An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Nuclear Medicine Practitioner / Technologist / Radiographer to take a significant role in a busy and recently refurbished Nuclear Medicine Department. The Department provides a wide ranging imaging, non-imaging and therapeutic radionuclide service based at Poole Hospital but serving patients from across Dorset. The department is equipped with two Siemens' Intevo Bold SPECT/CT scanners and is situated adjacent to the Alliance Medical run PET Centre. Extensive optimisation has been undertaken on these two new scanners to allow full use to be made of their capabilities.
The Department supports a progressive cardiac imaging service with Radiographer lead stressing and clinical reporting. It is planning to significantly extend its provision of diagnostic level CT as part of its hybrid imaging service and is already providing a contract CT service for parathyroid imaging. It actively supports staff training, clinical development, audit, research and attendance at meetings and conferences.
Base: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 27 February 2025
Main duties of the job
The work will involve preparation and administration of patient doses, patient handling and carrying out a wide range of imaging and non-imaging tests using gamma cameras and other special equipment. Work will also involve participation in the QA program of the gamma cameras and radioactive waste disposal and transport procedures.
You will be registered with HCPC (or equivalent) and have significant experience in the field of nuclear medicine, preferably with a relevant post-graduate qualification. Appointment will be in the range of Band 6 depending on qualifications and experience. A Band 5 training post with move to Band 6 on successful completion will be considered for the right candidate.
The department works 7:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday with the possibility of working 4 long days/week or 5 more normal days. The normal place of work will be Poole Hospital but work at Royal Bournemouth Hospital will be necessary on a rotational basis to support the sentinel node injection service.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dispense, assay, and administer prescribed radiopharmaceuticals intravenously, subcutaneously, or orally. Acquire appropriate, diagnostic quality images using overly complex hybrid gamma cameras and computer systems, using techniques adapted to the individual patients condition. Analyse and process acquired data, to produce images, graphs and data from which clinical diagnosis can be achieved.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Radiography degree or equivalent State registration Clean driving licence
Experience
Essential
Significant experience in clinical nuclear medicine QA of equipment
Technical skills
Essential
Administration of radioactive medicines intravenously and subcutaneously To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues Ability to communicate complex information effectively
Knowledge
Essential
Sound level of understanding of Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and radiation protection Sound level of understanding of related legislation
Other requirements
Essential
Manual dexterity and physical strength Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Department supports a progressive cardiac imaging service with Radiographer lead stressing and clinical reporting. It is planning to significantly extend its provision of diagnostic level CT as part of its hybrid imaging service and is already providing a contract CT service for parathyroid imaging. It actively supports staff training, clinical development, audit, research and attendance at meetings and conferences.
Base: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 27 February 2025
Main duties of the job
The work will involve preparation and administration of patient doses, patient handling and carrying out a wide range of imaging and non-imaging tests using gamma cameras and other special equipment. Work will also involve participation in the QA program of the gamma cameras and radioactive waste disposal and transport procedures.
You will be registered with HCPC (or equivalent) and have significant experience in the field of nuclear medicine, preferably with a relevant post-graduate qualification. Appointment will be in the range of Band 6 depending on qualifications and experience. A Band 5 training post with move to Band 6 on successful completion will be considered for the right candidate.
The department works 7:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday with the possibility of working 4 long days/week or 5 more normal days. The normal place of work will be Poole Hospital but work at Royal Bournemouth Hospital will be necessary on a rotational basis to support the sentinel node injection service.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dispense, assay, and administer prescribed radiopharmaceuticals intravenously, subcutaneously, or orally. Acquire appropriate, diagnostic quality images using overly complex hybrid gamma cameras and computer systems, using techniques adapted to the individual patients condition. Analyse and process acquired data, to produce images, graphs and data from which clinical diagnosis can be achieved.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Radiography degree or equivalent State registration Clean driving licence
Experience
Essential
Significant experience in clinical nuclear medicine QA of equipment
Technical skills
Essential
Administration of radioactive medicines intravenously and subcutaneously To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues Ability to communicate complex information effectively
Knowledge
Essential
Sound level of understanding of Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and radiation protection Sound level of understanding of related legislation
Other requirements
Essential
Manual dexterity and physical strength Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
