Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-CL390924
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (PA) Pro rata
- Closing
- 17/10/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 25/10/2024
Employer heading
Superintendent Radiographer / Technologist Nuclear Medicine
Band 7
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious radiographer or Technologist with good communication skills and an excellent technical background to assist in the management of our nuclear medicine department.
We are a forward-looking department offering a varied portfolio of diagnostic scans, Molecular radiotherapy, and research.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We have three gamma cameras, 2 Siemens Intevo SPECT CT systems and a GE Infinia SPECT CT as well as a dedicated low level laboratory and offer a wide range of diagnostic tests to both paediatric and adult patients. We have close working relationships with other Radiology modalities, Medical physics and Radiopharmacy. Our Theranostics service offers Lu177 Dotatate, Lu177 PMSA, Y90 SiRT, Ra223 Xofigo and I131 for benign and malignant disease.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a team and have a knowledge of the governance requirements of running a service.
You will act as a role model to others demonstrating a commitment to professional development and show a keen interest in the future of Radionuclide imaging and Theranostics.
You will manage and lead the unit in the absence of the Lead superintendent and be supported to gain valuable experience in leadership and governance.
Candidates currently at Band 6 are encouraged to apply and will be provided with support to transition from band 6 to 7.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Working together
- Always Improving
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Leadership
- Keyboard skills
- Problem solving
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
- Current HCPC, AHCS or RCT registration
- Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection regulations including IR(ME)R 2018, IRR 17
- Evidence of advanced Nuclear medicine imaging knowledge
- Knowledge of Radionuclide therapies and the associated risks
- Considerable post qualification experience and expertise in Plain Imaging
- Extensive knowledge of the guidelines relating to clinical specialist area
- Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance Knowledge of Trust policies and professional issues
- Previous management /supervisory experience
- Demonstration of knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
- Ability to make decisions and support the team
- Able to hold difficult conversations, manage difficult situations including disciplinary and performance matters
- Requirement to be available out of hours to respond to major incidents and/or managerial emergencies
- Able to undertake on call duties
- Conflict resolution
- Undertake CPD and maintain professional registration.
Desirable criteria
- Formal management/supervisory training
- Radiation Protection Supervisor course
- Post graduate qualification in area of clinical specialism and/or management.
- Equipment Super user
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julian Williams
- Job title
- Lead Superintendent Technologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381202710
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