Associate Clinical Technologist (Radiopharmacy & Imaging) - Derby
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment.The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our team as an Associate Clinical Technologist in the Nuclear Medicine Service of the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, based at the Royal Derby Hospital.
The Nuclear Medicine Service provides specialist diagnostic imaging and non-imaging patient services. A wide range of investigations are performed to assess the function of organs or organ systems, by administering radioactive materials and analysing their distribution within the body.This is a rewarding people-orientated career involving applied health sciences and direct patient care.
This is a part time secondment opportunity working between 07:45 - 13:00 Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be split between working in our aseptic radio pharmacy unit, preparing for the manufacture and dispensing of the radiopharmaceuticals used for patient studies and in the main nuclear medicine department assisting during a range of routine nuclear medicine studies and also providing general support to the team of Clinical Technologists and Scientists in the provision of the service.
You should be an enthusiastic, highly motivated and caring individual with an attention to detail; good time management and planning skills; and a willingness to learn new skills. The ability to work and communicate well with people is essential.You must also have 5 GCSE (grade C or above), or equivalent, to include English, Maths and a physical science. Previous experience of working within an aseptic environment or diagnostic imaging service would be an advantage, but specific training will be provided where necessary.
Closing date of applications: 12 March 2025Interview date: 26 March 2025
If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualification and training
Essential criteria- 5 GCSE or equivalent (grade C or above) to include English, Maths and a physical science
- Theoretical and practical training in area of practice: aseptic production and dispensing
- Theoretical and practical training in area of practice: Medical imaging
- Theoretical and practical training in area of practice: Laboratory practice
- Theoretical and practical training in area of practice: patient care
Capabilities
Essential criteria- Able to complete physical aspect of role, for example cleaning regimes, use of isolator/laminar flow cabinet technology and patient handling
- Able to maintain concentration and focus during critical aspects of role, for example dispensing duties or imaging.
Completion of application process
Essential criteria- Qualification detail comprehensive and in format requested
- Previous employment history detailed and in format requested
- Supporting evidence shows engagement/motivation with the post
- Supporting evidence shows reflection on skillset with the post
- Clearly written English, lack of typographical errors and obviously 'cut & paste' sections
Behaviours
Essential criteria- Ability to work as a team
- Ability to follow procedures and work instructions
- Ability to organise own work within a defined schedule
- Is self-motivated with a good work ethic
- Demonstrates empathy and compassion
Work experience and skills
Essential criteria- Good numeracy skills
- Good standard of written English, clear legible hand writing
- Basic computer skills, including office, email, internet applications
- Previous work in a healthcare environment - patient facing
- Previous work in a role requiring developed physical skills or dexterity
- Previous work in a role requiring speed and accuracy
- Previous work experience using dedicated software packages or systems
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
At UHDB , we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.
For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.
Why don’t you talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss what’s possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together.
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