Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assist the Service Manager in providing operational management and coordination of the imaging service.
Partake in effective management and deployment of staff and will assist with all aspects of the day-to-day management of the imaging department.
Assist in the coordination of Quality Standards for imaging (accreditation)
Responsible for helping with the coordination of continual improvement of Patient Experience and Quality Care improvement projects (e.g. department wide audits, review of apt letters, reviews etc

Demonstrate leadership skills and perform clinical duties to high standards.
Maintain the highest levels of knowledge and be aware of the latest guidelines from e.g. BNMS and EANM.
Be responsible for ensuring that all activities are executed within a quality framework and conform to Statutory Regulations, approved Codes of Practice and Local Safety Rules i.e.
•    Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000
•    The Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999    
•    Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
•    The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
•    Be familiar with Nuclear Medicine specific regulations such as:
•    Regulation 2 of the Medicines (Administration of Radioactive Substances) Regulations 1978
•    The Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee
•    The Radioactive Material (Road Transport) Regulations 2002
•    Good Manufacturing Practice Guide 

Maintain level of knowledge on all professional developments and provide clinical support as defined within Local Reporting Policy and while working within own scope and knowledge.
Maintain assist and organise/develop training of more junior staff and students
Undertake imaging duties to a high standard and remain an expert in Nuclear Medicine procedures
Ensure compliance to Clinical Governance and contribute to audits and research. 
Organisational Skills

Assist in preparation of business plans, maintenance contracts and new service developments as required
Help monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the service and recommend any change needed to achieve appropriate service performance (KPI)
Monitor competencies of staff and ensure appropriately trained staff are deployed in appropriate positions.
Help to implement continuous development of staff.
Physical skills and requirements

Comply with and demonstrate correct Manual Handling principles
Demonstrate aseptic technique while preparing and administering patient doses.
Demonstrate Radiation protection principles
Direct Patient Care / Clinical Skills

Maintain high professional standards of clinical skill and patient care
Will provide care for patients attending the department and ensure the timely delivery of an imaging service to those who require it. Typical duties of care will include escorting patients, providing clear explanations of examination procedures, performing the examination and ensuring patients are discharged safely from the department. This information will need to be provided to patients who have varied understanding of imaging procedures or where there may be barriers to communication. 
Assist the service manager in ensuring the needs of patient are kept central as per Department / Trust Philosophy
Monitor any national or regional programmes that may be involved in improving patient care and the patient environment and help to implement as appropriate.
Service Development

Help maintain highest standard of patient care and efficiency
Implement recommendations from audits, Quality Improvement and investigations and to participate in the above as needed.
Ensure adherence to IR(ME)R and agreed local rules, updating them as needed and ensure that staff members are aware of these using appropriate records (QMS)
Assist in the operation of the QA programme 
Ensure Health and safety standards and procedures are in place and adhered to
Assist the Service Manager to maintain and complete Risk assessments, adverse incidents, Datix reviews and investigations

Coordinate and facilitate research activity. Provide support and allocate time for this activity
Support and contribute to department research programmes
Emotional and Mental Requirements

Assist in investigating complaints, incidents, accidents and grievances in accordance with trust policies and procedures
Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions in order to maintain service delivery.
Must have the ability to work on time sensitive projects to maintain service delivery
Work with patients and cases where distressing information might be imparted or required to be imparted.
Undertake assessments to assist in maintaining a wellbeing support base for staff to address in times of personal or professional pressure.

Working environment

Work with a range of patients and conditions
Communicate with patients and relatives in a professional and reassuring manner, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances.
Manual handling competence