Job summary
The Nuclear Medicine Physics service at the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board operates at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) site. We provide a busy DXA, non-imaging and therapy nuclear medicine service and support the sub-region on a daily basis. We are a small and friendly team with plans to expand the service over the next few years.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Technologist or Radiographer at Band 7 to join our supportive and collaborative team. The successful candidate will lead and manage our technical team and contribute to clinical and technical, quality assurance, research and development and external contract work.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will be the technical leader for a highly skilled team in therapeutic and technical nuclear medicine (including DXA).
* The post holder will lead in the management of clinical services provided by Clinical Technologists and other technical staff.
* The post holder will support the delivery of an effective clinical service provision to Cardiff and Vale UHB and the surrounding sub-region. These clinical services include DXA, PET and Nuclear Medicine.
* The post holder will provide line management for the technical team including development reviews and recruitment of new staff.
* The post holder will act as training lead for Clinical Technologists and Clinical Technologist trainees.
* The post holder will act as lead mentor and liaison for the Swansea University Nuclear Medicine course.
* The post holder will fulfil the role of Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) in accordance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations, and that of Operator in accordance with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities. We serve over 500,000 people in Cardiff and the Vale, focusing on health and care needs and collaborating to develop regional services. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is to ensure every person has the opportunity to lead a healthy life. Our 10-year transformation strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, guides our work with the public and workforce.
Job description and responsibilities
You will find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification and qualifications
Registration
Essential
* HCPC/RCT/AHCS
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc (Hons) in Nuclear Medicine/ Radiography/ Science
Disclosure and other checks
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be necessary to check for any previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 appropriate UK government pages.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the guidance provided.
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales (UHW)
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employers website
J-18808-Ljbffr