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Job summary

Main area
Nuclear Mideicine
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
384-LG-EMF20538-B6
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey
Town
Guildford
Salary
£41,957 - £50,387 per annum pro rata inlcuding high cost area supplement
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/06/2026 23:59
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Radiographer/Technologist Nuclear Medicine

Band 6

Job overview

We are seeking a Band 6 (Radiographer or Technologist) for the Nuclear Medicine department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford.  

At our department at the Royal Surrey there are three SPECT/CT systems, all of which have diagnostic CT capability and one is a digital CZT system, and we have recently installed a DEXA scanner.

Our department is based in St Luke’s Cancer Centre, but we deliver a full range of diagnostic nuclear medicine tests to both adult and paediatric patients, as well as providing a comprehensive Molecular Radiotherapy service (including I-131 for benign and malignant thyroid disease, Y-90 SIRT, Lu-177 DOTATATE and Ra-223 Xofigo).  We actively support training and development within our team, and have recently established an apprenticeship scheme in Nuclear Medicine Technology.  

The department is also active in research, with close links to the University of Surrey and other partners, and an active portfolio of clinical trials of Molecular Radiotherapy. 

For more information please contact Ioannis Vrettos Nuclear Medicine Service Manager on 01483 571122 ext: 6704 or e-mail [email protected]

Main duties of the job

service to patients attending for diagnostic investigations and radionuclide therapies.
 
To undertake nuclear medicine examinations as an Operator in accordance with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
To be responsible for the acquisition and processing of data from diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures ensuring high quality and accurate diagnostic results whilst conforming to the relevant radiation protection and health and safety regulations
 
To be actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the Nuclear Medicine Dept.
 
To liaise with a wide range of staff groups including clinicians, nurses, scientists, radiographers and technologists to ensure a safe and effective services
 
To assist with the training and supervision of staff and students from this Trust and other hospital trusts when required.
 
The post holder will be expected to work flexibly in supporting the Trust with 7 day working, extended working days and cross site working as necessary.
 

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To undertake nuclear medicine examinations as an Operator and in accordance with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017.
 
To schedule and perform a wide range of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures which include static and dynamic imaging, whole-body scanning, gated acquisition, SPECT and SPECT/CT imaging and in vivo investigations, such as GFR and SeHCAT studies.
 
To ensure the welfare and safety of patients while in the Department, providing assistance and guidance during investigations, obtaining additional support when necessary
 
To communicate both verbally and written, highly complex, sensitive and contentious information to a variety of people, and demonstrate empathy and reassurance when there are barriers to understanding.  Examples of this include: explaining radiation hazards to patients i.e. carers and comforters,  dealing with oncology patients, pediatrics, pregnant, acute and chronically ill patients, ensuring that patients have received and understood  information and preparation required for particular examinations.
 
To assess the suitability of individual patients to undergo a requested examination, adjusting the procedure where necessary.  Discussing difficulties with referring clinicians when required.
 
To administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to patients in a variety of methods including: intravenous, oral, inhalation and intradermal.  This will involve calculating correct volumes of material for administration, withdrawing required volume of material, confirming correct amount of the radioactive material for administration, administering the radiopharmaceutical in accordance with agreed protocols, completing associated documentation and ensuring that the patient is aware of any radiation protection measures they are required to follow, issuing written instruction as necessary.  To carry out intravenous cannulation in accordance with the Trust cannulation policy
 
To carry out imaging procedures in accordance with locally agreed protocols and use own judgment when necessary to ensure images and data are acquired to the highest professional standards.
 
Prepare, analyze and present data for reporting.  Analysis includes judgment of optimum shape and position of computer-generated regions around anatomical structures and inspection for interim and final results for validity.
 
To assess the need for the withdrawal of medications which affect the outcome of Nuclear Medicine procedures and the need for additional drugs which may be required as part of a specific Nuclear Medicine protocol. To administer drugs given as an adjunct to Nuclear Medicine procedures in a safe and appropriate way utilising knowledge of dose, administration techniques and possible side effects
 
To assist with arrangement of routine workload, prioritizing work according to clinical requirement, this may include supervision of junior staff, providing assistance and advice as required  
 
 
To use a wide range of specialist nuclear medicine equipment, including hybrid imaging equipment, radiation monitors, sample counting equipment and dose calibrators for the imaging, tracing and measuring of unsealed and sealed radioactive sources.  
 
To perform daily camera and calibrator checks to ensure that systems are performing optimally and to ensure that any hazards or faults are reported accordingly
 
Prioritise and manage own workload.  Delegate any non-clinical duties to relevant staff as and when necessary
 
Assist with the day-to-day operation of the Department.  This will include advising on scheduling of appointments to comply with key performance indicators such as diagnostic waiting times and cancer waits and acting as duty radiographer when required.
 
Maintain careful record keeping of all work performed and other relevant functions such as waste disposal and stock records of radioactive materials.
 
Participate and contribute to departmental meetings.  This will include proposing changes to own working practices and procedures and review and revision of departmental policies and protocols.
 
To take responsibility for the work of other technical staff when they are performing work under the post holder’s direction
 
To liaise with the relevant ARSAC Certificate Holders, as appropriate, on any aspect of the service
 
Assist with training and supervision of trainees and provide instruction to varying degrees to staff.  This may include technologist trainees, student radiographers, physics trainees and student nurses.
 
Assist with the development of new techniques in conjunction with other staff groups, and take an active role with the introduction of new equipment and clinical techniques
 
Participate and support a variety of research and audit projects.
 
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of scientific and technical developments within specialist field.
 
Participate in an appropriate Continuing Professional Development scheme
 
Maintain State Registration or retain eligibility for Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists or other approves professional body.
 
Work within the relevant legislation and professional guideline.  This includes:
Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR 2017), Ionising Radiation (Medical
Exposure Regulations  IR(ME)R 2017, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA 1974), the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 20002 (COSHH), the Medicines Act 1968
 
To be familiar with Nuclear Medicine specific regulations such as Regulation 2 of the Medicines (Administration of Radioactive Substances) Regulations 1978 (MARS Regulations 1978), the Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) and the Radioactive Material (Road Transport) Regulations 2009
 
Maintain requirements within the Trusts Statutory and Mandatory training programme 
 
To set an example of professional work and behavior
 
To ensure safe and effective use of expensive and complex equipment
 
To be aware of, and comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
 
To undertake any other agreed duties specified by the Nuclear Medicine Service Manager consistent with the grade of the post.
 
 
 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc(Hons)Radiography/Radiotherapy, Physics or Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine)
Desirable criteria
  • Graduate diploma in Healthcare Science, Post-graduate diploma in Nuclear Medicine, Radionuclide Imaging or other relevant qualification

knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Broad theoretical knowledge in the field of Nuclear Medicine
  • Excellent working knowledge of Nuclear Medicine procedures gained through practical experience within the clinical environment
  • High levels of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from Nuclear Medicine procedures
  • Demonstrate knowledge of professional standards and competencies
  • Evidence of CPD portfolio
  • Interpret and follow relevant legislation , national standards, professional and other guidelines including: IRR, IR(ME)R, MARS (ARSAC), EA guidelines and registration, MHRA
Desirable criteria
  • Experience/knowledge of CT imaging.
  • Eligibility for state registration with HCPC, Register of Clinical Technologists or other relevant professional body
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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Name
Ioannis Vrettos
Job title
Nuclear Medicine Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01483571122

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