Job summary
The Nuclear Medicine (NM) modality of the Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) accredited Imaging Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Nuclear Medicine Radiographer or Technologist to join and lead our our multi-disciplinary team in a Nuclear Medicine Modality Lead role.
The Nuclear Medicine department performs approximately 7500 exams per year. We offer a wide range of diagnostic and therapy procedures to patients across Norfolk and Suffolk. The department offers a range of radionuclide therapies including I-131 for thyroid cancer and benign disease as well as Radium 223 and may wish to expand their therapeutic portfolio in the future.
We have had a recent refurbishment of the service which has seen the installation of 3 Intevo Bold SPECT/CT gamma cameras to significantly expand hybrid imaging. The service also supports an independent sector static PET/CT scanner.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the Operational team, Governance Lead, Senior/Principal Clinical Scientist and NM Radiologist team, and other Imaging modality leads considering the 4 pillars of the Imaging department service delivery under, Workforce, Governance, Performance and Finance.
You will take an active lead in both strategic and service development as well as oversight of effective workload management within the clinical areas by providing leadership and supervision to all levels of the multidisciplinary team. You will be expected to be a professional role model and demonstrate best working practice and lead by example
We are looking for someone who has the want and the passion to support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, and to consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values.
Applicants must either be registered with the HCPC or RCT/ IPEM or committed to completing the RCT registration within one year of employment.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have close links with the University of East Anglia and the Institute of Food Research, being involved in numerous research projects and clinical trials. The Trust is also home to the Norwich Radiology Academy, providing training for Radiologist specialist trainees. In addition, we have recently expanded our remit to include STP trainees
The Trust sits at the centre of acute healthcare delivery, surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Norfolk Broads and the sweeping sandy beaches of the Norfolk coastline. The Hospital is close to the vibrant and historical City of Norwich providing entertainment and fantastic shopping facilities
- In conjunction with the senior leadership team, lead Consultant Nuclear Medicine Radiologist and senior Clinical Scientist; promote continuous improvement in service delivery, quality and safety, using current methods to improve productivity, workforce transformation and quality improvement.
- To be responsible for the Nuclear Medicine budget, capturing income and developing potential income streams through NHS, Research and Private Patient streams.
- To be responsible for the procurement of supplies and maintenance assets, ensuring cost effective management, acting as a point of contact for the supplys teams and others for county wide contractsResponsible for ensuring effective allocation and coordination of resources and staff
- Responsible for regularly monitoring, evaluating, and delivering the Nuclear Medicine service regarding governance requirements, patient waiting times in line with Government and Trust targets, as well as financial directives.
- Develop annual Nuclear Medicine service action and strategic plans, business cases where required, ensuring deliverables are achieved by target dates, taking remedial action where appropriate and informing the senior leadership team on achievements and any deviation from the agreed plan
- To work collaboratively with Nuclear Medicine Physics team on quality improvement and other projects, this includes facilities and new equipment procurement projects
Who are we looking for?
an experienced person with a level head who is aware of the operational pressures for Imaging in a large acute hospital.
a strong and proven leader who can take responsibility for decisions and support junior members of the team.
someone who can communicate in a professional manner with a wide spectrum of people to achieve the best outcome.
Someone with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills and able to work at a fast pace trying to reach the demands of many conflicting areas.
Someone who has exceptional people skills as this role requires you to maintain professional relationships with all levels of staff within and outside of Imaging.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a radiological science or equivalent.
- Registration with the HCPC as a Radiographer or with The Voluntary Register (RCT/IPEM) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or commitment to complete the RCT/IPEM registration within one year of employment
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical and leadership experience as a senior radiographer/technologist in Nuclear Medicine
- Knowledge of UK radiological protection legislation with specific reference to Nuclear Medicine environments
Skills
Essential
- To have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department
- Advanced organisational and leadership skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY