Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer

Royal United Hospitals; Bath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bath is seeking a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves performing a range of Nuclear Medicine and PET CT imaging procedures and requires proficiency in a variety of IT systems. Candidates need a professional registration and post-qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive work culture focusing on personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• Registration with HCPC or Membership of RCT is desirable.
• Experience with SPECT/CT or PET is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Nuclear Medicine and PET CT imaging following departmental protocols.
• Position patients and carry out imaging procedures.
• Ensure quality assurance of equipment and safe handling of radioactive materials.

Skills

Proficient in IT systems

Good communicator

Able to work under pressure

Dexterity for injections and pipettes

Emotional resilience

Education

Qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer

Tools

Microsoft suite

Patient management software

Job description

Job Overview

As the Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer you will work in a team of technologists and radiographers who form part of a multidisciplinary team providing the clinical Nuclear Medicine and PET CT service at the Royal United Hospitals NHS Trust.

We provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including non-imaging tests.

The role includes: quality assurance of equipment, ordering of radiopharmaceuticals, dispensing from multi-dose vials and administration via injection, inhalation and ingestion. The majority of imaging of patients is with SPECT-CT and sometimes includes contrast CT. The role requires regular training and auditing of skills as well as involvement with updating of documentation. Safe use and handling of radioactive materials is important.

Please make contact for a visit or for us to answer any questions about this role. In addition please do get in touch to discuss if you are interested in more than the part time hours advertised. Please see contact details below.

Main Duties of the Job

• Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine and PET CT imaging (routine and specialised) in line with agreed departmental practice and protocols.
• Position the patient, gamma camera and couch or other support, having due regard to safe lifting procedures and optimum imaging outcome.
• Select the appropriate mode of operation for the gamma camera and carry out the imaging procedure.
• Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine image processing (routine and specialised), using the imaging computer and software, in line agreed departmental practice and protocols.
• Undertake further training and development and maintain personal skills, up-to-date and effective practice and knowledge in relation to the role through continuing professional development.

You need to have knowledge of the underpinning legislation relating to nuclear medicine i.e., Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, National Regulations for the Transport of Radioactive Substances, Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) guidelines.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well-being, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well‑being. We’ve even got a pool!

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer

Desirable criteria

• Registration with HCPC or Membership of RCT

Experience

• Post qualification experience working in Nuclear Medicine

Desirable experience

• Post qualification experience working with SPECT/CT or PET

Skills – Essential criteria

• Proficient in the use of a range of IT systems (eg Microsoft suite, patient management software)
• Good communicator
• Able to work in pressurised environment

Skills – Desirable criteria

• Cannulation
• Contrast administration

Skills – Essential criteria (second set)

• Dexterity to perform injections and use pipettes
• Manual handling examples
• Emotional resilience

Immigration and work rights

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job description for Band 6 NM + PET RUH, Bath (PDF, 632.5KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)

Contact information

Name: Jasmine Cheesewright
Job title: Service Lead for Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Address

Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG