Our Nuclear Medicine department is seeking a suitably qualified, registered HCPC Radiographer/ RCT Clinical Technologist. Candidates should be flexible, highly motivated and have excellent organisational skills.
Withybush Hospital has a very busy Gamma camera undertaking imaging for the whole Health Board, offering a range of scans including cardiac, bone, thyroid, renal, gastric, VQ, SPECT CT and paediatric imaging. The department prides itself on delivering excellent patient care. There is active encouragement of research and role development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team running the Gamma Camera in the Nuclear Medicine department. This will include:
1. Organising patient lists
2. Undertaking QA
3. Injecting radioactive isotope
4. Imaging
5. Ordering radiopharmaceuticals
6. Working alongside departmental MPE to maintain high standards of radiation safety
There will be a commitment to on-call services (HCPC registered candidates only).
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 31/01/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
* IPEM Diploma or Radiography degree or equivalent
* HCPC or RCT registered
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development to postgraduate diploma level
* Sound professional knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
Experience
* Period of postgraduate experience in Radiography or equivalent to postgraduate diploma level
* PG experience in Nuclear Medicine
* Venepuncture/Cannulation and IV administration
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
Salary: £37,898 to £45,637 per annum pro rata
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