University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Part-Time/Full time Band 5 Rotational Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced radiographer or technologist to work in our Nuclear Medicine department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. This is a great opportunity to join us in a state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine department in a modern hospital building. You will ensure a high-quality scanning service administering radiopharmaceuticals and performing Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT scans. You will be supported by senior technologists, consultants, management, and dedicated physics and admin staff.
Preferably, you will already have a qualification in radiography or nuclear medicine, but it will be possible to provide Nuclear Medicine training for a suitable candidate with a science and healthcare background.
Main duties of the job
You will have technical expertise and good clinical knowledge. You will be capable of responding to challenges and working cooperatively as part of a large MDT. You will assist with the effective day-to-day operation of the service. You will need to be resourceful and innovative to ensure that the service delivers prompt and timely care to our patients while maintaining good relationships with colleagues. You will assist with patient flow and maintain regular dialogue with the administrative service. You will help with quality assurance and daily equipment checks.
The role includes rotation with Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT teams. You will be required to work at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, with a rotation to other Trust sites. The service will initially run Monday-Friday 8 am - 8 pm but will expand to encompass weekend working as the service develops.
In return for your commitment to us, we will provide ongoing support for your professional development, as well as a friendly, challenging, and stimulating work environment.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job responsibilities
Please see job description.
The post holder will undertake clinical work in a highly specialised area which requires consideration of the risks associated with working with ionising radiation and cross-infection. The person needs to possess the empathy and skills to help patients through difficult and complex procedures.
Assess patient referrals, manage care, safely prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and scan patients.
The post holder will be required to perform image processing and production of results to the highest technical standards.
To support the PET-CT Superintendent, Nuclear Medicine Chief Technologist, and Lead Superintendent and to work collaboratively with other clinical colleagues to provide an efficient and effective service.
To work within regulatory frameworks and follow all Local Rules and Standard Operating Procedures designed to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and associated regulations.
To work in all Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT departments and weekend and evening duties as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A relevant qualification (BSc, PgD) in either Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Clinical Technology, or related subject.
Knowledge
* Experience working in a healthcare setting.
Quality of application
* Quality of supporting information.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-6837193-JAN25
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
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