Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, PART-TIME POSITION.
We are looking to appoint a Chief Clinical Technologist to provide clinical leadership and management within the Nuclear Medicine Imaging Department at Singleton Hospital in Swansea. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Clinical Technologist with current RCT registration and with documented experience.
The suitable candidate will be expected to provide expert support within the SPECT-CT imaging section of the department which comprise two state-of-the art gamma-cameras with CT diagnostic capability and 3 DXA scanners. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing training, guidance and supervision to junior staff and students alongside specialist technical support and operational service management with the imaging section.
A static PET-CT service is likely to be implemented within the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Singleton in the next 12 to 18 months. That expansion will originate further opportunities for permanent positions within our service. The post-holder will be placed in a prime situation to identify career progression opportunities and to observe future role expansion prospects. This is an exciting opportunity to take part and lead change in a currently fast developing setting.
Main duties of the job
The department of Nuclear Medicine at the Singleton Hospital (part of Swansea Bay University Health Board) is a busy academic imaging department operating two diagnostic state-of-the-art SPECT-CT cameras (one of which is a UK-first with multiple CZT detectors), three bone densitometry (DXA) scanners, a new, purpose-built, radiopharmacy, a therapy section and a mobile PET-CT service. The Singleton Hospital is situated next to the sea in Swansea, and is also adjacent to the Swansea University (Singleton Campus), housing highly-rated science, pharmacy and medicine departments.
The Chief Clinical Technologist will be expected to provide technical support across the full range of Nuclear Medicine Services, including leading on complex imaging scanning and processing, imaging reporting and, in particular, support the Imaging section with operational leadership, specialist clinical supervision and operational management duties.
If a suitable candidate with the necessary level of experience cannot be identified, we will consider offering the post at a band 6 or under Annex 21.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
The ability to work flexibly is essential for this post.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. B.Sc (Hons) in Nuclear Medicine / Science
2. Registered Clinical Technologist with RCT or Registered Healthcare Science Practitioner with AHCS
3. Pg.Cert./Pg.Dip./M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience in phlebotomy and cannulation and intravenous administration of radiopharmaceuticals
5. Aseptic dispensing and administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
6. Radiation safety
7. Quality Control testing of radiation detection equipment
8. Standard infection control process relating to intravenous administrations
9. Staff/students training
Desirable criteria
10. Team management experience
11. Radioactive waste management
Skills
Essential criteria
12. Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and to develop team capability in new techniques
13. A good communicator and an ability to obtain co-operation of staff and patients
14. Must have physical dexterity to draw up radiopharmaceuticals in a safe manner
15. Ability to work independently and as part of a team of technical staff
16. Initiative, self motivation and perseverance
17. Calm disposition and ability to deal with people
18. Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
19. Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other
Essential criteria
20. Good telephone manner
21. Reliable and flexible approach to needs of the service
22. Engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable