We are seeking a experienced and motivated Clinical Technologist to join our dedicated Nuclear Medicine team. This is an new role ensuring the provision of the Nuclear Medicine therapy service to patients from across the South West of England.
The Nuclear Medicine Department at Derriford Hospital is part of the Imaging and Clinical Support Services Directorate and offers the broadest range of examinations of any department in the South-West. It is a tertiary referral centre for specialist examinations and performs approximately 6,500 examinations of 60 different types each year on both in-patients and out-patients.
The department carries out a wide range of imaging and non-imaging diagnostic studies as well as therapy procedures. The department is equipped with three gamma cameras. There is a gamma counter for non-imaging purposes and shared access to a lead shielded en-suite therapy room on the oncology ward for high activity treatment of patients with radiopharmaceuticals.
The department can offer highly specialised services which generates income from other hospitals in the region. Research and development is also undertaken at local, national and international level
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
· To lead and be accountable for ensuring the timely, efficient and courteous provision of Nuclear Medicine Therapy services.
· Coordination of all therapy work involving liaison with ward managers, medical staff, allied health professionals, medical physics and administrative staff as well as patients and referring clinicians. Takeresponsibilityforthedaytodayrunningoftheservice.
R To be the lead technologist in administering a wide range of therapies including I131 and Ra223 (shared with physics and medical staff) and Lu177 Dotatate and Lu177 PSMA (from second course onwards). This includes the provision of an accompanying explanation and aftercare instructions in conjunction with medical physics.To run shared clinics for new patients with consultant medical staff to become familiar with the patients that will be attending for treatments.
· To be responsible for dealing with enquiries related to therapies from patients, carers, and clinicians. To co-ordinate patient follow-up after therapy, in conjunction with consultant medical staff and medical secretaries, including the provision of follow-up clinics by phone/video.
· To be the link practitioner, coordinating communication between patients having therapy, their carers, and primary carers with consultant medical staff. Working closely with other service leads.
· To attend MDT meetings which are relevant to the role.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To lead and be accountable for ensuring the timely, efficient and courteous provision of Nuclear Medicine Therapy services within the available resources.
· To support the Chief Technologist and Deputy Chief Technologist in the operational management of the Nuclear Medicine department. Continuallydeveloptheserviceinyourareabyformulatingandimplementing proposals for changes / service improvement.
· Coordination of all therapy work involving liaison with ward managers, medical staff, allied health professionals, medical physics and administrative staff as well as patients and referring clinicians. Takeresponsibilityforthedaytodayrunningoftheservice.
· Responsibility of ensuring all therapy isotopes are ordered through procurement while monitoring budgets and cost centres.
· To be the lead technologist in administering a wide range of therapies including I131 and Ra223 (shared with physics and medical staff) and Lu177 Dotatate and Lu177 PSMA (from second course onwards). This includes the provision of an accompanying explanation and aftercare instructions in conjunction with medical physics.To run shared clinics for new patients with consultant medical staff to become familiar with the patients that will be attending for treatments. Required to formulate service delivery plans over the short to medium term, which may be complex.
· To be responsible for dealing with enquiries related to therapies from patients, carers, and clinicians. To co-ordinate patient follow-up after therapy, in conjunction with consultant medical staff and medical secretaries, including the provision of follow-up clinics by phone/video.
· To be the link practitioner, coordinating communication between patients having therapy, their carers, and primary carers with consultant medical staff. Working closely with other service leads.
· To obtain and review clinical samples in relation to therapy and ongoing monitoring of patients in liaison with their carers and clinicians.
· Lead training of technologist staff in administering therapies and ensure that the therapy protocols are both maintained and developed.
· To attend MDT meetings which are relevant to the role.
· Ensure all therapy documentation is up-to-date and correct.
· Responsible for developing protocols and proactively contribute to Standard Operating Procedures.
· Ensure clinical skills are maintained.
· Undertake other duties as may be necessary due to change of practise within the department from time to time, commensurate with grade for this post, and under the direction of the Service Lead.
· Be responsible for, monitor, and manage the waiting lists and performance data.
· As a line manager, the post holder must undertake appraisals for identified staff within the department, be involved in recruitment and selection of staff, respondtosicknessabsencesensuringthatthereis appropriatecover, andensurethatyou haveanactivecontinuingprofessionaldevelopmentprogrammeforyourselfandotherstaff.
· Perform risk assessment within area of responsibility, identifying action and updating the risk register appropriately.
· Monitoring the training needs of team members and identifying suitable provision.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Bsc (Hons) Clinical Technology or Radiography
* Demonstrable and robust evidence of a commitment to CPD
* Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
* Demonstrable experience in delivering radionuclide therapy
* Teaching and mentoring of team members
* Proven knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines such as IRR99, IRMER, MARS(ARSAC) MHRA
* Proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and on own initiative
* Current demonstrable experience in a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures some of which are complex and non-routine including non-imaging and laboratory studies
Aptitude and Ability
* Ability to motivate a team
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organisational skills
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.
If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration.
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included .
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
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