Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a registered Nuclear Medicine radiographer or technologist has arisen within the Nuclear Medicine team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Applications are invited from persons with previous experience of working in Nuclear Medicine holding a post graduate Nuclear Medicine qualification e.g. PG Cert, PG Dip or equivalent.
The successful candidate will work cross site at Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital (St Leonards on Sea).
The Eastbourne site has a Siemens Symbia T16 SPECT/CT gamma camera (due for replacement in 2024). The Conquest site has a GE 870DR SPECT CT Gamma Camera
Main duties of the job
To act as an operator undertaking a range of static, dynamic, whole body and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography-Computed Tomography (SPECT-CT) procedures as per departmental procedures and protocols and to participate fully in the operation and function of the Nuclear Medicine service.
Routine diagnostic imaging includes; Bone - Oncology, MSK. Tumour - Tektrotyd, MIBG, Tc PSMA. Neurology - DAT. Endocrine - Parathyroid, Thyroid Uptake. Cardiac - Myocardial Perfusion, Cardiac Amyloid, MUGA, Cardiac Innervation. Renal - MAG3, DMSA, Indirect Cystogram, GI - HIDA, Gastric Empty, SeHcat, Meckels. Lymphatics - Breast SLN, Lymphoscintigram.
The department also administer I-131 for benign thyroid disease.
The successful candidate will be required to dispense and administer radiopharmaceuticals, undertake high quality imaging and post processing of images, leading to the provision of an efficient and effective imaging service.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography and/or Nuclear Medicine Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent
- HCPC or PSA Registration
Desirable
- Nuclear Medicine Reporting qualification
Experience
Essential
- 5 years Clinical Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of high level of commitment to CPD
Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture skills
- Enrolled in CPD programme
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD