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Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer
| Posting date: | 28 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £44,806.00 to £53,134.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £44806.00 - £53134.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE19RT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9196-24-2370 |
Summary
Clinical Responsibilities: 1. To 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. 2. To take responsibility for patient consent, identification and relevant clinical history taking prior to commencement of imaging in accordance with Trust and professional legislation 3. Ensure that all standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines are adhered to. 4. To act as an operator under IR(ME)R. 5. To be able to operate all hardware and software used in the department. 5. To undertake both routine administration of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and to undertake phlebotomy and laboratory skills. 6. To provide clear instructions and descriptions of all procedures to staff, patients and relatives as necessary. 7. To assist in preparation of cardiac stress testing. 8. To provide clinical information to the patient whilst interpreting, negotiating and adapting the procedure as appropriate. 9. To optimally use all supporting and immobilisation devices on patients to achieve diagnostically accurate studies. 10. To ensure that all images are of the highest diagnostic quality possible and that they are presented for reporting in timely and accurate manner. 11. To undertake the preparation and production of all radiopharmaceuticals. 12. To assist in Quality Assurance of all relevant equipment. 13. To participate in waste monitoring and storage. Professional Responsibilities: 1. To work in accordance with all legislation and departmental policies during exposure to sealed and unsealed radioactive material, blood samples and other hazardous waste. 2. To attend appropriate professional meetings as required. 3. To understand and apply all relevant legislation when performing Nuclear Medicine investigations. 4. To ensure personal responsibility is taken for reporting potential and actual adverse incidents to appropriate personnel. Education & Professional Development: 1. Take responsibility for continuing professional development whilst liaising with the Education, Workforce & Professional Development Lead and Chief Technologist for advice, guidance and allocation of appropriate resources for training and development. 2. To undertake post-graduate training as and when appropriate. 3. To assist students undertaking the clinical competency program and to assist in the training and supervision of other students in the department. 4. To participate, under supervision, in Research and Development studies being carried out in the department. Management: 1. To take responsibility for individual workload in liaison with all Nuclear Medicine staff in order to facilitate all aspects of the patients investigation and equipment usage. 2. To ensure that there are no outstanding bookings on a daily basis. 3. To participate in routine enquiries, ensuring the delivery of an effective and responsive Nuclear Medicine service. 4. To perform, under guidance and cooperation with Senior Technologists, the appraisal of more junior members of the Technologist team. Information Management: 1. To read and respond to all electronic mail and other documentation in a timely and appropriate manner. 2. To complete and maintain all department records, both electronic and hardcopy, in a timely and accurate manner. 3. To maintain an up to date record of Continuing Professional Education for Departmental and HCPC/RCT registration purposes.