Nuclear Medicine Superintendent | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,690 - £62,682 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Walsall, WS2 9PS |
| Company: | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7287137/407-WCCSS-7287137 |
Summary
An exciting new opportunity arisen to work in the Walsall Healthcare Trust's imaging service. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of Nuclear Medicineservices, leading the Nuclear Medicine Team to provide excellent standards of imaging provision in terms of quality, safety and access to services, providing the Radiology Service Manager with regular feedback regarding agreed key performance indicators for this service. Perform on agreed Nuclear medicine procedures as an advanced practitioner or working towards the qualification.They will promote Trust values ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures and will line manage an allocated team, being responsible for their personal development and engagement.The post holder must be able to operate independently when deputising for the Radiology Services Manager.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Manage the provision of high quality and timely Nuclear Medicine services to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment.Accountable for the delivery of Nuclear Medicine services reflecting current protocols, guidelines and practices.Perform and report on agreed Nuclear medicine procedures as an advanced practitioner or working towards the qualification.Assist in modelling the service to take into account local service pressures. Assist in the strategical modelling of the service taking into account demand and capacity and existing workforce funding. Proactively monitor waiting times within the Nuclear Medicine modality. Plan, organise and manage daily workload and staff in order to provide a comprehensive service. Focal point for any clinical and safety issues within the modality.Focal point for any technical and service issues. To participate with the recruitment and selection of staff.Ensure that staff receive annual appraisal reviews and act as an appraiser and develop staff within their roles.Instrumental in the selection of new equipment.Manage budgets effectively and act as signatory. To lead in innovations of Nuclear Medicine services, playing a key role in the development of business cases.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
To perform Nuclear Medicine examinations.
To use analytical and judgemental skills to interpret radiographs, accurately differentiating between normal and abnormal findings, taking appropriate action as required
To be competent in the operation of the Radiology Information System / PACS System
To maintain patient dignity and confidentiality whilst undertaking examinations Demonstrate good communication skills.
To ensure that adequate radiation protection is given to self, patient and others in line with IR(ME)R 2017 IRR 2017 (including local rules)
To implement radiographic protocols to meet the needs of the service.
To use manual handling aids competently as required by the Trust for safety of both patients and staff.
To participate in advanced practice within an agreed weekly rota.
To supervise the activities of students and trainees within the department to ensure that they observe health and safety rules and fire regulations.
To review radiographic examination referrals for appropriateness and priority
Develop and promote good working relationships between multidisciplinary teams
This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Aug 2025