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Main area
Nuclear Medicine
Grade
Band 5 Annex 21
Contract
Fixed term: 3 years
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-6175923
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2024 23:59

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Apprentice Technologist Nuclear Medicine

Band 5 Annex 21

Job overview

The Nuclear Medicine Service comprises of 45 staff working between two sites (Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital) and operates 4 gamma cameras  (SPECT/CT), 4 bone densitometers, networked HERMES workstations and a radiopharmacy service. The service also manages the Nottingham PET/CT Centre.

The Nuclear Medicine clinics perform a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging investigations (these include nuclear cardiology, oncology, paediatrics, gastroenterology and orthopaedics) and also provide a growing molecular radionuclide therapy service (Iodine-131 and Radium-223).

The Bone Densitometry clinic performs a full range of bone densitometry investigations on behalf of various specialties within the Trust and for GPs, and is part of a fracture liaison service for the assessment and treatment of older patients with low trauma fractures.

Main duties of the job

The 3-year apprenticeship combines work-based training in the Nuclear Medicine Service with fully funded block-release study at the University of West of England (UWE) on the B.Sc. (Hons) Healthcare Science Practitioner (Medical Physics Technology).

The duties will include supporting the provision of a diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine service based at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

This will include (under supervision) handling radioactive materials, performing QC on medical equipment, manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals,  explaining investigations to patients, administering radiopharmaceuticals, performing diagnostic tests on patients using gamma cameras  and bone densitometers and analysing images ready for radiologist to report.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship the post holder will be offered a permanent Band 6 Specialist Nuclear Medicine Technologist post.

Working for our organisation

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To participate in the following service activities, under appropriate supervision until deemed competent, thereby gaining education and skills required for future registration as a Clinical Technologist:

Patient/Client care

Ensuring the welfare of patients within their care undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine clinic. This will in include administration of radiopharmaceuticals and management of radioactive waste in accordance to local procedures and policies. Communicate information to a range of stakeholders in the service including patients, internal medical staff and external referrers. Use a range of medical equipment to deliver patient care and perform appropriate QA procedures.

Policy and Service Development and Implementation

Participate in maintaining and improving the clinical and technical quality of the investigations carried out by the Nuclear Medicine Clinic and the quality of radiopharmaceuticals produced by the Radiopharmacy.  The post holder will need to keep abreast of the latest clinical and technical developments in own specialist area.

Physical and Financial Resources

Be responsible for the operation of equipment with individual value in excess of £500,000.

Information resources

Participate in the maintenance of accurate records relating to patient investigations, the use and disposal of radioactive materials and the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.

Assist with the maintenance of the security and integrity of computer data within the service.

Use standard computer applications programs for the preparation, presentation and analysis of information, as required.

Research and Development

Work with other members of the nuclear medicine service to develop the service and new areas of work. Participate in research projects including the preparation of novel radiopharmaceuticals or delivery methods according to specialised procedures.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • A-level Grade C or above in Chemistry or Biology, and a pass in another science subject. Equivalent qualifications or professional experience may also be accepted.
  • GCSE Grade C or above in English Language, Mathematics and Double Science.

Physical Skills

Essential criteria
  • Practical spatial and manipulation skills to use the equipment associated with the role
  • Have well developed manual dexterity and coordination

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Be able to manage own workload under supervision and through direction and ensure this meets the required standards
  • Have information technology skills to operate word processing, and e-communication packages commonly found in the workplace and to use spreadsheets to record and analyse complex data
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment or with the public
  • Demonstrate an interest in Medical Physics

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to work individually and as part of an extended team.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Analytical Judgement & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Be able to work within safe systems of work and report any deficiencies in those systems
  • Advanced numeracy skills associated with A level mathematics or a physical science degree

Planning & Organisation Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to accept, understand and follow procedures and instructions
  • Able to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • Able to work flexibly in a number of locations
  • Ability to cope with a constantly changing environment
Desirable criteria
  • Awareness of patient confidentiality issues

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Robert Harris
Job title
Chief Technologist: Molecular Radionuclide Therapy
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Kaye Leach (Nuclear Medicine Service Lead)

[email protected]

0115 9691169 x77355

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