About this role
Job summary
As a Radioligand Therapy (RLT) Radiographer/Technologist, you will deliver a professional and efficient service, working alongside your colleagues in our dynamic and fast-paced sites. As an integral part of our clinical team, your skills as a Radioligand Therapy (RLT) Radiographer/Technologist will help us to deliver on our vision to make healthcare better.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking supervised therapy administration procedures in line with existing modality specific clinical guidelines and protocols (CQC, IRMER 2017, IRR 2017, ARSAC, EA, HSE). Undertake administrations in line with the patient referrals adhering to departmental guidelines. Maintain up to date professional competencies and CPD. Be a Health and Safety supervisor for the RLT service. Run Quality Assurance checks on equipment, and action as appropriate. Ensures due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and to ensure patients views are sought and taken into account.
Understand and adhere to the Company Health and Safety Policy. Demonstrate safe, effective practice in line with the Company policies and procedures. Follow modality specific protocols, in line with requirements, to support the service. Assist with the booking of patients, where appropriate. Ensure Patient Information and Data Systems are maintained with accurate and up to date information. To ensure the security and upkeep of all relevant patient records.
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, working in partnership with the NHS for more than 30 years to make healthcare better for more than 5 million patients each year.
For clinical colleagues, that means delivering high-quality care within modern settings, with state-of-the-art equipment across a wide range of community, hospital and mobile settings.
With flexibility, strong learning and development opportunities, and the chance to support people at important moments in their healthcare journey, you can build a rewarding career while making a real difference locally and nationally.
InHealth is a place where you're trusted to do your job well, supported by people who value your expertise and give you the space to act on it. Teams show up for each other, leaders back your judgment and help remove blockers rather than create them.
New opportunities open as we grow - whether that's progressing, moving sideways or taking on something different as your strengths evolve. And everything we do is focussed on making healthcare better - for patients, partners and the people delivering care.
Read more about us here: Who We Are - InHealth Group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title: Radioligand Therapy (RLT) Radiographer
Salary: Competitive plus a company car, or car allowance
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 36 hours per week
Location: Mobile team - covering sites across Thames Valley, Stevenage, Midlands, outskirts of London
What you will do
As a Radioligand Therapy (RLT) Radiographer, you will deliver a professional and efficient service, working alongside your colleagues in our dynamic and fast-paced sites. As an integral part of our clinical team, your skills as a Radioligand Therapy (RLT) Radiographer will help us to deliver on our vision to make healthcare better.
What you will do
Clinical/technical
- Undertaking supervised therapy administration procedures in line with existing modality specific clinical guidelines and protocols (CQC, IRMER 2017, IRR 2017, ARSAC, EA, HSE).
- Undertake administrations in line with the patient referrals adhering to departmental guidelines.
- Maintain up to date professional competencies and CPD.
- Be a Health and Safety supervisor for the RLT service.
- Run Quality Assurance checks on equipment, and action as appropriate.
- Ensures due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and to ensure patients views are sought and taken into account.
We are looking for someone who
- Has a BSc Radiography or equivalent qualifications, and be a registered professional with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Holds a full driving license and be comfortable driving a car in the UK.
- Has knowledge of the requirements of a radiographers role in the care of patients, their visitors and carers, and to colleagues.
- Is able to demonstrate an appreciation of patient care and confidentiality.
- Has proven knowledge of the requirements of a radiographers role in the care of patients, their visitors and carers, and to colleagues.
- Has the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Is educated and compliant with regards to CQC, EA, HSE, IRR, IRMER and ARSAC principles/requirements, Health & Safety, Fire & Safety Infection Control ANTT.
- Understands the implications of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles and GDPR.
- Has carried out Infection Control (ANTT) training, Manual Handling and Patient Transfer training, Health and Safety Awareness training, Immediate Life Support training.
- Is computer literate, with accurate data entry skills and attention to detail.
- Has great interpersonal skills.
- Has a specific interest in training and developing your nuclear medicine, PET-CT, therapeutic radiographer skills and those of others.
You should apply if you have experience of:
- Working with Radioligand Therapy (RLT) associated equipment in a hospital or mobile environment.
- Health and safety policies and procedures when it comes to Theragnostics.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Desirable
Additional Criteria
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.
Employer details
Employer name
InHealth Group
Address
Burnham Yard, London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP92JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.inhealthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)