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.

The work includes quality assurance and patient procedures using gamma camera imaging and in vitro clinical measurements. The department is equipped with two gamma cameras (both SPECT, with diagnostic CT) and one PETCT, also image processing and in vitro counting facility.

We would welcome applicants looking for both full and part-time work.

Main duties of the job

Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine and PETCT imaging in line

with agreed departmental practice and protocols.

Carry out intra-venous administration of radiopharmaceuticals with due

regard to radiation safety.

Give oral advice courteously and tactfully to patients and carers.

Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine image processing.

Participate in departmental audits.

Participate in departmental teaching sessions including presentations.

Carry out and check quality assurance in Nuclear Medicine in line with

agreed protocols.

Carry out non-imaging diagnostic nuclear medicine studies. including

taking blood

Measure radioactive substances before oral administration for

therapeutic use.

Administer radioactive substances orally.

Follow departmental procedures for the protection of patients, carers and

staff from radiation hazard, particularly in the case of spills of unsealed

sources or contaminated urine or faeces.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer

Desirable

• Registration with HCPC or Membership of RCT

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience working in Nuclear Medicine or PET

Desirable

• Post qualification experience working in Nuclear Medicine and PET

Skills

Essential

• Proficient in the use of a range of IT systems (eg Microsoft suite, patient management software)

Skills

Essential

• Dexterity to perform injections and use pipettes

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

427-6720880