Job overview

There is an exciting opportunity to assist with managing the Nuclear Medicine department at the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The post holder will assist with managing a team of Clinical Technologists, students and clerical staff in the day to day running of the Nuclear Medicine department. 

The Nuclear Medicine department at Derriford Hospital offers the broadest range of any department within the South-West. It is a tertiary referral centre for specialist examinations and performs approximately 6,500 examinations of 60 different types each year for both inpatients and outpatients. Research and development is also undertaken at local, national and international levels.

The department consists of 2 consultants, 12 technologists, 3 physicists and an administrative team.

The department carries out a wide range of imaging and non-imaging diagnostic studies as well as some therapy procedures. There is an integrated radiopharmacy for the manufacture of short-lived radiopharmaceuticals and dispensing of intravenous injections which operates under a MHRA specials licence.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

·        Assist the Chief Technologist to lead and manage the Clinical Technical Services and administrative work of the Nuclear Medicine Department.

·       Assist the Chief Technologist to manage a team of Clinical Technologists and Trainees.

·        Assist the Chief Technologist to manage a team of clerical staff; bookings clerks, receptions and secretaries

·       Assist the Chief technologist to manage the budget within the allocated resources by investigating, sourcing and ordering the most appropriate consumables and equipment.

·        Supervise and teach qualified technologists and trainees.

·   Manage and take responsibility for the day to day running of the clinical work in the department 

·  Manage and take responsibility for the scheduling of complex imaging and non-imaging investigations, liaising with external and internal clinical teams when required.

·        Assist the Chief Technologist in the recruitment of staff

·      Assist the Chief Technologist in the development of new procedures and protocols and the appropriate recording of these on the quality management system.

·        Deputise for the Chief Technologist when absent.

·       When required provide high quality clinical care while performing a range of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging investigations in Nuclear Medicine.

·      When required, manufacture, dispense and administer a wide range of radiopharmaceuticals under the same standards as Pharmacy for intravenous and oral administration.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.