Chief Technologist

2 months ago


Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom NHS Full time
{"h1": "Nuclear Medicine Chief Clinical Technologist", "p": "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, however the post holder will work when required at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. 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; The ideal candidate will also have experience leading a nuclear medicine service and managing staff. 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. About us At North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, 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. 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. Person Specification Qualifications
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  • Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level or equivalent level of specialist knowledge. \t
  • Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification \t
  • Registered Clinical Technologist or Radiographer \t
  • Core IT skills or equivalent \
Experience
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  • Experience of working in Nuclear Medicine involving imaging, non-imaging and therapy procedures \t
  • Evidence of continuing professional development \t
  • Experience of managing a team of individuals. \t
  • Experience of working within the NHS \
Knowledge
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  • Specialist knowledge and skills in medical and scientific equipment and clinical procedures relevant to working area. \t
  • Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel). \
Skills and Aptitudes
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  • Track record of scientific or technical skills \t
  • Report writing skills \t
  • Results focused \t
  • A high level of technical expertise in Nuclear Medicine \t
  • Good supervisory and communication skills \
Other
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  • Ability to travel independently across Cumbria \t
  • Able to take control under pressure \t
  • Able to use own initiative \t
  • Flexible \t
  • Takes responsibility for own professional and managerial development \
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. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust #"}