experience." We need robust nuclear medicine radiographers/ technologists to help deliver this strategy for our nuclear medicine service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will

1. Provide a safe, patient focussed imaging service across SPECT/CT, PET/CT, PET/MRI and Bone Density.

2. Work within the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each clinical and research scans.

3. Perform QC testing on a variety of imaging cameras.

4. Adhere to both IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 radiation protection regulations.

5. Have a flexible approach to shift work patterns.

6. Engage with staff feedback, service improvement through audit and shared learning practices.

7. Maintain a robust CPD portfolio that reflects up to date nuclear medicine imaging techniques.

8. Safely administer a range of radiopharmaceuticals through an intravenous cannula that has been sited via the trust's approved Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ASNTT).

9. Teach and supervise students and other new trainees.

1. Effectively communicate and escalate any issues pertaining to radiation safety, patient care and faulty equipment.

Post holders will work closely with the departmental superintendents and lead band 6/7 staff, to ensure the smooth running of both the clinical and research activities within the Institute of Nuclear Medicine.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc or Diploma in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine
• State Registration with HCPC or RCT
• Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Evidence that knowledge of general nuclear medicine and/or PET imaging techniques are up to date.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic/ technologist experience
• Experience of working with junior staff and students.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in more than one hospital.
• Evidence of experience of first line management.
• Evidence of experience in other specialities such as DEXA imaging, therapy administrations and imaging, or research.

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent written communication skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others
• Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts
• Good standard of computer literacy
• Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
• Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students and junior radiographic staff to a required standard.
• Willingness to rotate and work at Whittington Nuclear Medicine site.

Health, Safety and Security

Essential criteria

• Good knowledge of Radiation Safety and Protection. Updated knowledge of IR(ME)R17 and IRR17

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 824.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)