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Healthcare Science Assistant - Nuclear Medicine
NHS AfC: Band 3
Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust,
Our mission is:
Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities
Our vision to 2030 is:
To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are recruiting for a Healthcare Science Assistant who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic individual with good communication skills to join our small, friendly Nuclear Medicine team. You must have a flexible approach to working and be able to work closely with a range of healthcare professionals.
This post can be offered with a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Medical Physics or Level 6 Healthcare Science Practitioner (Nuclear Medicine).
The Nuclear Medicine Department at The Mount Vernon Cancer Centre provides a diagnostic and therapeutic clinical nuclear medicine service to patients using sources of radioactivity.
The Department also operates a radiopharmacy that manufactures radiopharmaceuticals for the Cancer Centre and other hospitals in North West London, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.
Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Supporting the delivery of radionuclide therapies for cancer patients
The day to day operation of a small two bedroom annex that is used for in-patient therapy and this will include laundering linen and some cleaning duties
Assisting our radiographers and technologists with diagnostic scans and tests
Working in our radiopharmacy supporting the team that manufacture radiopharmaceuticals
Working in our reception, answering the telephone and directing enquiries to the appropriate person and assisting with tracking patient notes and filing
Your working day will be very varied and full training will be given.
This post is an ideal introduction to healthcare science practice and you are encouraged to come and look around the Nuclear Medicine Department as the role is unusual.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role
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Qualifications/Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSE English or equivalent
- GCSE Mathematics or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 preferably in a patient care related subject or similar.
- A Level qualifications
Meini prawf dymunol
- Basic Healthcare
Previous Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Working in a healthcare setting or working with the general public
Meini prawf dymunol
- Working in a hospital department that uses radiation e.g. radiology or nuclear medicine
- Dealing with cancer patients
- Working in a small team
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Numerate
- Organisational ability
- Able to manage own time and prioritise tasks
- Good telephone manner
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Basic computer skills Familiar with MS Office
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous use of healthcare software such as PAS, RIS, ICE
Other Requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to work well under pressure
- Ability and willingness to follow instructions as they are written
- Good team worker
- Willing to work flexible hours
- Self-motivated Punctual / good timekeeping
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Shona Anderson
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Clinical Scientist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 020 3826 2258
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Shona Anderson can be contacted on 020 3826 2258.
Sue Douglas can be contacted on 020 3826 2269.
Rhestr swyddi gyda East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector