About this role
Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Technologist / Healthcare Scientist (specialising in Nuclear Medicine Technology) to work within the Nuclear Medicine Department at Singleton Hospital in Swansea.
The Nuclear Medicine service at Singleton Hospital has two state-of-the art SPECT-CT systems, an on-site Radiopharmacy, bone densitometry, inpatient radionuclide therapy and gamma counting facilities. We are about to open a new PET-CT centre on site and this role will provide essential technical support for this new service. There are plans to develop the radionuclide therapy service on the site, with the creation of a new outpatient therapy suite.
The post holder will work within a highly skilled team in therapeutic and technical nuclear medicine. The post holder will support management of specialist PET radiopharmaceutical dispensing equipment and will provide clinical non-imaging and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine services for patients. The post holder will perform radioactivity management and radiation equipment quality control procedures and will mentor junior staff members and students in this specialist area.
For applicants with insufficient experience, we may consider offering employment under the provisions of Annex 21, for a training period of up to 3 years.
Main duties of the job
The role will include delivering clinical non-imaging and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine services for patients, including radiopharmaceutical ordering, drawing-up and administration. There is also a requirement to work with PET radiopharmaceutical dispensing equipment, in radioactive waste management and equipment quality control and to support staff training and mentoring.
We are looking for an applicant with work experience in the following areas:
Phlebotomy and cannulation and intravenous administration of radiopharmaceuticals Aseptic dispensing and administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals Radioactive waste management Technical management Radiation safety Quality Control testing of radiation detection equipment Standard infection control process relating to intravenous administrations Staff training
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
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
B.Sc (Hons) in Nuclear Medicine / Radiography / Science B.Sc./Pg.Cert./Pg.Dip./M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine Registered Clinical Technologist with RCT or Registered Healthcare Science Practitioner with AHCS or Registered Therapy Radiographer with HCPC
Desirable
NVQ (or equivalent) Qualification in Management Any qualification in Information Technology
Experience Essential
Experience in phlebotomy and cannulation and intravenous administration of radiopharmaceuticals Aseptic dispensing and administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals Radioactive waste management Technical management Radiation safety Quality Control testing of radiation detection equipment Standard infection control process relating to intravenous administrations Staff training
Skills Essential
Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and to develop team capability in new techniques A good communicator and an ability to obtain co-operation of staff and patients Must have physical dexterity to draw up radiopharmaceuticals in a safe manner Ability to work independently and as part of a team of technical staff Initiative, self motivation and perseverance. Calm disposition and ability to deal with people Ability to work under pressure. Good health record and timekeeping Presentable Good telephone manner. Reliable and flexible Engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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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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 Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)