Specialist Nurse, Nuclear Medicine

Transformationunitgm; Leicester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare trust as a Specialist Nurse in Nuclear Medicine, focusing on cardiac stress services. You will lead and develop high-quality patient care while ensuring safety and compliance. The role offers training opportunities and a vibrant work environment in Leicester.

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiology and nuclear medicine required.
• Must maintain ILS certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the non-medic-led cardiac stress service.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and pharmacological stress agents.
• Support training and development of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Job description

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Site: Glenfield Hospital, Leicester

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (Yearly)

Closing Date: 28/05/2025 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 7

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Job overview

Join the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as a Specialist Nurse with cardiology experience in our Nuclear Medicine team. Training will be provided in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine. You will lead the stress component of our Nuclear Cardiology service and support general Nuclear Medicine activities, with potential rotation to Leicester Royal Infirmary.

The department features advanced gamma cameras, a non-imaging service, radiopharmacy, and an expanding radiotherapy service. We are research-active, university-linked, and an accredited training center. Leicester offers vibrant, multicultural living with excellent transport links.

Main duties

• Lead the non-medic-led cardiac stress service.
• Ensure safe use of radioactive materials according to local protocols.

Working for our organization

Our strategy (2023-2030) focuses on high-quality care, being a great place to work, impactful partnerships, and research excellence, with a commitment to health equality and core values of compassion, pride, inclusiveness, and teamwork.

Detailed job responsibilities

• Provide leadership and maintain high professional standards.
• Perform and develop the stress myocardial perfusion service.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and pharmacological stress agents following protocols.
• Evaluate referrals, assess patient suitability, and communicate effectively with staff and patients.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and develop clinical procedures and protocols.
• Monitor capacity, demand, and safety in the stress service.
• Support training and development of staff in nuclear medicine procedures.
• Maintain ILS certification and provide ECG training.
• Report incidents and maintain equipment safety.
• Support departmental security and perform other duties as needed.

Person specification

Details on training, experience, communication, analytical skills, and other competencies are required but not specified in the provided text.

Additional information

Apply promptly; the vacancy may close early if filled. Regularly check your email for updates. UHL promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and offers flexible working. Successful applicants will require a DBS check and must meet pre-employment health assessments, including COVID-19 precautions.

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities.