Job overview
To Support the Nuclear Medicine and Bone Densitometry services. To manage workload within the department to ensure optimum throughput whilst maintaining a safe environment and highest standard of patients care.
Participate in the training and education of junior staff and students.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities:
To give the very highest standard of care to the cohort of patients for whom you have been made responsible and to be able to carry out all tasks involved in ensuring that any patient in your care is successfully examined and well cared for.To ensure that radio-active sources are contained in accordance with legislation, that doses and waste are recorded properly and that staff in the department comply as well.To administer intravenous doses of Nuclear Medicine isotopesTo demonstrate the ability to carry out a full range of Nuclear medicine examinations to an extremely high standard.To carry out a full range of Bone Densitometry examinations to an extremely high standard. To liaise with referral sources where clarification is required for justification of examinations.To acquire quality diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.To have advanced technical knowledge and skills in Nuclear Medicine scanning andequipment in the Nuclear Medicine Department.To assess specific communication needs of individual patients.For more information, please read the detailed job description.
Working for our organisation
Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice.Work on other sites in the Trust by agreement.Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare for self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trust’s policies.Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holder’s duties.Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), maintaining own CPD portfolio.Participate in the Trust’s appraisal system.Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.Comply with Duty of Candour principles.This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is required to:-
Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice.Work on other sites in the Trust as required.Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare for self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trust’s policies.Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holder’s duties.Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), maintaining own CPD portfolio.Participate in the Trust’s appraisal system.Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.Comply with Duty of Candour principlesThis job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service development.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION
Essential criteria
BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Hospital Pharmacy Services Registered with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilAccredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) Certificate.EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
Post qualification hospital experience. Experience in supervision of staff. Computer literate for dispensing and stock keeping purposes. Staff training. Patient/carer counselling Multidisciplinary team work.Desirable criteria
Experience with the CMM pharmacy computer system. Knowledge and experience of appraisal. Knowledge of NVQ process Dispensing/supply of clinical trials and GCP Understanding of and participation in data collection for KPIs and audit.SKILLS / ABILITIES
Essential criteria
Good interpersonal skills Good communication skills – verbal and written. Ability to meet objectives and targets. Ability to motivate self and others. Ability to organise own workload and that of others. Good time management. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work. Problem solving skills. Ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Competent in all areas of dispensing practice. Ability to identify and solve problems. Proven organisational skills, self and others. Customer Care Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Accurate numeracy skillsDesirable criteria
Ability to lead a team. Demonstrates initiative. Good IT skills Assertiveness skills. Ability to manage change.GENERAL
Essential criteria
Professional appearance.Desirable criteria
Calm/PatientREQUIREMENTS
Essential criteria
Good attendance record Commitment to CPD Participate in weekend, Bank Holiday and late duty work Good time keeping Efficient ReliableDesirable criteria
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Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.
