NHS Nuclear Medicine Technologist

2 weeks ago

Northampton Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Full time

Enthusiastic State Registered Clinical technologists/radiographers are invited to apply for our Nuclear Medicine Band 6 vacancies. Due to Retirement and promotion we are looking for 2 Clinical technologists/radiographers.


The Nuclear Medicine department is part of the Imaging Directorate at Northampton General Hospital. Our Nuclear Medicine service is in a purpose-built state-of-the-art department. Our facilities operate three gamma cameras, including one GE D670 SPECT/CT system, one D630 a general purpose dual headed SPECT and a solid state dedicated cardiac camera GE D530c. We operate an onsite Radiopharmacyand supply isotope to other Nuclear Medicine departments.


Additionally, the department houses a PET/CT scanner operated by a third party.


The post holder willbe involved in allareas of Nuclear Medicine, non-imaging, imaging, therapies and Radiopharmacy. We are a friendly team of scientists, Doctors, Technologists, Admin, Radiographers and support staff, based in a comfortable, modern building.
The post holder will be responsible for the timely, efficient, and courteous provision of the Nuclear Medicine service. Our facilities operate three gamma cameras, including one GE D670 SPECT/CT system, one D630 a general purpose dual headed SPECT and a solid state dedicated cardiac camera GE D530c.We under take Radio-Iodine Therapy Service and a fully equipped Radiopharmacy unit.
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.


We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.


We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.


The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.


We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
To undertake the administration (intravenous, oral, sub-cutaneous and via inhalation) of all diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and drugs used in the practice of Nuclear Medicine as prescribed in the legislation and SOPs. Safely use specialist equipment to perform complex Nuclear Medicine Imaging. Laboratory procedures according to established protocols and local rules.


To comply with written systems of work and maintain safe radiation working practise at all times according to established protocols & local rules. Ensure own knowledge of Local Rules and procedures is current and reflected in professional practice.


Assess the technical quality of images and data, identifying when additional imaging or data collection/manipulation may be required.


Supervise and assist junior staff to ensure full and safe operation of the department. Ensure adherence to all standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines by junior members of staff and students.


Provide technical advice to patients, carers, and hospital staff, including preparation prior to procedures, procedure and drug prohibition or interactions, contra-indications and radiation protection measures following radiopharmaceutical administration.


Work in conjunction with Medical Physics to ensure the quality assurance of equipment, general care and cleaning is carried out in line with departmental policy, recording and reporting faults in a timely manner and where appropriate implementing corrective action


Reporting any deficiencies in the quality-of-service provision to the Radio pharmacy production manager.


To be physically able to move moderately heavy items of equipment (e.g. collimators, lead pots, CT phantoms, Mo-99 Generator) throughout the working day.


To participate in extended hours rota and be willing to adopt a flexible approach to working hours if required.


Educations, Training and Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Clinical Technology, BSc (Hons) diagnostic radiography, BSc (Hons) radiotherapy or equivalent
Must be currently practising as a Technologist or Radiographer in Nuclear Medicine within a hospital setting.
Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD)
Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or (equivalent experience)
Post qualification Nuclear Medicine Experience.
Knowledge and practical experience of Molecular Therapies. However if no or limited experience training will be provided.
Experience of working within a quality management system.

Supervisory skills required for dealing with junior staff, trainees, supernumerary students, patient escorts and visitors.
Physically able to immobilize paediatric/non-compliant patients during injection and for the duration of the imaging test.

Able to supervise junior Clinical Technologists in all aspects of diagnostic nuclear medicine.


Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Has an understanding of patient, staff and public risks arising from radiation exposure.
Northampton General Hospital
Northampton General Hospital

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