Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our team as an Associate Clinical Technologist in the Nuclear Medicine Service of the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, based at the Royal Derby Hospital.
The Nuclear Medicine Service provides specialist diagnostic imaging and non-imaging patient services. A wide range of investigations are performed to assess the function of organs or organ systems, by administering radioactive materials and analysing their distribution within the body. This is a rewarding people-orientated career involving applied health sciences and direct patient care.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be split between working in our aseptic radio pharmacy unit, preparing for the manufacture and dispensing of the radiopharmaceuticals used for patient studies and in the main nuclear medicine department assisting during a range of routine nuclear medicine studies and also providing general support to the team of Clinical Technologists and Scientists in the provision of the service.
You should be an enthusiastic, highly motivated and caring individual with an attention to detail; good time management and planning skills; and a willingness to learn new skills. The ability to work and communicate well with people is essential. You must also have 5 GCSE (grade C or above), or equivalent, to include English, Maths and a physical science. Previous experience of working within an aseptic environment or diagnostic imaging service would be an advantage, but specific training will be provided where necessary.
Closing date of applications: 16 January 2025
Interview date: 30 January 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
1. Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
2. On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
3. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualification and training
Essential
* 5 GCSE or equivalent (grade C or above) to include English, Maths and a physical science
Desirable
* Theoretical and practical training in area of practice: aseptic production and dispensing
* Theoretical and practical training in area of practice: Medical imaging
* Theoretical and practical training in area of practice: Laboratory practice
* Theoretical and practical training in area of practice: patient care
Capabilities
Essential
* Able to complete physical aspect of role, for example cleaning regimes, use of isolator/laminar flow cabinet technology and patient handling
* Able to maintain concentration and focus during critical aspects of role, for example dispensing duties or imaging.
Completion of application process
Essential
* Qualification detail comprehensive and in format requested
* Previous employment history detailed and in format requested
* Supporting evidence shows engagement/motivation with the post
* Supporting evidence shows reflection on skillset with the post
* Clearly written English, lack of typographical errors and obviously 'cut & paste' sections
Behaviours
Essential
* Ability to work as a team
* Ability to follow procedures and work instructions
* Ability to organise own work within a defined schedule
* Is self-motivated with a good work ethic
* Demonstrates empathy and compassion
Work experience and skills
Essential
* Good numeracy skills
* Good standard of written English, clear legible handwriting
* Basic computer skills, including office, email, internet applications
Desirable
* Previous work in a healthcare environment - patient facing
* Previous work in a role requiring developed physical skills or dexterity
* Previous work in a role requiring speed and accuracy
* Previous work experience using dedicated software packages or systems
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.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
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