North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking a well-motivated and experienced nuclear medicine chief clinical technologist or lead radiographer to join our Nuclear Medicine team. The position is based at the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven (WCH) however the post holder will work when required at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle (CIC - approximately 40 miles away).
This is an exciting time to join our department. The departments at WCH and CIC have undergone significant redevelopment with a refurbished department at WCH and the installation of two new SPECT/CT cameras (one in Whitehaven and one in Carlisle). WCH and CIC undertake a wide range of imaging, non-imaging and out-patient therapy work.
Main duties of the job
We would expect you to have: a good knowledge of nuclear medicine technology and the processes involved in nuclear medicine; good knowledge of health and safety in nuclear medicine; good communication skills and a demonstrable ability to work as part of a team. The ideal candidate will also have experience leading a nuclear medicine service and managing staff.
The successful appointee will be an integral part of the local Nuclear Medicine team which includes clinical scientists, clinical technologists, nursing and administrative staff.
You should have a degree or equivalent qualification with significant nuclear medicine experience and be on or eligible to join the Register of Clinical Technologists or registered as a Radiographer with the HCPC.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level or equivalent level of specialist knowledge.
* Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification
* Registered Clinical Technologist or Radiographer
* Core IT skills or equivalent
Experience
* Experience of working in Nuclear Medicine involving imaging, non-imaging and therapy procedures
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience of managing a team of individuals.
* Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge
* Specialist knowledge and skills in medical and scientific equipment and clinical procedures relevant to working area.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and safety principles relating to working area.
* Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel).
Skills and Aptitudes
* Track record of scientific or technical skills
* Report writing skills
* Results focused
* A high level of technical expertise in Nuclear Medicine
* Good supervisory and communication skills
Other
* Ability to travel independently across Cumbria
* Able to take control under pressure
* Able to use own initiative
* Flexible
* Takes responsibility for own professional and managerial development
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.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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