About this role
Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join us within our Nuclear Medicine department. The post holder will primarily provide support to the Clinical Scientists within the department with a number of varied and routine tasks and service development, working within a friendly, multi-disciplinary team of physicists, technologists, nurses, radiologists and admin staff.
We currently have a dedicated solid state cardiac gamma camera and four hybrid SPECT CT gamma cameras. We support Sentinel Lymph Node surgery, and carry out a range of molecular radiotherapies, including I-131 ablation, I-131 thyrotoxic, Ra-223 and Lu-177 therapies. We provide technical support to Alliance Healthcare in the provision of a PET/CT service. There are many opportunities for service development and improvement projects.
This post would suit a technologist or radiographer with an interest in Nuclear Medicine or a physics graduate looking to move into a career in healthcare science. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to improve their skills and experience before application to the STP scheme.
Leicester is a fun and vibrant city with lots of events and culture to explore. As a midlands city, it also has good transport links to other regions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Participate in the day-to-day supervision of trainee technical staff assigned to Nuclear Medicine, assisting in the delivery of work-based training. Provide expert knowledge in the field of Nuclear Medicine, ensuring that Standard Operating Protocols and other relevant legislation are followed. To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team as required in the performance of duties. Undertake other duties assigned by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description Job responsibilities
Participate in providing physics support to a high-quality Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Service, using complex, sophisticated imaging, non-imaging and data processing equipment, ensuring that all procedures are carried out according to written procedures and guidelines. Manipulates radioactive (gamma and beta emitting radioisotopes) patient samples including blood, faeces and urine. To assist in the amendment, and writing, of protocols and workflows used in imaging procedures and data processing. Participate in the programme of quality control for complex Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics. To prepare radioactive phantoms for quality control testing of equipment. To process nuclear medicine images and non-diagnostic tests for reporting. To follow procedures for the management of radioactive waste. To participate in the decontamination of Therapy rooms. To aid and support Clinical Scientists in the delivery of the molecular radiotherapy service. To prepare and manage spreadsheets and databases, used for calculation of test results and maintenance of equipment. Ensure that consumable stock levels are monitored and maintained. Ensure that all written procedures are adhered to, and participate in the identification, development, implementation and monitoring of new or revised procedures in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and other Health Care Professionals. Ensure effective multidisciplinary communications across the Nuclear Medicine Service, Clinical Management Groups and other Health Care Institutions. For further information please contact:
Nicola Booth Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics
0300 303 1573 (ext 16331)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) Physical Sciences or related subject
Desirable
Knowledge of radiation protection and medical imaging
Experience Essential
Computer literacy - knowledge of word, excel Knowledge of routine Nuclear Medicine procedures Awareness of relevant health and safety regulations.
Desirable
Experience of working with patients in a caring capacity
Communication and relationship skills Essential
Able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex and sensitive information which requires empathy and reassurance where there are barriers to understanding. Communicates instructions to the patient including condition related information and radiation risks to patients and relatives. e.g. cancer patients, paediatrics. Needs to be able to communicate with all levels of staff relaying complex information
Analytical and Judgement skills Essential
Have skills for assessing and troubleshooting complex issues arising, such as equipment malfunction and radiation protection. Able to perform detailed tasks using complex equipment and processing techniques, under written protocols. Able to analyse and judge complex information, acquired from equipment testing results. Ability to refer issues to senior staff as appropriate
Desirable
Be able to use appropriate image processing techniques
Skills Essential
Dexterity, co -ordination and sensory skills needed for the dispensing and preparation of phantoms with radioactive materia Ability to work at speed with precision eg manipulation of radioactive sources, decontamination procedures etc. Use of complex radiation equipment e.g. gamma camera. Use of image processing equipment Use of laboratory equipment for the assay of specimens.
Planning and organisation skills Essential
Plans and prioritises own workload to run in conjunction with other duties within the department. E.g. lab work, processing.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Implements new procedures and makes recommendations. Responsible for safe use of expensive equipment Handles expensive radiopharmaceuticals patients Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 9 valuables and operates stock control. Supervises trainees. These are our own students and other staff such as radiographers and medical students visiting to the service. Updates patient information relating to nuclear medicine procedures on patient information system Acquires Diagnostic data. Uses complex image processing software to produce images, curves and data for interpretation Uses spreadsheets for specimen analysis
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)