Main area: Nuclear medicine
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Will include some evening and weekend working)
Job ref: 279-6832681-JAN25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/01/2025 23:59
PET-CT Deputy Superintendent Radiographer/Technologist
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First.
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced senior PET-CT radiographer/technologist to join our PET-CT department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. This is a great opportunity to join a state-of-the-art department in a modern hospital building. With extensive knowledge of PET-CT, you will help develop and manage the service and team within a specified budget. You will be responsible for ensuring a high-quality scanning service and for meeting targets.
Main duties of the job
As the deputy, you will work closely with the PET-CT Superintendent to help drive transformation and ensure effective day-to-day operational management of the service. You are expected to have experience in supervising and training staff as well as extensive clinical knowledge. You will need to manage capacity and patient flow and maintain regular dialogue with the administrative service. You will ensure quality assurance, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance are in place.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To support the PET-CT Superintendent, Lead PET-CT Consultant, and Lead Superintendent Radiographer and oversee operations within the PET-CT department, and to work collaboratively with staff to provide effective day-to-day operational management. The post holder will be required to work with minimal supervision and be responsible for performing a wide range of examinations and procedures to a high standard on patients of all ages.
Person specification
Qualifications
* A relevant qualification in Diagnostic Radiography or relevant PET-CT/Nuclear Medicine Technology (e.g., BSc or PgD or MSc)
* Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g., PETCT, leadership, healthcare)
Experience
* 2 years minimum NHS or UK hospital PET-CT clinical experience
* Specialised knowledge of Radiation Physics (IR(ME)R and ARSAC)
* Understanding of the risks associated with unsealed sources to patients and staff
* Knowledge of general policies and procedures applicable to a PET-CT Department
* Wide range of experience in PET-CT techniques and different radiotracers
* Previous experience in a supervisory role
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
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