About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Clinical Technologist or Radiographer to join our Nuclear Medicine (NM) and PET-CT team at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, as an Advanced Practitioner in PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine.
Applicants must be either a qualified Radiographer with current HCPC registration or a Clinical Technologist registered with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT). The successful candidate will have substantial specialist experience in NM/PET-CT or Radiography, together with evidence of advanced clinical practice, leadership, staff development and service improvement.
Working with a high degree of professional autonomy, the post-holder will provide advanced clinical expertise and operational leadership across the service. They will manage complex clinical and operational situations, support workforce coordination, and contribute to clinical governance, quality assurance, radiation safety and statutory compliance.
As the department prepares to introduce a new static PET-CT service, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in implementing, establishing and developing this service, which will primarily support cancer pathways.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead service development at a significant stage in the department's growth. The post offers considerable scope to advance specialist practice, support research and innovation, and help shape the future delivery of PET-CT and NM services within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as an Advanced Practitioner and Operational Manager, providing expert clinical practice and operational leadership across PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine.
Working autonomously, the post-holder will oversee safe and effective patient pathways, manage complex clinical and operational situations, coordinate service activity and staffing, and ensure consistently high-quality imaging. They will provide expert advice and escalation support and work closely with clinicians, Radiotherapy, Medical Physics, radiopharmacy and other multidisciplinary teams.
The post-holder will lead staff supervision, training and competency assessment; support the implementation and development of the static PET-CT service; and contribute to clinical governance, quality assurance, audit, research, service improvement and incident review. They will ensure compliance with IR(ME)R 2017, IRR17, professional standards and local procedures and remain accountable for their professional decisions and practice.
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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full Masters level qualification (or equivalent) encompassing all pillars of Advanced Practice and relevant to the area of advanced practice Advanced clinical skills and experience relevant to imaging specialism Professional HCPC or RCT registration Evidence of maintaining a Continuous Professional Development portfolio
Desirable
Leadership and Management qualification Other Postgraduate qualifications Qualification or formal training in non-medical, image interpretation/reporting
Experience Essential
Significant post registration clinical experience within speciality area Experience of operational service management, workload coordination, prioritisation and deployment of a multidisciplinary workforce Evidence of autonomous advanced clinical decision-making and management of complex or non-routine patients and imaging situations Significant experience of leadership, staff management, supervision, specialist teaching, competency assessment and support for professional development Experience of clinical governance, incident investigation, risk management, audit, quality assurance and development of policies, procedures or protocols Evidence of supporting, participating in or undertaking research, audit, peer review or service evaluation and translating findings into practice Evidence of effective multidisciplinary and cross-service working Formal line-management experience, including performance, attendance or capability management
Desirable
Experience managing and implementing change Experience of research, publication, conference presentation, procurement, business planning or budget management
Aptitude and Skills Essential
Expert clinical reasoning, critical appraisal, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to make, communicate and document complex autonomous decisions Strong leadership and organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, unpredictable workloads and service pressures Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation, influencing, conflict resolution and delivery of complex or sensitive information Ability to provide expert clinical guidance, motivate and develop others, work across professional boundaries and act as a credible Advanced Practice role model Demonstrates the Swansea Bay University Health Board values and behaviours Ability to analyse and present clinical, operational and performance information and use it to support improvement Competent use of relevant clinical, imaging and information systems
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other Essential
Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Children's Barred List check Ability to travel between Health Board and regional service locations in a timely manner Flexible approach to service needs, including participation in extended-day, evening or weekend working where required
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 Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)