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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).

This is an exciting time to join our department our service. 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.

Main duties of the job 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.

If you would like to discuss this post further please contact:Peter O'Sullivan, head of Nuclear Medicine on , email: Peter.O' or Lisa Welsh Chief Clinical Technologist for Carlisle on , About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

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Standard Check: 18 + Administration cost of 3.85 = Deducted at 6.85 from 1st month salary and 5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: 38 + administration cost of 3.90 = Deducted at 11.90 from 1st month salary and 10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

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

Excellent opportunities for development

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

These schemes are subject to availability Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level or equivalent level of specialist knowledge.
• Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification
• Registered Clinical Technologist or Radiographer

Desirable

• Core IT skills or equivalent

Experience Essential

• 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 a team of individuals.

Desirable

• Experience of managing projects and teams
• Experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge Essential

• 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.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and safety principles relating to working area.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to area of work.
• Continuing professional development
• Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel).
• Equality legislation and best practice.

Desirable

• Successful experience of service development
• Current understanding of NHS and Health Policy

Skills and Aptitudes Essential

• Seeks continuous improvement
• Track record of scientific or technical skills
• Report writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Results focused
• A high level of technical expertise in Nuclear Medicine
• Good supervisory and communication skills
• Project, budgetary and HR management
• Computer skills including the proficient use of Microsoft Word,

Desirable

• Specialist technical expertise in radiopharmaceutical production.

Other Essential

• Ability to travel independently across Cumbria
• Able to take control under pressure
• Able to use own initiative
• Flexible
• Takes responsibility for own professional and managerial development

Employer details Employer name North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 262-A
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