Senior PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist/Radiographer

The successful candidate will work as a senior member of the Nuclear Medicine team, providing specialist expertise across PET-CT, SPECT-CT and, according to competence, DXA and radionuclide therapy.

The post-holder will undertake highly specialised examinations and provide safe, compassionate care throughout the patient pathway, including assessment, preparation, radiopharmaceutical administration, image acquisition, quality assessment and post-procedure care. They will operate complex imaging equipment, undertake quality assurance and apply radiation-protection principles in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017, IRR17, professional standards and local procedures.

They will support the implementation and development of the static PET-CT service; collaborate with Radiotherapy, clinicians, Medical Physics, radiopharmacy and other colleagues; and provide day-to-day leadership, specialist advice, supervision and training. They will also contribute to competency assessment, clinical governance, audit, research, quality improvement, incident review and departmental procedures.

If a suitable candidate with the necessary level of experience cannot be identified, we will consider offering the post under Annex 21.

The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.

The ability to work flexibly is essential for this post.

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.

Others

Essential: - Ability to travel within geographical area; - Able to work hours flexibly

Aptitude and abilities

Desirable: - Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Desirable: - Experience undertaking PET-CT procedures; - Experience undertaking DXA procedures

Qualifications

Desirable: - Postgraduate Certificate in Nuclear Medicine or CT or able to able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience