Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Radiographer/Clinical Technologist to join our Nuclear Imaging Department at a Band 6 level. This post provides a fantastic opportunity to develop expertise in diagnostic nuclear imaging, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-focused services.
You may be required to work across multiple sites within the Black Country ICB. Flexible working arrangements may be available by mutual agreement.
We are open to applications for individuals who require training to reach the requirements of the post under Annex 21.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will perform a range of diagnostic nuclear imaging procedures, requiring advanced technical and clinical knowledge. You will play a key role in training junior staff, quality assurance, and service improvement initiatives. The post requires autonomous decision-making within the framework of professional guidelines and the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical users across the Trust and external stakeholders.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed Job Description and AfC Person Specification.
If you do not fully meet the criteria, we may be able to offer a suitable candidate a training role to enable them to advance their current skill-set.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Radiographer degree, or science plus nuclear medicine training, or equivalent
2. Current HCPC or RCT Registration or ability to become registered
Desirable
1. Postgraduate Nuclear Medicine Diploma
Experience
Essential
1. Previous experience or willingness to train in Nuclear Imaging department, using gamma cameras and associated equipment, and handling radioactive materials
2. Knowledge of Nuclear Imaging scanning protocols
3. Ability to give or willingness to learn to give IV injections and carry out IV cannulation
Desirable
1. Knowledge of Nuclear Imaging processing protocols
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer's website
#J-18808-Ljbffr