Part-Time/Full time Band 5 Rotational Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced radiographer or technologist to work in our Nuclear Medicine department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. This is great opportunity to join us in a state-of-art Nuclear Medicine department in a modern hospital building. You will ensure a high-quality scanning service administering radiopharmaceuticals and performing Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT scans. You will be supported by a Senior technologists, consultants, management, and dedicated physics and admin staff.

Preferably you will have already a qualification in radiography or nuclear medicine, but it will be possible to provide Nuclear Medicine training for a suitable candidate with a science and healthcare background.

Main duties of the job

You will have technical expertise and good clinical knowledge. You will capable of responding to challenges and working cooperatively as part of a large MDT. You will assist with effective day-to-day operation of the service. You will need to be resourceful and innovative to ensure that the service delivers prompt and timely care to our patients, as well as maintaining good relationships with colleagues. You will assist with patient flow and maintain regular dialogue with the administrative service. You will help with quality assurance and daily equipment checks.

The role includes rotation with Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT teams. You will be required to work at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton with a rotation to other Trust sites. The service will initially run Monday-Friday 8am - 8pm but will expand to encompass weekend working as the service develops.

In return for your commitment to us, we will provide ongoing support for your professional development, as well as a friendly, challenging and stimulating work environment.

Candidates who previously applied for this position, need not to apply again.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description.

The post holder will undertake clinical work in a highly specialised area which requires consideration of the risks associated with working with ionising radiation and cross infection. The person needs to possess the empathy and skills to help patients through difficult and complex procedures.

Assess patient referrals, manage care, safely prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and scan patients.

The post holder will be required to perform image processing and production of results to the highest technical standards.

To support the PET-CT Superintendent, Nuclear Medicine Chief Technologist, and Lead Superintendent and to work collaboratively with other clinical colleagues to provide an efficient and effective service.

To work within regulatory frameworks and follow all Local Rules and Standard Operating Procedures designed to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and associated regulations.

To work in all Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT departments and weekend and evening duties as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant qualification (BSc, PgD) in either Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Clinical Technology, or related subject.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare setting

Quality of application

Essential

• Quality of supporting information
• Relevant background

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Nuclear Medicine Department, Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

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279-6837193-JAN25