Clinical Technologist

Id Job: 31727a4

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💼 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

📍 Tyne and Wear

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💰 33706 – 40588 GBP ANNUAL

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to join our team of Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologists based at Darlington Memorial Hospital. You will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive Nuclear Medicine service delivering approximately 4,000 patient examinations per year in a department which in the middle of an ambitious equipment replacement project which will see installation of new gamma cameras, sample counters, bone densitometers and a new state-of-the-art radiopharmacy suite.

Interview Date: 15th June 2023
37 Hours 30 Minutes per a week
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Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.

The successful candidate will put patient care at the centre of their work and demonstrate excellent team working skills. Working at other sites within the Department will occasionally be required.

Nuclear Medicine services at Darlington, Durham and Hartlepool are provided by the Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Directorate of Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals. The team of 31 technologists, nurses, clinical scientists, admin staff, radiologists and cardiologists work collaboratively across the three sites, and have a strong history of staff development and training. Opportunities for role development and ongoing training will be available for the right candidate.

Those on a training pathway which would enable them to fully meet the requirements of the post within one year of appointment are welcome to apply. You would be appointed on Annex 21; 75% of the top of Band 6. Once you fully meet the requirements of the post Annex 21 will be removed and you will be paid as a Band 6. Failure to complete this within 1 year from date of appointment may result in your employment with the Trust being reviewed.

The role holder will contribute to delivery of a comprehensive diagnostic nuclear medicine and bone densitometry service for adult and paediatric patients attending for in-vitro and imaging procedures.

Principle duties will include:

Preparation, dispensing and assay of radiopharmaceuticals
Administration of radiopharmaceuticals by oral, IV and intradermal techniques
Following appropriate protocols to provide accurate and timely clinical results for patients undergoing molecular imaging procedures and bone densitometry studies
Quality control testing of a wide range of equipment, taking remedial action where required
Contributing to patient care, including emergency action in the event of patient deterioration
Communicating complicated procedures and concepts to a wide range of people, including patients or relations who may be confused or distressed

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for a complete list of essential and desirable criteria required for the role.

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