Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £42,471.00 to £50,364.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £42471.00 - £50364.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE19RT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9196-24-0904 |
Summary
The main clinical responsibilities will be: Perform routine Nuclear Medicine procedures without direct supervision, in a timely and accurate manner with due regard to the Health and Safety of self, staff and patients. To be able to operate most hardware and software used in the department. To take responsibility for patient consent, identification and relevant clinical history taking prior to commencement of imaging in accordance with Trust and professional legislation Ensure that all standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines are adhered to. To act as an operator under IR(ME)R . To undertake both routine administration of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and phlebotomy and laboratory skills. Provide clear instructions and descriptions of all procedures to staff, patients and relatives as necessary. To assist in preparation of cardiac stress testing. To provide clinical information to the patient whilst interpreting, negotiating and adapting the procedure as appropriate. Optimally use all supporting and immobilisation devices on patients to achieve diagnostically accurate studies. To ensure that all images are of the highest diagnostic quality possible and that they are presented for reporting in timely and accurate manner. To undertake the preparation of and production of all radiopharmaceuticals. Assist in Quality Assurance of all relevant equipment. To participate in waste monitoring and storage. The post holders will work as part of the Multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible to the Site Principal Technologist and accountable to the Chief Technologist.