Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY HEALTH BOARD
We are looking to appoint a Chief Clinical Technologist / Healthcare Scientist (specialising in Therapeutic and Technical Nuclear Medicine) to work within the Nuclear Medicine Department at Singleton Hospital in Swansea.
The Nuclear Medicine service at Singleton Hospital has two state-of-the art SPECT-CT systems, an on-site Radiopharmacy, bone densitometry, a mobile PET-CT service, inpatient radionuclide therapy and gamma counting facilities. There are plans to develop the radionuclide therapy service on the site, adding Ra223 therapies to the service and with the aspiration of adding Lu177 therapies in the future. There are also plans for a new permanent PET-CT facility on the site. This role will be part of the scientific and technical nuclear medicine team.
The post holder will develop staff training programs and manage technical services for radioactivity management and equipment quality control. The post holder will deliver, manage and coordinate clinical work for non-imaging and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine services.
Applicants who do not currently meet the skills and competences for the band 7 role may be considered for appointment under annex 21 rules supported by a development plan for up to 3 years. During the first-year payment will be 65% of the top rate of band 7 pay, second year 70% and third year 75%, subject to criteria within the development plan being met.
Main duties of the job
The role will include delivering clinical non-imaging and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine services for patients, including radiopharmaceutical ordering, drawing-up and administration. There is also a requirement to work in radioactive waste management and equipment quality control and to support staff training and mentoring.
We are looking for an applicant with work experience in the following areas:
1. Phlebotomy and cannulation and intravenous administration of radiopharmaceuticals
2. Aseptic dispensing and administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
3. Radioactive waste management
4. Technical management
5. Radiation safety
6. Quality Control testing of radiation detection equipment
7. Standard infection control process relating to intravenous administrations
8. Staff training
9. Team management
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
10. B.Sc (Hons) in Nuclear Medicine / Radiography / Science B.Sc./Pg.Cert./Pg.Dip./M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine; Registered Clinical Technologist with RCT or Registered Healthcare Science Practitioner with AHCS or Registered Therapy Radiographer with HCPC
Desirable criteria
11. •NVQ (or equivalent) Qualification in Management •Any qualification in Information Technology
Experience
Essential criteria
12. •Experience in phlebotomy and cannulation and intravenous administration of radiopharmaceuticals •Aseptic dispensing and administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals •Radioactive waste management •Technical management •Radiation safety •Quality Control testing of radiation detection equipment •Standard infection control process relating to intravenous administrations •Staff training
Desirable criteria
13. Team management experience
Skills
Essential criteria
14. •Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and to develop team capability in new techniques •A good communicator and an ability to obtain co-operation of staff and patients •Must have physical dexterity to draw up radiopharmaceuticals in a safe manner •Ability to work independently and as part of a team of technical staff •Initiative, self motivation and perseverance •Calm disposition and ability to deal with people •Ability to work under pressure •Good health record and timekeeping •Presentable •Good telephone manner •Reliable and flexible •Engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable criteria
15. Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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