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PET Radiographer/ Imaging Technologist (maternity cover)
| Posting date: | 28 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,232 to £42,999 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38232 - £42999 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE1 7EH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | N0067-25-0002 |
Summary
Clinical: To perform excellent quality imaging studies in accordance with departmental protocols in an efficient, safe and timely manner To work as a member of a professional team, liaising closely with and supporting colleagues in the delivery of a high quality scanning service To provide a high level of patient care before, during and after imaging procedures To be responsible for handling radioactive tracers in accordance with the local rules. After initial training, to be able to establish venous access and be responsible for drawing, measuring and injecting radiotracers into patients under the guidance of the ARSAC license holder To act as an operator under the IRMER regulations To ensure that relevant documentation e.g. referral forms, ARSAC, study consents are completed correctly prior to administering radioactivity To interview each patient and accurately record all relevant information on the scanning data sheet To provide a detailed explanation of the scanning procedure to each patient and their carers prior to commencing the procedure To be prepared to answer queries relating to the procedure or the patients condition, requesting additional help from senior or clinical colleagues as appropriate To be sensitive and supportive of each patients needs whilst ensuring that optimum quality scanning is achieved Operational Perform routine radioactive contamination monitoring as per the departmental local rules To utilize all departmental equipment safely and effectively To perform routine quality control checks on all relevant equipment Report any problems, malfunctions or failures of equipment to the Super Intendent Radiographer and/or his or her deputy, labeling and removing from circulation any unsafe equipment To utilise the imaging networks for both KCL & Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals in accordance with departmental protocols To liaise closely with the administrative staff to ensure efficient and timely patient throughput is achieved To assist the Super Intendent Radiographer and/or his or her deputy in organising the workload in line with clinical priorities To participate in staff meetings as required To participate in a flexible rota providing cover between 7:30am and 7pm depending on workload requirement The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.