About this role
Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join us within our Nuclear Medicine department. The department has undergone refurbishment works and installed the latest technology highly specialised equipment including a brand new NM/CT 870 CZT digital SPECT/CT scanner. The post holder will be trained in all aspect of Nuclear Medicine services including DEXA scanning, you will form part of a friendly, multi-disciplinary team of physicists, technologists, nurses, radiologists and admin staff.
The department provides the following services
Full range of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic scans
Contrast injected SPECT/CT studies
GFR services
This post would suit a technologist or radiographer with an interest in Nuclear Medicine.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an exceptionally motivated Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist at Band 5 to join our friendly and dynamic team. The Radiographer/Clinical Technologist will be expected to provide technical support to the DXA service but also across the full range of Nuclear Medicine Services. This is an exciting opportunity to take part in a currently fast developing setting.
Nuclear Medicine at St Helier is a friendly and progressive service. Continuing professional development of all staff is encouraged and supported. Full training will be provided to suitable candidates. The selected candidate will be required to pursue RCT or HCPC professional registration within the course of their employment.
Interview Date: TBC
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training Essential
HPC registration DCR or BSc (Hons) in Radiography
Desirable
Evidence of Diverse learning experiences
Experience Essential
Wide experience of all radiographic procedures and equipment Knowledge of current legislation (IRMER/ Health and Safety) Previous Radiography NHS experience
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Basic Computer skills Ability to organise.
Desirable
Attendance at Relevant Courses and teaching sessions
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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)