About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Radiographer/NMT to join the Nuclear Medicine team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This post is for a candidate with Nuclear Medicine experience and an interest in Paediatrics. The Nuclear Medicine department provides diagnostic imaging for patients from 0- 18yrs old with a variety of conditions. The procedures you will be involved in include renal, lung, gastric, neuro and oncology examinations. The department currently has 3 gamma cameras including an Intevo SPECT CT. The department will also be expanding into the new GOSH children's cancer centre including installing state of the art PET/CT.You will be joining an existing team of Radiographers including the Superintendent Technologist, Band 7 Static Nuclear Medicine Radiographers/MTO and Band 6 Rotational Radiographers. It would be expected that the post holder would be employed on a 9-5 Monday to Friday shift. You will be working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team in providing this service. Good communication and leadership skills with excellent team working abilities are essential for this post. Research opportunities and study leave are actively encouraged and staff within the department take active roles in national and international conferences.
Main duties of the job
To carry out all aspects of paediatric Nuclear Medicine duties within the Imaging Department to a high professional standard Undertake highly specialised Nuclear Medicine imaging techniques that require the operation of advanced acquisition and processing software with excellent hand-eye co-ordination To assay and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients and record activities as per department protocol To organise and prioritise the daily workload efficiently, ensuring that all patients are seen on time To promote effective communication with the clinical teams and ward staff and other departments to ensure patients are appropriately prepared for their investigations To supervise and train junior radiographic staff in all aspect of paediatric nuclear medicine imaging. To supervise student radiographers on elective and mandatory placement in the Trust To ensure there is sufficient staff with appropriate skill-mix is allocated to own area for the safe operation of the equipment and patient safety
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values Essential
Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential
Degree in radiological sciences or equivalent Certificate Nuclear Medicine (or suitable equivalent alternative)
Desirable
Diploma Nuclear Medicine Other Post graduate qualification
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Signification post qualification experience Interest in working with children Further experience in: oGeneral Nuclear Medicine Imaging oSPECT/CT imaging oNuclear medicine processing software Experience of quality assurance, research, and audit Working knowledge of PACS and EPIC Knowledge of: oClinical Governance oQuality assurance oData Protection Act oIR(M)ER 17 oIRR 17 Other Relevant legislation and guidance
Skills/Abilities Essential
Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Understand the needs of the child/ young person Ability to empathise with the children/young people and their parents Planning and organisational skills Teaching skills Ability to work under pressure A flexible outlook to the working day Ability to work to own initiative
Desirable
Problem solving skills Leadership skills in a team environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)