Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £54,320.00 i £60,981.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £54320.00 - £60981.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SE19RT |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9196-25-1222 |
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Clinical Responsibilities: 1. To perform all standard and complex Nuclear Medicine, SPECT/CT procedures using highly specialised equipment in a timely and accurate manner with due regard to the Health and Safety of self, staff and patients. 2. To specialise and actively participate in one or more advanced areas of Nuclear Medicine, such as cardiac stressing, paediatric imaging, hybrid imaging etc. 3. To ensure that all standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines are adhered to by junior members of staff and students and that any adaptation of technique is technically and clinically justified. 4. To act as an operator under IR(ME)R. 5. To be able to operate all hardware and software used in the department. 6. To ta.ke responsibility for patient consent, identification and relevant clinical history taking prior to commencement of imaging in accordance with Trust and professional legislation. 7. To undertake both routine and advanced administration of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and advanced phlebotomy and laboratory skills. 8. To provide clear instructions and descriptions of all procedures to staff, patients and relatives as necessary. 9. To provide clinical information to the patient whilst interpreting, negotiating and adapting the procedure as appropriate. 10. To optimally use all supporting and immobilisation devices on patients to achieve diagnostically accurate studies. 11. To ensure that all images are of the highest diagnostic quality possible and that they are presented for reporting in timely and accurate manner. 12. To act as the lead source of reference for the development and introduction of new techniques as part of the delivery of the service. 13. To undertake the preparation and production of all radiopharmaceuticals. 14. To assist in Quality Assurance of all relevant equipment and take responsibility for reporting discrepancies to appropriate personnel. 15. 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, and to ensure that best practice is maintained by self and junior members of staff. 2. To attend and facilitate 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 and assist junior staff in completion of these. Education & Professional Development: 1. To 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 undertake areas of advanced practice in Nuclear Medicine when required. 4. To assist students undertaking the clinical competency program and to assist in the training and supervision of other students in the department. 5. To participate in all Research and Development studies that being carried out in the department as required. Management: 1. To deputise for the Site Principal Technologist and Chief Technologist in their absence and to liaise with all Nuclear Medicine staff to allow the facilitation of the service. 2. To act as a team leader within the department and provide support, direction and leadership. 3. To supervise junior members of the Technologist team and to conduct appraisals/Performance Development Reviews as and when appropriate. 4. To take responsibility for individual workload in liaison with colleagues in order to facilitate all aspects of the patients investigation and equipment usage. 5. To assist in the planning of staff rotas and designation of resources. 6. To schedule all Nuclear Medicine studies in accordance with departmental protocol and ensure that there are no outstanding bookings on a daily basis. 7. To participate in routine enquiries, ensuring the delivery of an effective and responsive Nuclear Medicine service. 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/AHCS registration purposes. 4. To provide work load analysis as and when directed. General: 1. To establish, build and maintain good relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff, both internal and external, as part of the role. 2. To ensure that patients and users of the service are dealt with efficiently and courteously.