Senior PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist/Radiographer

Job summary

THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Technologist or Radiographer to join our Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT team at Singleton Hospital, Swansea.

Applicants must be either a qualified Diagnostic or Therapeutic Radiographer with current HCPC registration or a Clinical Technologist registered with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT). The successful candidate will have relevant experience in Nuclear Medicine, radiography and/or PET-CT and will contribute to the safe, effective and patient-centred delivery of highly specialised imaging services.

The post-holder will work across PET-CT, SPECT-CT and, where required, DXA. The department currently operates two state-of-the-art SPECT-CT gamma cameras with diagnostic CT capability and is preparing to introduce a new static PET-CT service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the department at a pivotal stage in its development. The successful candidate will play an important role in implementing and establishing the new static PET-CT service, primarily supporting cancer pathways, including USC referrals. The post offers excellent opportunities to develop specialist expertise, contribute to service innovation and help shape the future delivery of PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine services within Swansea Bay University Health Board.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as a senior member of the Nuclear Medicine team, providing specialist expertise across PET-CT, SPECT-CT and, according to competence, DXA and radionuclide therapy.

The post-holder will undertake highly specialised examinations and provide safe, compassionate care throughout the patient pathway, including assessment, preparation, radiopharmaceutical administration, image acquisition, quality assessment and post-procedure care. They will operate complex imaging equipment, undertake quality assurance and apply radiation-protection principles in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017, IRR17, professional standards and local procedures.

They will support the implementation and development of the static PET-CT service; collaborate with Radiotherapy, clinicians, Medical Physics, radiopharmacy and other colleagues; and provide day-to-day leadership, specialist advice, supervision and training. They will also contribute to competency assessment, clinical governance, audit, research, quality improvement, incident review and departmental procedures.

If a suitable candidate with the necessary level of experience cannot be identified, we will consider offering the post under Annex 21.

The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.

The ability to work flexibly is essential for this post.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.