About this role
Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION.
We are looking to appoint a Clinical Technologist/Senior Radiographer to provide clinical leadership within the Nuclear Medicine Department at Morriston Hospital in Swansea. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer with current HCPC registration or a Clinical Technologist with current RCT registration and with documented experience.
The suitable candidate will be expected to provide expert support within the SPECT-CT imaging with state-of-the art gamma-camera with CT diagnostic capability. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing training, guidance and supervision to junior staff and students.
Main duties of the job
The department of Nuclear Medicine at the Morriston Hospital is a busy imaging department operating a diagnostic state-of-the-art SPECT/CT camera .
The Radiographer will be expected to provide technical support across the full range of Nuclear Medicine Services. Therefore the successful candidate must have proven NM experience and training. CT training is desirable.
The ability to work flexibly to the needs of the service is essential for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this job; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Expertise Essential
Experience undertaking Nuclear Medicine &/or CT imaging Knowledge of clinical governance & its application in Nuclear Medcine departments
Desirable
Experience undertaking PET/CT procedures
Qualifications Essential
BSc in Nuclear Medicine or RCT Registration as Clinical Technologist via the Equivalence Route or Diploma of College Of Radiographers, BSc in Radiography or equivalent Professional Registration (RCT or HCPC)
Desirable
Postgraduate Certificate in Nuclear Medicine or CT or able to able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
Abilities Essential
Able to adapt to different work settings within the department. Able to recognise & respond sensitively & appropriately to individual patient's needs Ability to work on own initiative & unsupervised Mentoring & coaching skills
Desirable
Welsh Language skils are desirable
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 Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address Morriston Hospital
Heol Maes Eglwys
Swansea
SA6 6NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)