Senior Nuclear Medicine Radiographer

2 months ago


Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 18 MONTHS DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.

We are looking to appoint a Senior Radiographer / Clinical Technologist to provide clinical leadership within the Nuclear Medicine Department at Singleton Hospital in Swansea. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer with current HCPC registration or a Clinical Technologist with current RCT registration and documented experience.

This is a eighteen months temporary position which has arisen for cover of a secondment within the department. The suitable candidate will be expected to provide expert support within the SPECT/CT imaging and DXA sections of the department which comprise two state-of-the art gamma-cameras with CT diagnostic capability and 3 DXA scanners. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing training and guidance to junior staff.

A static PET/CT service is likely to be implemented within the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Singleton in the next 1 year to 18 months. That expansion will originate further opportunities for permanent positions within our service. The post-holder will be placed in a prime situation to identify career progression opportunities and to observe future role expansion prospects. This is an exciting opportunity to take part and lead change in a currently fast developing setting.

Main duties of the job

This is a temporary post for backfill of a secondment within the imaging service in the Nuclear Medicine department.

The department of Nuclear Medicine at the Singleton Hospital (part of Swansea Bay University Health Board) is a busy academic imaging department operating two diagnostic state-of-the-art SPECT/CT cameras (one of which is a UK-first with multiple CZT detectors), three bone densitometry (DXA) scanners, a brand new, purpose-built, radiopharmacy, a therapy section and a mobile PET/CT service. The Singleton Hospital is situated next to the sea in Swansea, and is also adjacent to the Swansea University (Singleton Campus), housing highly-rated science, pharmacy and medicine departments.

The Radiographer/Clinical Technologist will be expected to provide technical support across the full range of Nuclear Medicine Services, and in particular support the Imaging and DXA services.

If a suitable candidate with the necessary level of experience cannot be identified, we will consider offering the post at a band 5.

The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.

The ability to work flexibly is essential for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply .

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job description

Job responsibilities

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENTLINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Honours Nuclear Medicine or BSc Honours Radiography or Recognised Training in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography Professional Registration (RCT or HCPC) Other relevant post graduate training or experience

Desirable

MSc in relevant specialism area Leadership and Management Training Post Graduate Diploma in relevant subject DXA Certification by the ROS

Knowledge

Essential

Specialist knowledge of conventional Nuclear Medicine and SPECT/CT or Diagnostic CT Specialist knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals Specialist knowledge of patient care Proven experience in patient care

Desirable

Specialist knowledge of PET/CT Specialist knowledge of DXA Proven experience working with radiopharmaceuticals Proven service management experience

Experience

Essential

Proven experience in conventional Nuclear Medicine and SPECT/CT or Diagnostic CT Proven experience in administration of radioactive substances or contrast

Desirable

Leadership experience Proven experience in PET/CT Experience in contrast administration 2 years experience in conventional Nuclear Medicine and SPECT/CT 2 years experience in CT Proven experience in DXA

Skills

Essential

Ability to lead a team of staff Ability to train junior staff Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Produced research Experience in lecturing

Others

Essential

Able to work flexibly Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

Ability to speak Welsh

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