[ref. z35837300] Diagnostic Radiographer/Clinical Technologist, Band 5
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
A post has become available for a permanent Band 5 Radiographer/ Clinical Technologist to join the existing Nuclear Medicine team of 20.5 WTE staff. This is an interesting and varied role providing support to the day-to-day operations of the Nuclear Medicine imaging departments.
There are three gamma cameras, two with SPECT-CT capability. There is a SPECT-CT gamma camera operated on both Gloucester and Cheltenham Trust sites. At Gloucester Trust site a new SPECT-CT gamma camera has recently been installed and the department has been upgraded.
There is an in-house Radiopharmacy used for the daily manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, which is operated jointly with the Pharmacy department, and we also carry out Nuclear Medicine Therapies.
This post is primarily to support the Cheltenham site, yet flexibility and travel between the sites will be required.
This is an exciting time to join the department as the first of 2 new gamma cameras has been installed.
Additional working pattern details: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the team and support the existing staff with the diagnostic imaging service. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a Nuclear Medicine, Radiography or Medical Physics background who possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
Working for our organisation
Nuclear Medicine is one of four departments within the Medical Physics department and there are strong links and support provided by the other Heads of Department and their respective staff. The Medical Physics Department is a strong advocate for staff training and development and is an accredited training center for the NSHCS STP & HSST training schemes as well as the IPEM Clinical Technologist training scheme.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to improving patient services providing Best Care for Everyone. We can offer accommodation for newly appointed staff. Gloucestershire is a pleasant place to live with easy access to the lively towns of Cheltenham and Gloucester, the Cotswold countryside, South Wales and good travel links to other parts of the UK.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals.As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Qualifications
The post holder must be qualified to BSc level in a relevant science subject, or a qualified Radiographer. Specialist knowledge is acquired through short courses and updates.
For Clinical Technologists, after a 3-year qualifying time and completion of a Portfolio, they should be eligible for inclusion on the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists. Technical/Incorporated Membership of the IPEM is desirable.
Experience
Time to obtain the aforementioned qualifications normally 3 years of training.
Other Skills
The post holder must have:
- Good team working skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative within competencies achieved.
- Good keyboard skills for the manipulation of images.
- Detailed evidence of ongoing professional development by maintaining a portfolio.
Physical skills
The post holder uses a range of specialised equipment.
Manual dexterity is required.
Speed and precision are both required when handling radioactive sources.
Communication skills
The post holder must possess good interpersonal and communication skills as the post-holder will have daily contact with patients and carers, in person and on the telephone. They will also have working relationships with a wide variety of staff including: physicists, all radiology personnel, medical staff, nurses, healthcare professionals, pharmacy staff, & support staff.Confidentiality and diplomacy are required in some situations.
Organisational skills
The post holder must have the ability to organise themselves and work in a timely fashion and handle unexpected changes in the work pattern.
Knowledge
The post holder must have a good understanding of current Radiation Protection legislation, including Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R17), and Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR16) to allow them to work safely.
The post-holder must maintain their knowledge of Nuclear Medicine. This will be achieved by attending relevant local and National meetings and by private study. The post-holder must keep an accurate Continuing Professional Development Portfolio as evidence of this.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc Radiography or Register Clinical Technologist
- HCPC for Radiographer or Registration for Clinical Technologist, including membership number
- BSc in Relevant Science Subject
Experience
Essential criteria- Work Experience to achieve qualification, substantial training experience
- Work Experience in Nuclear Medicine
Knowledge/Skills
Essential criteria- Evidence of ongoing Professional Development
- IT Clinical skills: Isostock, PACS, and CRIS systems
- Work constructively and effectively as a member of a team
- IT skills: Use of the Word, Excel
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.
Committed to safeguarding our community
If applicable for the post, all successful candidates will be required to pay for their own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be £29 (standard checks) or £46 (enhanced checks), and will be recovered through two instalments from the candidate's salary.Please contact [email protected] for further information.
The Trust is a safeguarding employer committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance.As part of the organisation's commitment to Safer Recruitment, candidates may request copies of relevant policies and procedures by contacting the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Committed to supporting service personnel
As part of our commitment to support Service Personnel, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership, offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel.To qualify for a guaranteed interview, candidates must meet the essential criteria for the post and be either a current member of the Armed Forces, or be within the two year period of resettlement. If this applies to you please email the job reference number and your AR number to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
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