Senior Diagnostic Radiographer/ Technologist Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT
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 service is delivered using a Siemens Biograph mCT flow PET-CT scanner.
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.
Due to service expansion we are looking for applications from Diagnostic Radiographers and Nuclear Medicine Technologists who demonstrate commitment to our Trust values:
We are...
- Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusive
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.
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 molecular radiotherapy.
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.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
KindEmpoweredResponsibleInclusive
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 SpecificationQualifications
- 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.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
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