Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and talented person to join our Nuclear Medicine team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). This is an exciting opportunity for a radiography or science degree graduate starting out on their career in healthcare to join us in a training capacity. You will join our friendly, collaborative and multidisciplinary team, providing a service to referrers from across the region. The role demands experience of independent working, an understanding of anatomy, physiology, physics and maths, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to interact with a range of disciplines. You should have an awareness and aptitude for excellent patient focused care. This is a training post; you will be expected to develop skills and knowledge under the supervision of senior Radiographers and Technologists. You will be allocated a mentor to support you throughout the training period. Candidates will be expected to attend Salford University to earn a Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Medicine and subsequently gain and maintain HCPC or RCT registration as part of their employment with the trust. This is a link graded development post (band 5 to band 6). Consideration will be given in light of previous experience and training. This may allow for the candidate to start working at the higher band. Please read both job descriptions and person specifications and call the department to discuss if you have any questions around this issue. Main duties of the job Initially, this role will consist of training to perform a broad range of supervised duties and responsibilities within Nuclear Medicine, ensuring a high level of imaging quality for patients seen within the department. You will work closely with senior technologists during the training period and liaise with other healthcare professionals within and outside the department. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate they can cope with the highly technical side of Nuclear Medicine involving the equipment and techniques employed as well as being a caring and friendly, patient focused member of the team. Once trained, you will aid in protocol development and implementation, routine quality control and carry out the various imaging examinations performed by the department including SPECT-CT imaging. Please call the department to arrange a visit during your application process and to discuss any questions you have regarding the banding of this post. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Dependent on Experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-CSS-6683270 Job locations Whythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Manchester M23 9LT Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc(Hons) Radiography or DCR, OR other relevant Science Degree HCPC registration for Radiographers Desirable RCT (IPEM) registration for Nuclear Medicine Technologists PGDip in Nuclear Medicine Experience Essential Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable In-depth knowledge of a full range of Nuclear Medicine procedures Skills/Knowledge Essential Computer Literate ? Good oral and written communication skills ? Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner. ? Evidence of high standard of Imaging for others to follow ? Ability to manage complex situations ? Negotiating and influencing skills ? Ability to plan prioritise workloads ? Ability to identify training needs of self ? Ability to work across professional and organizational boundaries internally and externally ? Ability to work on own initiative ? Prioritisation skills Desirable Knowledge of specialised imaging and processing techniques within Nuclear Medicine ? Venepuncture skills Awareness of cultural diversity ? Disability awareness Personal Qualities Essential Confident at working under pressure ? Approachable ? Diplomatic ? Effective time management ? Respected member of an existing team ? Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening ? Physically fit and able to comply with the Trust's moving and handling guidelines subject to reasonable adjustment. ? Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service. Organisational Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate planning, time management, organisational skills and the ability to complete a task. ? Ability to work within a team ? Demonstrate effective leadership skills ? Good housekeeping skills ? Effective advocate for patients ? Ability to empathise with the patient's needs ? Ability to work under pressure Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc(Hons) Radiography or DCR, OR other relevant Science Degree HCPC registration for Radiographers Desirable RCT (IPEM) registration for Nuclear Medicine Technologists PGDip in Nuclear Medicine Experience Essential Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable In-depth knowledge of a full range of Nuclear Medicine procedures Skills/Knowledge Essential Computer Literate ? Good oral and written communication skills ? Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner. ? Evidence of high standard of Imaging for others to follow ? Ability to manage complex situations ? Negotiating and influencing skills ? Ability to plan prioritise workloads ? Ability to identify training needs of self ? Ability to work across professional and organizational boundaries internally and externally ? Ability to work on own initiative ? Prioritisation skills Desirable Knowledge of specialised imaging and processing techniques within Nuclear Medicine ? Venepuncture skills Awareness of cultural diversity ? Disability awareness Personal Qualities Essential Confident at working under pressure ? Approachable ? Diplomatic ? Effective time management ? Respected member of an existing team ? Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening ? Physically fit and able to comply with the Trust's moving and handling guidelines subject to reasonable adjustment. ? Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service. Organisational Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate planning, time management, organisational skills and the ability to complete a task. ? Ability to work within a team ? Demonstrate effective leadership skills ? Good housekeeping skills ? Effective advocate for patients ? Ability to empathise with the patient's needs ? Ability to work under pressure 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Whythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Manchester M23 9LT Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)