Senior Diagnostic Radiographer/Technologist Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT
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The Nuclear Medicine department at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Wirral is busy and dynamic, and houses a Siemens Symbia Intevo Gamma Camera with SPECT-CT, carrying out a wide variety of examinations. We also provide a busy Radium therapy service. Our PET-CT scanner is currently being replaced.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool site houses a digital Siemens Biograph Vision and also provides Radium therapy service.
We work collaboratively with Alliance Medical in providing the PET-CT service as part of the NHSE National Contract. We also carry out non‑contract work such as scanning to aid with radiotherapy planning and clinical trials.
The department is dedicated to supporting staff development and training. There may be the opportunity for role development in the future, such as Post Graduate qualifications, research‑based activities and/or development of further therapy treatments. You would be required to work flexibly with the department moving towards extended days and Saturday working in PET as the service develops.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in the provision of specialised imaging within the Radiology Department at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
- To prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for investigations and therapy.
- To work within the Nuclear Medicine and PET‑CT teams undertaking high quality nuclear medicine imaging utilising both the PET‑CT scanner and Gamma Camera with SPECT‑CT.
- To ensure that all radioactive material is handled safely and in compliance with all local rules and appropriate legislation.
Due to service expansion we are looking for applications from Diagnostic Radiographers and Nuclear Medicine Technologists who demonstrate commitment to our Trust values.
If you want to be part of our fantastic team whilst helping to support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, then we want to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography with HCPC registration or BSc Nuclear Medicine/Clinical Technology with RCT registration or BSc Healthcare Science Practitioner (Medical Physics Technology) Apprenticeship with ACHS registration
- Post Graduate Qualification in Nuclear Medicine
- Training in development of supervisory skills
Knowledge and Expertise
- Specialist knowledge and proven expertise of Nuclear Medicine and/or PET‑CT
- Evidence of CPD
- Proven interest in Oncology
- Knowledge of QSI
- Computer literate – Windows, Microsoft Office and other software applications
Experience
- Experience in Nuclear Medicine and/or PET‑CT.
- Proven experience in the administration of radioactive substances for diagnosis.
- Competent in the use of specialist equipment including basic trouble shooting.
- IR(ME)R knowledge. IRR knowledge
- Competent to work autonomously with a range of patient examinations.
- Proven experience in the administration of radioactive substances for treatment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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