Job summary
Nuclear Medicine Services provide highly specialised services to hospitals and GP's within South West Wales. The post holder will be part of a highly skilled team, providing consistent bone density (DXA) and Nuclear Medicine imaging services using highly specialised patient imaging equipment.
The post holder will undertake and deliver imaging services for all types of patients under close supervision of technical staff and in the course of their duties :
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time, 7 months temporary post / secondment at band 5 level in the Nuclear Medicine department at Singleton Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring adequate levels of cover to imaging and DXA scanning in the service, which may include long scanning on weekdays and weekends, following an adequate period of training and for supporting the service flexibly during the remaining of the contracted time.
We are looking to recruit an exceptionally motivated Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist at Band 5 to join our friendly and dynamic team. The Radiographer / Clinical Technologist will be expected to provide technical support to the DXA service but also across the full range of Nuclear Medicine Services. This is an exciting opportunity to take part in a currently fast developing setting.
Nuclear Medicine at Singleton is a friendly and progressive service. Continuing professional development of all staff is encouraged and supported. Full training will be provided to suitable candidates. The selected candidate will be required to pursue RCT or HCPC professional registration within the course of their employment.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential. The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, is essential for this post.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM / SECONDMENT FOR 7 MONTHS DUE TO LIMITED FUNDING AVAILABLE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and / or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply .
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
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Desirable
Skills
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Desirable
Healthcare Enviroment
Essential
Desirable
Time & stress management
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Desirable