Senior Research Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Job overview
The Royal Marsden Hospital is Europe's largest Oncology centre with sites in Chelsea and Sutton. The Nuclear Medicine PET/CT and Radioisotope Therapy is looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join our team on the Sutton site.The successful candidate will lead on supporting the trials running at The Royal Marsden Nuclear Medicine Department, and will work collaboratively with the Clinical Studies team. This is a supporting role which will be central to the success of departmental research.
The post-holder will support the Nuclear Medicine research team with implementation of new trials, management of trial compliance and data in the Nuclear Medicine and PET service by providing support with administrative activities required to ensure the smooth running of clinical trials across the Trust.
The post holder will split their time between management of clinical trials and rotate to Nuclear Medicine, PET and Nuclear Medicine Therapies. Nuclear Medicine qualification and experience is essential. The candidate will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging.
For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact Katie Morris, Radioisotope Service Manager, on 0208 661 3812.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the timely, efficient and courteous provision of NuclearMedicine and PET services.
The post holder will be responsible for managing research trials within the department, liaisingwith trial teams and ensuring departmental readiness and compliance throughout the trial process.
The post-holder will liaise with a variety of staff throughout the Trust, including wards and theatresand with those from other NHS trusts. The key working relationships in the department will be
with the imaging, medical, clerical, nursing and research staff.
The post holder will have considerable patient contact, including contact with the terminally ill.
Patient presentation will include the unconscious, incapacitated, confused and those with physicaland mental disabilities.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer.We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance.We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
Research and Education- To manage the implementation of new trials within the department, reviewing protocols, creating
- Attend site initiation visits (SIVs) and lead relevant trial training and dissemination of trial
- Training of staff in research processes and review of trial protocols.
- Complete trial documentation in a timely manner and achieve data.
- To ensure national standards are maintained.
- Ensure the specific study protocols and procedures are adhered to in accordance with local practice
- To participate in and contribute to clinical audit.
- To ensure correct identification of patients
- To ensure the timely, efficient and courteous provision of imaging services within the available
radiopharmaceuticals, as well as operation of the gamma cameras and PET/CT scanner.
- To provide both qualitative and quantitative results to agreed standards.
- To ensure that all data analysis, hard copy production and archiving is performed in a timely,
- To comply with written systems of work.
- To ensure statutory and Trust standards for record keeping are adhered to.
- To ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients and visitors within the department.
- To adhere to the “local rules” relating to radiation protection.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria- Degree (or post graduate qualification) in Nuclear Medicine
- Evidence of clinical experience
- Evidence of professional development
- Appropriate state registration
- Further Education
Experience
Essential criteria- Post graduate experience in Nuclear medicine
- Previous PET/CT experience
- Experience in Nuclear Medicine Therapy administration
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable criteria- Ability to use a range of computer software
- Evidence of problem solving
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.