Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and talented person to join our team of Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Radiographers at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). This is an exciting opportunity for a science or radiography degree graduate just starting out on their career in healthcare to join the team 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 along with excellent patient communication. You should have an 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 Technologists and Radiographers. 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 and PET-CT imaging. Please call the department to arrange a visit prior 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 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-CSS-6918207 Job locations Department of Nuclear Medicine, St Mary's Hospital Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL 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 Relevant science degree or Radiography degree HCPC registration Desirable Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Registered with the Register of Clinical Technologists Experience Essential Experience in general hospital practices Experience in Nuclear Medicine Evidence of CPD within imaging Desirable Knowledge of ANTT and cannulation skills Understanding of radiation protection principles In depth knowledge of Nuclear Medicine Skills Essential Good communication skills Ability to plan and prioritise workload Ability to identify training needs of self and others Desirable Venepuncture skills Knowledge of advanced Nuclear Medicine Imaging techniques Awareness of cultural diversity and disability within the Nuclear Medicine patient group Personal Qualities Essential Ability to work carefully and efficiently Ability to work as a member of a team Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service Desirable Concern for the wellbeing of patients Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant science degree or Radiography degree HCPC registration Desirable Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Registered with the Register of Clinical Technologists Experience Essential Experience in general hospital practices Experience in Nuclear Medicine Evidence of CPD within imaging Desirable Knowledge of ANTT and cannulation skills Understanding of radiation protection principles In depth knowledge of Nuclear Medicine Skills Essential Good communication skills Ability to plan and prioritise workload Ability to identify training needs of self and others Desirable Venepuncture skills Knowledge of advanced Nuclear Medicine Imaging techniques Awareness of cultural diversity and disability within the Nuclear Medicine patient group Personal Qualities Essential Ability to work carefully and efficiently Ability to work as a member of a team Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service Desirable Concern for the wellbeing of patients 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Department of Nuclear Medicine, St Mary's Hospital Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)