Senior Nuclear Medicine /PET Technologist

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Nuclear Medicine /PET Technologist

Pay Competitive dependent upon skills and experience (with excellent benefits)

Hours Full time

Contract Permanent

Role Other Qualified Professional

Posted 28 Feb 2025

Closes 30 Mar 2025

Job Description

Role: Senior Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist
Site: London Bridge Hospital, London
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Shift Times: 7.5 hour shifts between 08:00am and 20:00pm on a rota basis
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive dependent upon skills and experience (with excellent benefits)

We're looking for a Senior Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to join our team at the London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

The London Bridge Hospital campus in South East London encompasses an outpatients and diagnostic centre in The Shard; the large world-class hospital based at the Tooley Street site; Private Care at Guys, which is on the top four floors of Guys Hospital Cancer Centre; and outpatient and diagnostic centres across the City and Canary Wharf.

The London Bridge Hospital NM PET Department is located along the River Thames and is minutes away from London Bridge Tube/Rail station. The department consists of a single SPECT CT scanner, as well as a PET CT scanner, and performs a wide range of NM and PET scans on adult patients.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Undertake and perform Nuclear Medicine/PET studies with a high level of practice and professionalism.
• Assist the Nuclear Medicine Physicians in the processing and reporting of the examinations.
• Comply with legislative and hospital policies & procedures to ensure patient safety. In particular Radiation Protection and Infection Control.
• Able to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Routinely perform Nuclear Medicine/PET post processing and basic PACS tasks e.g. archiving, loading CDs onto PACS.
• Undertaking Nuclear Medicine/PET scan bookings, administrative duties, patient advice and preparation.
• Support departmental audits in according to clinical governance
• Adhere to local equipment QC program.
• Assist with stock control.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor degree in Medical Radiations (or equivalent post-grad UK based)
• Extensive post qualification experience
• Competent in Nuclear Medicine (Siemens) and PET CT (GE) - preferred
• Competent in CT (Radiographers-preferred)
• Cannulation training
• RPS training - preferred
• Meditech and/or McKesson experience - preferred

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

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.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Molecular Imaging Radiographer at the London Bridge Hospital, you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual :