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Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking a well-motivated and experienced nuclear medicine chief clinical technologist or lead radiographer to join our Nuclear Medicine team.

The position is based at the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven (WCH) however the post holder will work when required at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle (CIC - approximately 40 miles away).


The departments at WCH and CIC have undergone significant redevelopment with a refurbished department at WCH and the installation of two new SPECT/CT cameras (one in Whitehaven and one in Carlisle).

WCH and CIC undertake a wide range of imaging, non-imaging and out-patient therapy work.

We would expect you to have: a good knowledge of nuclear medicine technology and the processes involved in nuclear medicine good knowledge of health and safety in nuclear medicine good communication skills and a demonstrable ability to work as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will also have experience leading a nuclear medicine service and managing staff.


In addition to nuclear medicine work the Medical Physics department at the West Cumberland Hospital also runs a clinical measurement service including lung function tests and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.

The post holder may be required to undertake training for this activity as future role development.


The successful appointee will be an integral part of the local Nuclear Medicine team which includes clinical scientists, clinical technologists, nursing and administrative staff.


You should have a degree or equivalent qualification with significant nuclear medicine experience and be on or eligible to join the Register of Clinical Technologists or registered as a Radiographer with the HCPC.

Peter O'Sullivan, head of Nuclear Medicine on , email: O' or Lisa Welsh Chief Clinical Technologist for Carlisle on ,
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The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

A lease car may be available for this position further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level or equivalent level of specialist knowledge.
Core IT skills or equivalent

Experience of working in Nuclear Medicine involving imaging, non-imaging and therapy procedures
Expertise in assisting with research and development projects
Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience of managing projects and teams
Specialist knowledge and skills in medical and scientific equipment and clinical procedures relevant to working area.
Specialist knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences to medicine.
Continuing professional development
Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel).
Current understanding of NHS and Health Policy

Track record of scientific or technical skills
Report writing skills
A high level of technical expertise in Nuclear Medicine
Project, budgetary and HR management
Computer skills including the proficient use of Microsoft Word,

Ability to travel independently across Cumbria
Flexible
Takes responsibility for own professional and managerial development

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
West Cumberland Hospital