Senior PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist/Radiographer

Job overview

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.

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.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person specification

Others

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel within geographical area
• Able to work hours flexibly

Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria

• Can demonstrate SBU values
• Able to adapt to different work settings within the department
• Able to recognise and respond sensitively and appropriately to individual patient’s needs
• Physically capable of moving and positioning various types of patient and equipment
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience undertaking Nuclear Medicine procedures or CT imaging and general radiography
• Up to date CPD portfolio
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application in Nuclear Medicine departments

Desirable criteria

• Experience undertaking PET-CT procedures
• Experience undertaking DXA procedures

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc in Nuclear Medicine or RCT Registration as Clinical Technologist via the Equivalence Route or Diploma of College Of Radiographers, BSc in Radiography or equivalent
• Professional Registration (RCT or HCPC)

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate Certificate in Nuclear Medicine or CT or able to able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable