Nuclear Medicine Radiographer / Technologist

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Radiographer / Technologist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer to join our small Nuclear Medicine team, based in Torbay Hospital.

Within the past two years we have installed a 16 slice GE SPECT CT Gamma Camera and the service has its own bespoke radio pharmacy unit where we prepare our daily radiopharmaceuticals for imaging.

You will have existing good working knowledge of Nuclear Medicine imaging, have good organisational and interpersonal skills, and have Nuclear Medicine imaging experience. Ideally you will have skills in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals within a clean room environment, however training in this aspect of the job will be provided.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the Nuclear Medicine and wider Radiology team, supporting Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) in delivering a high quality, safe and patient focussed service.

You will represent Nuclear Medicine, the wider Radiology team and TSDFT in a professional and appropriate manner.

You will contribute to safe working practices, ensuring full compliance with all local and national guidance and regulatory requirements.

The service supports in the region of 1800 exams per year including technetium-99m and iodine-123 based imaging techniques and is looking to expand the service further.

About us

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation where Hospital and Community services are managed as one. This contributes substantially to improving our patients care locally with the intention to have less reliance on acute bed-based care and to provide services closer to patients' homes. Working as part of the Nuclear Medicine team will help us to deliver timely examinations from all referrers.

The Trust serves a population of 260,000 with a catchment area covering Torbay and South Dartmoor. The population increases by approximately 100,000 in the summer as a result of tourism. Torbay Hospital is ideally situated in the town of Torquay, famed for its sandy beaches and water sports. For those who prefer dry land, Dartmoor is close by and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth are located approximately 18 and 35 miles away.

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

If you are interested in applying for this post and would like to know more please contact the Superintendent of Nuclear Medicine, Joanna Bevan on 01803 655630.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of legislation and guidance associated with the manufacture and preparation of radionuclide.
• Knowledge of legislation regarding administration, storage and disposal of radioactivity decontamination techniques where necessary.
• Evidence that candidate is a good self organiser able to work under own initiative within proficiencies achieved.

Qualifications and training

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent Healthcare Scientist Qualification.
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine Imaging.
• Certificate of competence in iv cannulation.
• Recent experience of NHS Healthcare delivery.

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.