The Nuclear Medicine Radiographer/ Technologist post is required to provide the highest quality clinical care whilst performing routine Nuclear Medicine procedures and investigations.

As part of the position, the post holder will be involved in performing a wide range of diagnostic procedures on patients of all ages, who are suffering from a wide range of illnesses including cancer, requiring empathy and skills to help patients through difficult and complex procedures.

The post holder will be required to perform all investigations according to technical protocols described in the standard operating procedures using highly specialised equipment with a value in excess of half a million pounds per unit. Complex procedures are to be undertaken with the cooperation of senior team members.

The post holder will be required to participate in the routine quality assurance programme within the department and ensure a safe working environment in accordance with local rules for radiation protection and Health and Safety.

Main duties of the job

o Perform routine Nuclear Medicine procedures under indirect supervision, in a timely and accurate manner with due regard to the Health and Safety of self, staff and patients. To be able to operate most hardware and software used in the department.o To take responsibility for patient consent, identification and relevant clinical history taking prior to commencement of the procedure in accordance with Trust and professional legislationo Ensure that all standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines are adhered to.o Provide clear instructions to staff, patients and relatives as necessary.o Optimally use all supporting and immobilisation devices on patients to achieve diagnostically accurate studies.o To ensure that all images are of the highest diagnostic quality possible and that they are presented for reporting in timely and accurate manner.o Assist in routine Quality Assurance of all relevant equipment and take responsibility for reporting discrepancies to appropriate personnel.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

Job description

Job responsibilities

University College Hospital is part of the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust which has a reputation for innovation, research and providing excellent patient-focused care. The hospital is situated in the heart of the West end within easy reach of high street shops and the many amenities that London has to offer.

The UCH Imaging Division has a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art equipment, including 5 MRI, 4 CT scanners, a digital Interventional Suite and 9 digital X-ray rooms. The Nuclear Medicine department houses 2 PETCT scanners and the UKs first PETMR scanner installed in 2013, 2 SPECTCT Gamma cameras, 1 x SPECT camera (with 2 new SPECTCT cameras planned for installation in the near future) and 1 Bone Densitometry scanner, all fully integrated with a new PACS system.

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic radiographers to join our forward-thinking and friendly department right in the heart of Londons West End.

Job PurposeIncluding but not limited to:

To ensure that the department delivers a high-quality patient experience To ensure the safety of all patients, staff and visitors to the department To liaise with the other modalities within the department to ensure that room utilisation is maximised and to prioritise patients to ensure optimum efficiency and service quality between different areas within the department To ensure that the images produced are of the highest possible quality as befits a department with an international reputation and to lead by example To ensure all data inputs are accurately recorded in order to maintain integrity of data for both patients and service To ensure that a high personal level of professional practice is maintained and extended though participation in Professional Development To participate in departmental and division activities such as Health and Safety, Audit, Research, Clinical Governance and investigation of adverse incidents and complaints To rotate through PET/CT, SPECT/CT, DEXA and PET/MRI To participate in the 7-day week and extended day as required.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

• o BSc (Hons) Radiography/Nuclear Medicine or direct equivalent experience

Desirable

• oPgD/MSc Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
• oCannulation/IV Administration qualification.

Professional/ Statutory Registration

Essential

• o To be in the process of obtaining registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body.

Desirable

• o Registration with HCPC/RCT or other appropriate professional body.

Experience

Essential

• oRelevant experience in Nuclear Medicine department
• oCompetent in routine data acquisition and analysis.

Desirable

• oPost qualification experience in a UK NHS environment.
• oExperience of non-routine Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures.
• oSignificant experience in a diagnostic healthcare environment.
• oExperience in the supervision and training of students

Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

• oAbility to organise and prioritise own work.
• oAbility identify and resolve problems.
• oCan reflect and critically appraise one's own work.
• oAbility to agree and deliver departmental and Trust objectives.
• oCompetent to follow department procedures and policies unsupervised whilst understanding the need for Senior Managers' intervention and support.
• oTake responsibility for Continuing Professional Development in conjunction planned training and development, appraisals and relevant professional meetings and courses.
• oDemonstrate a duty of care to patients and staff.
• oUnderstanding of the need to adhere to relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines including IRR, IR(M)ER, and ARSAC

Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of the Trust values

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

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309-UCLH-5664