Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer

Job Overview

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer works in a team of technologists and radiographers who form part of a multidisciplinary team providing the clinical Nuclear Medicine and PETCT service at the Royal United Hospital NHS Trust.

We provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including non-imaging tests. The role includes; quality assurance of equipment, ordering of radiopharmaceuticals, dispensing from multi-dose vials and administration via injection, inhalation and ingestion. The majority of imaging of patients is with SPECT-CT and sometimes includes contrast CT. The role requires regular training and auditing of skills as well as involvement with updating of documentation. Safe use and handling of radioactive materials is important.

Please make contact for a visit or for us to answer any questions about this role.

Main duties of the job

Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine and PETCT imaging (routine and specialised) in line with agreed departmental practice and protocols.

Position the patient, gamma camera and couch or other support, having due regard to safe lifting procedures and optimum imaging outcome.

Select the appropriate mode of operation for the gamma camera and carry out the imaging procedure.

Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine image processing (routine and specialized), using the imaging computer and software, in line agreed departmental practice and protocols

• Has knowledge of the underpinning legislation relating to nuclear medicine i.e, Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, National Regulations for the Transport of Radioactive Substances, Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) guidelines.
  
  

To undertake further training and development and to maintain and develop personal skills, up-to-date and effective practice and knowledge in relation to the role through continuing professional development.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Registration with HCPC or Membership of RCT
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Post qualification experience working in Nuclear Medicine
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Post qualification experience working with SPECT/CT or PET
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Proficient in the use of a range of IT systems (eg Microsoft suite, patient management software)
• Good comunicator
• Able to work in pressurised environment
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Cannulation
• Contrast administration
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Dexterity to perform injections and use pipettes
• Manual handling examples
• Emotional resilience
  
  

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job description for Band 6 NM + PET RUH, Bath (PDF, 632.5KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Jasmine Cheesewright Job title Service Lead for Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Email address [email protected] Telephone number 01225 821674