Role: Clinical Specialist Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Site: The Wellington Hospital, London
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: 7.5 hour shifts Monday-Friday between 08:00am and 20:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £54,645 dependent on skills and experience (with excellent benefits)
We're looking for a Clinical Specialist Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our service at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.
The Wellington Hospital is the UK's largest independent hospital with over 260 beds and 1000 employees. We have an international reputation for excellence in complex healthcare and have gained four decades of expertise in treating patients from the UK and overseas.
We have a comprehensive diagnostic and imaging unit with both conventional imaging and hybrid functional imaging / nuclear medicine facilities under one umbrella. The Hybrid Functional Imaging & Nuclear Medicine service a 3 camera Unit incorporating the Symbia INTEVO T16 SPECT-CT, Symbia Intevo BOLD T16 SPECT-CT with xSPECT technology and Biograph mCT 128 PET-CT.
Duties & responsibilities:
1. To liaise with Nuclear Medicine Manager & Superintendent and co-workers to facilitate the smooth operational flow of patient studies from initial receipt of request to final dispatch of patient report and films.
2. Provide a communication link between patients / consultants and the Department.
3. Carry out intravenous injections of radiopharmaceuticals and hold a certificate of competence in IV Cannulation.
4. The post holder will undertake all Nuclear Medicine, SPECT/CT and PET/CT scanning procedures within the department.
5. Perform in-vitro counting and radio-pharmacy procedures according to local protocols.
What you'll bring:
1. Post qualification experience in Clinical Nuclear Medicine Imaging and radio pharmaceuticals dispensing techniques.
2. Broad experience in nuclear medicine data processing.
3. Clinical Experience in the use of Hybrid SPECT/CT gamma cameras and PET/CT systems.
4. Nuclear Medicine degree or other relevant Science degree with a Post Graduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine or Medical Imaging would be advantageous.
5. Voluntary membership of a professional Organisation; VRCT (IPEM) or HPC.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Benefits:
1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
5. Group Life Assurance from day one.
6. Critical illness cover.
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr