About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our dedicated team providing a diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine service.
The service currently has 6 gamma cameras and providing a comprehensive range of PET, Bone Mineral Densitometry, radionuclide imaging and non-imaging diagnostic procedures. The department also provides a dedicated paediatric Nuclear Medicine service at our satellite department at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
As a member of this skilled, friendly team, you will carry out a wide range of duties appropriate to role and experience. You will provide support by assisting with day-to-day duties involved in running the service. This will involve carrying out patient preparation, preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, arranging appointments, preparing equipment, stock control, quality assurance and monitoring/cleaning of equipment and work areas.
If you are qualified to Higher National Certificate level and have an interest in Nuclear Medicine, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team of dedicated staff.
Based within Nuclear Medicine at QEHB this post will also involve working at Birmingham Children's Hospital, Good Hope and Heartlands. We have one vacancy, one on a permanent basis, 37.5 hours a week
If you require further information, please contact:
Miss Yasmin Wahid - [email protected]
Miss Joana Dias - [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The Nuclear Medicine Service is a specialised diagnostic and treatment facility based on four sites (Queen Elizabeth (QE), Birmingham Children's Hospital (BCH), Good Hope (GH) and Heartlands (HH)). The case mix is highly specialised, and this is reflected in the range of investigations and treatments that are provided. Some investigations and treatments routinely provided at University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation Trust (UHBFT) would not be provided at an average district general hospital. The Service actively participates in Research and Development (R&D).
Job Role:
1)Undertake duties involving many aspects of working with patients (adult and paediatric) and ionising radiation in a clinical environment at multiple sites
2)Assist the Clinical Scientists and Technologists in the fulfilment of their duties
3)Work within departmental procedures
4)Maintain associated records, both paper and electronic
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Higher National Certificate in an appropriate subject or equivalent.
Experience Essential
Please refer to the person spec
Desirable
*Experience of handling radioactive materials. * Experience of specimen sampling and handling e.g. blood. * Experience of using radiology information systems. * Experience of stock control and ordering. * Experience of participating in routine auditing procedures. * Experience of delivering training to less experienced staff in duties relating to their own area of work.
Additional Criteria Essential
* Can use analytical and judgement skills when performing complex tasks. * Can identify incorrectly labelled specimens and take appropriate action. * Can use database software and spreadsheets to record and retrieve information and results. * Can use word processing software and email applications * Can manoeuvre patient wheelchairs, beds', imaging couches and chairs safely at all times * Can manoeuvre medium/heavy equipment e.g., lead collimators, lead shielding * Can safely undertake patient transfers from beds and wheelchairs * Can undertake physical activities as required during radiation monitoring, cleaning and decontamination duties * Can concentrate for short periods of time during test procedures, data acquisition, analysis and specimen sampling. * Good communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work using own initiative * Knowledge of healthcare science * Knowledge of ionising radiation and its use in medical diagnosis * Reliable * Approachable, caring, sympathetic * The ability to work as a member of a team * Ability to work to time schedules * Ability to work well under pressure * Highly motivated, determined and enthusiastic * Ability to work with children
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).
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)