Clinical Technologist

Job summary

Thisnuclear medicine Clinical Technologist Post forms part of a team dedicated toproviding high-quality Medical Physics services across South Tyneside &Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.

The Service is managed by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust andprovides about 10,000 diagnostic nuclear medicine patient investigations peryear, 3,500 bone density measurements per year and 100 benign radionuclidetherapy administrations. Currently the Service has a solid state SPECT/CT scanner, three dual detector gamma cameras,a dedicated cardiac camera and two bone densitometers.

The hours of the Post are per week,generally hours per day, Monday to Friday, and usually between 07:15 and18:00 (depending on duties). You may berequired to work on projects at any of the three Units, but the main part ofyour role will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.

Foran informal discussion about either of these routes of entry, please contactMark Gannon, Head of Clinical Nuclear Medicine, via

Main duties of the job

Duties include preparation, dispensing andadministration of sterile radioactive materials; acquisition of imaging data,analysing and calculating results and the disposal of radioactive wastematerial.

Youwill be working within a friendly, multi-disciplinary team of clinicalscientists, technologists, medical, nursing and clerical staff.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To obtain the optimum information from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.

To ensure the safety, care and welfare of each patient (many being seriously ill) throughout their investigation.

To operate complex nuclear medicine equipment and bone densitometry X-ray equipment with precision and dexterity and in a safe manner.

To maintain all standards and working practices necessary for the safe handling and use of radioactive materials.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A good knowledge and understanding of relevant safety principles, standards and legislation applied to the clinical use of radioisotopes. Degree in Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) - another relevant Degree may be accepted ( Applied Physics, Radiography Degree, Biomedical Science). Registered with the Register for Clinical Technologists or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work.

Desirable

Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly and competently, with vital speed in the event of a patient emergency. Understanding and knowledge of the operation of bone densitometry equipment. Further training / experience in Nuclear Medicine to Diploma level.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to move and handle objects safely. Ability to move and handle patients safely.

Desirable

Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post which will require cross-site working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Tyneside and SRH sites, when required.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Good customer care skills. Excellent team player. Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. Able to work on own within set boundaries. Good IT skills.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine department.

Desirable

Experience in taking blood samples. Experience in simple laboratory procedures. Experience in cardiac stressing. Experience in radiopharmacy.

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