University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Full time/Part time Band 6 Rotational Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer
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 and PET-CT departments in a new 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.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to have technical expertise as well as good clinical knowledge. You will be capable of responding to challenges, troubleshooting, and working cooperatively as part of a large MDT. As a senior technologist or radiographer, you will help ensure 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, as well as maintaining good relationships with colleagues.
The role includes rotation with the Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT team. PET-CT training can be provided. You will be required to work at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton with a rotation to other Trust sites when necessary. The service will initially run Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm but will expand to encompass weekend working as the service develops.
You will assist with patient flow and maintain regular dialogue with the administrative service. You will help with quality assurance and daily equipment checks. You will be prepared to be trained as an RPS and will assist with departmental research.
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.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will undertake clinical work in a highly specialised area which requires consideration of the risks of radiation and cross-infection. The person needs to possess the empathy and skills to help patients through difficult and complex procedures.
1. Assess patients referrals and manage care, and assist in planning and co-ordination of daily workload within the department.
2. Perform processing and production of results to the highest technical standards.
3. May be required to supervise Technologists/radiographers and support staff.
4. Support the PET-CT Superintendent, Nuclear Medicine Chief Technologist, and Lead Superintendent and work collaboratively with other clinical colleagues to provide an efficient and effective service.
5. Work within regulatory controls and rules and ensure a safe working environment in accordance with local rules for radiation protection and Health and Safety.
6. Work in all Nuclear Medicine departments and weekend and evening duties as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A relevant qualification in Diagnostic Radiography or relevant Nuclear Medicine Technology e.g. BSc or PgD or MSc
* Willing to work towards obtaining RCT registration.
* HCPC (Health & Care Professionals Council) or RCT registered
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience working in a Nuclear Medicine department
* Knowledge of Radiation Physics, (IR(ME)R, and ARSAC.
* Understanding of the Risks associated with unsealed sources and CT to patients and staff.
* Knowledge of general policies and procedures of a Nuclear Medicine department
* Competence in intra-venous administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
* Previous experience in a multi-disciplinary team
Skills
* Good written and spoken English. Able to communicate complex information and tailor it to the appropriate audience, to other professionals, staff, patients, and visitors.
* Be able to communicate with patients to ensure that compliance is reached prior to irradiation of the patient.
* Highly developed physical accuracy and hand-eye coordination for manipulation of computer images, canulation, and using equipment.
* Previous experience of presenting information to groups of colleagues.
Equality Diversity and 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
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-6833184-JAN25
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
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