Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town Leicester
Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 22/04/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
The post holder will assist in the provision and delivery of the Nuclear Medicine service throughout UHL, rotating between the Leicester Royal Infirmary and Glenfield Hospital.
The post is one of a number in the Nuclear Medicine Division. Nuclear Medicine is responsible for the use of sealed and open sources of radioactivity in the provision of a diagnostic and therapeutic service for patients throughout Leicestershire.
The post holder is required to work to high standards of accuracy, safety and accountability, complying with relevant legislation.
The post holder liaises closely with a wide range of staff, patients and carers ensuring that complex, sensitive information is relayed in an appropriate and efficient manner ensuring understanding.
Main duties of the job
* Dispensing and administering radiopharmaceuticals
* Performing imaging procedures
* Patient care and interaction
* Quality control
* Working within a multidisciplinary team
* Explaining complex and sensitive information
* Training of students and other staff
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Participate in the delivery of a high quality Nuclear Medicine Service, using complex, sophisticated imaging, non-imaging and data processing equipment, ensuring that all procedures are carried out according to written procedures and guidelines.
* Uses complex image processing software to produce images, curves and data for interpretation being able to adapt the processing for non-routine information.
* Book patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
* To assist in the amendment, and writing, of protocols and workflows used in imaging procedures and data processing.
* Participate in the programme of quality control for complex Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed by the Head of Nuclear Medicine.
* To prepare, dispense and administer radiopharmaceuticals and allied pharmaceuticals for Nuclear Medicine procedures, including the consent and counselling of patients receiving radioactive substances.
* Participate in the programmes of: product quality control, environmental monitoring, plus cleaning and maintenance of equipment, clothing and work areas according to written procedures.
* Ensure that stock levels are monitored and maintained, and that all documentation relating to the ordering and receipt of radiopharmaceuticals, and other materials, especially consumables and services are complete and accurate.
* Ensure that all written procedures are adhered to, and take a pro-active role in the identification, development, implementation and monitoring of new or revised procedures in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and other Health Care Professionals.
* Where applicable, to perform the Authorisation of Nuclear Medicine procedures on behalf of the IRMER certificate holder in accordance with Authorisation Criteria, ensuring that procedures are booked accordingly.
* Ensure effective multidisciplinary communications across the Nuclear Medicine Service, Divisions and other Health Care Institutions.
* Maintain and update own level of expert knowledge and participate in the education and development of junior and trainee staff assigned to the service.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Clinical technology or Radiography or equivalent.
* Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Teaching qualification
Experience
* 3 years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine
* Experience in Radiopharmacy. Ability to carry out cell labelling. Experience of pharmacological cardiac stress testing. A paediatric qualification
Communication and relationship skills
* Able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex and sensitive information which requires empathy and reassurance where there are barriers to understanding.
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Have skills for assessing the appropriateness of diagnostic requests and authorise requests on behalf of the IRMER certificate holder.
Skills
* Dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills needed for the manufacture (under aseptic conditions), dispensing and administration of radioactive pharmaceuticals.
Planning and organisation skills
* Be able to adjust and rearrange patient appointments, taking into account many factors such as patient preparation, radiopharmaceutical expiry and dose, to enable urgent investigations to take place.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
* Implement specialist imaging procedures. Calculation of correct dose of radiopharmaceuticals for adults and paediatrics. Provide radiation protection advice to patients and staff.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
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