Senior Specialist Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Clinical Technologist

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Specialist Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Clinical Technologist to join its innovative team. The successful candidate will perform a variety of Nuclear Medicine duties, including routine scanning and administration of Radiopharmaceuticals. A BSc (Hons) in Radiography or Clinical Technology is required along with experience working in Nuclear Medicine and CT. This role may offer flexible working arrangements. The position helps in treating both benign and malignant diseases, contributing to cutting-edge medical practices.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Radiography or Clinical Technology Nuclear Medicine required.
• Previous experience working in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
• Experience in CT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine duties including routine scanning.
• Rotate through radio pharmacy production.
• Learn specialized skills such as myocardial perfusion stress testing.

Skills

Experience in Nuclear Medicine

Experience in CT

Knowledge of Radiopharmaceuticals

Education

BSc (Hons) in Radiography or Clinical Technology Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Senior Specialist Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/Clinical Technologist

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative radiographer/technician who ideally has previous experience working in Nuclear Medicine, to join our small team.

We are a state of the art department comprising of 2 hybrid SPECT/CT scanners and 1 dual headed gamma camera. We carry out diagnostic imaging, non imaging examinations and treat benign and malignant diseases by means of our therapy service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine duties including routine scanning, processing, dispensing and administration of Radiopharmaceuticals using relevant systems of work and applications. Rotate through radio pharmacy production, and learn specialised skills such as sentinel node localisation and myocardial perfusion stress testing.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Radiographer or BSc (Hons) Clinical Technology Nuclear Medicine

Experience

• Previous experience working in Nuclear Medicine
• Previous experience working in CT

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.