Job summary
- Main area
- Nuclear Medicine
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 9 months (Fixed term / secondment for 9 months due to funding)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 130-HS050-0824
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £35,922 - £43,257 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Nuclear Medicine Radiographer / Clinical Technologist
Band 6
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.
We are looking to appoint a Senior Radiographer/Clinical Technologist to provide clinical leadership within the Nuclear Medicine Department at Singleton Hospital in Swansea. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer with current HCPC registration or a Clinical Technologist with current RCT registration and with documented experience.
This is a nine months temporary position. The suitable candidate will be expected to provide expert support within the SPECT/CT imaging and DXA sections of the department which comprise two state-of-the art gamma-cameras with CT diagnostic capability and 3 DXA scanners. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing training and guidance to junior staff.
A static PET/CT service is likely to be implemented within the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Singleton in the next 1 year to 18 months. That expansion will originate further opportunities for permanent positions within our service. The post-holder will be placed in a prime situation to identify career progression opportunities and to observe future role expansion prospects. This is an exciting opportunity to take part and lead change in a currently fast developing setting.
Main duties of the job
This is a temporary post for backfill the reduced hours of two members of the team within the imaging service in the Nuclear Medicine department.
The department of Nuclear Medicine at the Singleton Hospital (part of Swansea Bay University Health Board) is a busy academic imaging department operating two diagnostic state-of-the-art SPECT/CT cameras (one of which is a UK-first with multiple CZT detectors), three bone densitometry (DXA) scanners, a brand new, purpose-built, radiopharmacy, a therapy section and a mobile PET/CT service. The Singleton Hospital is situated next to the sea in Swansea, and is also adjacent to the Swansea University (Singleton Campus), housing highly-rated science, pharmacy and medicine departments.
The Radiographer / Clinical technologist will be expected to provide technical support across the full range of Nuclear Medicine Services, and in particular support the Imaging and DXA services.
If a suitable candidate with the necessary level of experience cannot be identified, we will consider offering the post at a band 5.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
The ability to work flexibly is essential for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
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.
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 criteria
- BSc Honours Nuclear Medicine or BSc Honours Radiography or Recognised Training in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography
- Professional Registration (RCT or HCPC)
- Other relevant post graduate training or experience
Desirable criteria
- MSc in relevant specialism area
- Leadership and Management Training
- Post Graduate Diploma in relevant subject
- DXA Certification by the ROS
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge of conventional Nuclear Medicine and SPECT/CT or Diagnostic CT
- Specialist knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals
- Specialist knowledge of patient care
- Proven experience in patient care
Desirable criteria
- Specialist knowledge of PET/CT
- Specialist knowledge of DXA
- Proven experience working with radiopharmaceuticals
- Proven service management experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience in conventional Nuclear Medicine and SPECT/CT or Diagnostic CT
- Proven experience in i.v. administration of radioactive substances or i.v. contrast
Desirable criteria
- Leadership experience
- Proven experience in PET/CT
- Experience in i.v. contrast administration
- 2 years experience in conventional Nuclear Medicine and SPECT/CT
- 2 years experience in CT
- Proven experience in DXA
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to lead a team of staff
- Ability to train junior staff
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Produced research
- Experience in lecturing
Others
Essential criteria
- Able to work flexibly
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nia Hopson
- Job title
- CT Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792285295
- Additional information
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