About this role
Job summary
The Nuclear Medicine department is looking to recruit a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join one of the country's largest NHS Trusts, Barts Health NHS Trust. Our service spans three sites - St Bartholomew's Hospital, Royal London Hospital, and Whipps Cross University Hospital - and comprises 4 SPECT-CT systems, 1 Gamma Camera, and a state-of-the-art GE Discovery PET-CT.
The Trust also runs a major GFR service for the oncology department, a therapy service, and a large in-house Radiopharmacy department. There are currently plans underway to add a second PET-CT system to complement the existing one and expand our radionuclide therapy service. Additionally, we operate a highly active Rubidium cardiac service, one of the busiest in the country.
This is a 1-year fixed-term post at 0.58 WTE (21 hours 45 minutes per week), working Wednesday to Friday, with shifts falling between 08:00 and 20:00 according to service needs
Main duties of the job
The department is well led by senior managers and well supported by Medical Physics and Nuclear Medicine Physicians who provide guidance and support. Successful candidate will be supported in their career path by providing educational opportunities, sponsorships to conferences and seminars. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated professionals to work across all of their main sites at Barts. Sites include:To be eligible for these positions, you will need:o At least 1 year NHS experience.o Eligible or Undergoing Pg Dip in Nuclear Medicine Or BSc Radiography or DCR or equivalent qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Or PG Dip in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.o Ability to develop own skills and provide information to others to help their developmento Ability to plan, prioritize and organize workloado Demonstrate ability to work under pressureo Ability to rotate across 3 different Hospitals within the TrustCandidate is expected to rotate through various Nuclear medicine/PET CT within the trust that are located at various places in and around London. There will be occasional opportunities to work on Saturday and Sunday on a rotational basis and this work is voluntary.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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.
As a Barts Health NHS Trust worker, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable NHS experience as well as benefitting from: Competitive pay rates according to NHS agenda of change NHS pension Working with high level equipment and different procedures, including PET CT and SPECT CT scanners. New cameras projects are underway. Being involved in research & developmentsPossibilities to develop professionally in the field The Department is keen to promote continuing professional development, and you will be encouraged to initiate and participate in a variety of projects and audits. If interested, use the links provided to access the full job description/person specification and apply online. We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Minimum 3-year post-qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine. Proficiency in the operation of gamma cameras and associated equipment, with a sound understanding of the safe handling of radioactive materials. Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine scanning protocols with computer/keyboard skills PET/CT experience Ability to give IV injections and carry out venipuncture. Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine processing protocols Knowledge of gamma camera QC
Desirable
Radionuclide Therapy experience NHS experience Radiopharmacy knowledge and experience
Skills Essential
Ability to prioritise work in a busy environment, including organising staff resources when acting as deputy to lead radiographer Willingness to work within established regimes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Flexibility and willingness to learn and undertake training as required.
Desirable
Able to contribute to development projects Able to prioritise and manage own work and assist in planning work to match the clinical demand Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
Qualifications Knowledge Essential
BSc Radiography or DCR or equivalent qualification in Nuclear Medicine Technology Or PG Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification. IV cannulation certificate.
Desirable
State Registration - HPC or Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (IPEM Evidence of continuing professional development. Master in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)