Site Northern Care Alliance Salford Care Organisation Town Salford Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Do you have the motivation, experience and skills to carry out a range of diagnostic tests in dermatology patients and contribute to the diagnoses and management of patients with sensitivity to sunlight or cancerous skin lesions?
You will join the specialist Clinical Technologist team in the Photobiology Unit. You will work collaboratively with other disciplines to provide high quality care to our patients. The services performed by the post-holder are jointly provided by the Photobiology Unit and the Medical Physics Department.
Our photosensitive patients have a range of genetic, immunological and drug related skin conditions provoked by sunlight. The role includes performing complex diagnostic investigations for photosensitivity, with examination of the impact of optical radiation on patients’ skin and educating them in photo-protective measures. This service involves both adult and paediatric patients. You will also contribute to the delivery of the photodynamic therapy by treating patients with skin cancers and pre-cancers. Previous experience with handling optical radiation is desirable but not essential; training will be given in post.
The Photobiology Unit has a commitment to continuous improvement in the quality of patient care and you will participate in audit, research and innovation.
There will be the option to complete the Register for Clinical Technologist portfolio if not already registered with a relevant body.
Main duties of the job
1. Undertake, plan and interpret non ionising radiation investigations to a high level of competence
2. Perform precise and accurate dosimetry
3. Interpret and record responses on proforma
4. Communicate and describe responses to photodermatology clinicians
5. Perform photodynamic therapy under the direction of a photodermatologist
6. Attend clinic and assist the photodermatologist
7. Provide detailed liaison, information and advice contributing to patient care and well-being.
8. Support clinical research and development.
Working for our organisation
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person specification
* Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g. Nursing, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences), and/or Register of Clinical Technologists, State registration with the Health Professions Council, Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or similar
* Experience with optical (UV/visible) radiation, Nuclear Medicine or similar
Essential and desirable
* A good understanding of the principles of application of non-ionising radiation in medicine
* Experience of taking scientific or clinical measurements
* Excellent numerical skills
* Excellent analytical skills
* Ability to keep accurate and detailed scientific records
* Excellent communication skills
* Caring and compassionate
* Ability to work both within a team and independently
* Ability to work safely, quickly and meticulously.
* Self-motivated, able to work without direct supervision
* Experience of venepuncture (or willing and able to train)
* Good numerical skills
* Ability to keep accurate and detailed scientific records
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure
* Post-graduate experience in a healthcare setting
* Research or audit experience
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.
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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should we receive sufficient applications or if it is filled via the internal redeployment process.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Donna Parkin Job title Lead Clinical Technologist Email address donna.parkin@nca.nhs.uk Telephone number 0161 206 4081 Additional information
Lead Clinical Technologist Donna Parkin
Available Mon - Fri 7am - 3pm
donna.parkin@nca.nhs.uk
0161 206 4081
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