Description

Job summary

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer, you will be part of a friendly and highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering a full range of Nuclear Medicine services. The role includes working with SPECT/CT imaging, quality assurance of equipment, ordering and handling radiopharmaceuticals, and the safe preparation and administration of doses by injection, inhalation and ingestion.

You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of patient care, image quality and safety, while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the service. The post also includes regular training, audit and review of skills, alongside participation in updating departmental documentation and ways of working.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake a full range of routine and specialist Nuclear Medicine and SPECT/CT imaging in line with departmental protocols and best practice.
• Position patients, gamma camera and couch or other support equipment safely and effectively, taking account of patient comfort, manual handling requirements and image quality.
• Select the appropriate camera mode and carry out imaging procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Perform a full range of routine and specialist Nuclear Medicine image processing using departmental software and systems.
• Contribute to quality assurance of equipment and maintain safe, accurate working practices.
• Support the ordering, dispensing and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, including delivery by injection, inhalation and ingestion where appropriate.
• Maintain and develop knowledge and skills through ongoing training, continuing professional development and audit.
• Work in accordance with the relevant legislation and professional guidance, including IRR17, IR(ME)R 2017, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, transport regulations and ARSAC guidance.
• Contribute to updating departmental documentation and supporting safe, effective and modern service delivery.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sitesChelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospitalalong with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary Nuclear Medicine team, contributing to the delivery of a safe, efficient and patient-focused imaging service. The role involves undertaking a full range of routine and specialist Nuclear Medicine and SPECT/CT examinations in line with departmental protocols, while maintaining high standards of image quality, patient care and radiation safety.

The post holder will be responsible for preparing, handling and administering radiopharmaceuticals as required, including administration by injection, inhalation and ingestion, and for supporting the safe use and management of radioactive materials. A sound understanding of the legislative framework governing Nuclear Medicine practice is required, including IRR17, IR(ME)R 2017, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, transport regulations and ARSAC guidance.

The role includes quality assurance of equipment, accurate image acquisition and processing, maintenance of records, and regular participation in audit and skills review. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the updating of departmental documentation and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that practice remains safe, effective and evidence based.

You will work closely with colleagues across the department to support service delivery, manage workload priorities, and provide reassurance and information to patients before, during and after their examination. The role requires a calm, adaptable and professional approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Main responsibilities

• Undertake a full range of routine and specialist Nuclear Medicine and SPECT/CT imaging in accordance with departmental protocols and best practice.
• Position the patient, gamma camera and couch or other supporting equipment safely and effectively, taking account of manual handling principles and optimum diagnostic outcome.
• Select the appropriate gamma camera mode of operation and perform imaging procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out routine and specialist Nuclear Medicine image processing using the imaging computer and associated software.
• Participate in quality assurance of equipment and help maintain safe, reliable and well-documented working practices.
• Order, dispense and administer radiopharmaceuticals where appropriate, including administration by injection, inhalation and ingestion.
• Maintain and handle radioactive materials safely and in accordance with statutory and departmental requirements.
• Contribute to regular training, audit, competency review and continuing professional development.
• Support the updating of departmental documentation, protocols and procedures.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in compliance with radiation safety legislation, local rules and Trust policies.
• Provide a professional, compassionate and informative service to patients, carers and colleagues.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary Nuclear Medicine team, contributing to the delivery of a safe, efficient and patient-focused imaging service. The role involves undertaking a full range of routine and specialist Nuclear Medicine and SPECT/CT examinations in line with departmental protocols, while maintaining high standards of image quality, patient care and radiation safety.

The post holder will be responsible for preparing, handling and administering radiopharmaceuticals as required, including administration by injection, inhalation and ingestion, and for supporting the safe use and management of radioactive materials. A sound understanding of the legislative framework governing Nuclear Medicine practice is required, including IRR17, IR(ME)R 2017, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, transport regulations and ARSAC guidance.

The role includes quality assurance of equipment, accurate image acquisition and processing, maintenance of records, and regular participation in audit and skills review. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the updating of departmental documentation and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that practice remains safe, effective and evidence based.

You will work closely with colleagues across the department to support service delivery, manage workload priorities, and provide reassurance and information to patients before, during and after their examination. The role requires a calm, adaptable and professional approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Main responsibilities

• Undertake a full range of routine and specialist Nuclear Medicine and SPECT/CT imaging in accordance with departmental protocols and best practice.
• Position the patient, gamma camera and couch or other supporting equipment safely and effectively, taking account of manual handling principles and optimum diagnostic outcome.
• Select the appropriate gamma camera mode of operation and perform imaging procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out routine and specialist Nuclear Medicine image processing using the imaging computer and associated software.
• Participate in quality assurance of equipment and help maintain safe, reliable and well-documented working practices.
• Order, dispense and administer radiopharmaceuticals where appropriate, including administration by injection, inhalation and ingestion.
• Maintain and handle radioactive materials safely and in accordance with statutory and departmental requirements.
• Contribute to regular training, audit, competency review and continuing professional development.
• Support the updating of departmental documentation, protocols and procedures.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in compliance with radiation safety legislation, local rules and Trust policies.
• Provide a professional, compassionate and informative service to patients, carers and colleagues.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography / DCR (R) or accepted international equivalent
• Proven acumen for approaching all situations with an open mind and 'can-do' attitude
• Able to work well in a complex team
• HCPC registration RCT registration
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; may need to communicate sensitive or complex information to all types of patient

Desirable

• IV cannulation trained and competent
• Exposure to specialist techniques
• Previous experience of communicating in difficult circumstances

Person Specification
Person specification

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography / DCR (R) or accepted international equivalent
• Proven acumen for approaching all situations with an open mind and 'can-do' attitude
• Able to work well in a complex team
• HCPC registration RCT registration
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; may need to communicate sensitive or complex information to all types of patient

Desirable

• IV cannulation trained and competent
• Exposure to specialist techniques
• Previous experience of communicating in difficult circumstances

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

369 Fulham Rd

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

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