Nuclear Medicine Technologist

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

To ensure correct identification of patients To ensure the timely, efficient and courteous provision of imaging services within the available resources. This will involve booking of patient appointments, explanation of procedures, cannulation and injecting of patients, administration of oral, intravenous and inhaled radiopharmaceuticals, as well as operation of the gamma cameras and PET/CT scanner. To provide both qualitative and quantitative results to agreed standards. To ensure that all data analysis, hard copy production and archiving is performed in a timely, consistent and accurate manner. To comply with written systems of work. To ensure statutory and Trust standards for record keeping are adhered to. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients and visitors within the department. To adhere to the local rules relating to radiation protection. To ensure that statutory Departmental and Trust requirements for record keeping are met.

To ensure that quality assurance of equipment and general care and cleaning is carried out in line with departmental policy, recording and reporting faults in a timely manner and where appropriate implementing corrective action. To report any deficiencies in the quality of service provision to the Radioisotope Services Manager or his/her Deputy. To participate in the extended hour rota and be willing to adopt a flexible approach to working hours if required. To notify the Radioisotope Services Manager and/or Deputy Service Lead of any untoward incidents as appropriate and according to departmental procedures and protocols. To ensure security in the work environment and maintain the integrity of all Controlled Areas. To ensure that materials required for safe manual handling of immobile patients are always available, maintained in good working order and that the need for repairs / replacements are highlighted.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Education/Qualifications

Essential: - Degree (or post graduate qualification) in Nuclear Medicine or Radiography; - Evidence of clinical experience; - Evidence of professional development

Desirable: - Appropriate state registration; - Further Education

Experience

Desirable: - Previous PET/CT experience; - Post graduate experience in Nuclear medicine

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential: - Ability to express themselves clearly; - Ability to write clearly and concisely; - An eye for detail. Good judgement

Desirable: - Ability to use a range of computer software.; - Evidence of problem solving

Other Requirements

Essential: - Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work); - Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role