NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic Clinical Technologist who takes a lead role in the provision of a comprehensive nuclear medicine service across the North East sector of Glasgow. The service provides state‑of‑the‑art SPECT‑CT imaging, cell labelling, non‑imaging, DXA and benign therapy administrations. As well as a large routine workload there is plenty of opportunity for service development and research.
The post holder will be expected to have a role in training of clinical technologists under the IPEM training scheme.
The post holder will be based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary but expected to work in the nuclear medicine departments across the sector (Stobhill Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary).
The successful applicant will have an excellent chance to work as part of a large and enthusiastic multi‑disciplinary team.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate evidence of experience in nuclear medicine or imaging. Applicants should ideally be registered with HCPC or RCT.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
* Location based in Glasgow Royal Infirmary
* Permanent Contract
* Full‑time position (36 hours per week)
* Shift pattern: Monday – Friday – 08:30 – 17:00
Key responsibilities
* Participate in senior management meetings (monthly) including presenting work at these
* Organise, coordinate and participate in the day‑to‑day work of the technologist/radiographer team according to departmental policies and procedures
* Change and coordinate staff duties and rota to accommodate annual leave and sick leave – this is often done at short notice and includes the bone density service
* Assist in formulating standard operating procedures within the department with particular responsibility for technical operating procedures
* Particular emphasis on responsibilities towards health and safety and the post holder will be expected to act as the deputy control book holder
* Work cooperatively with staff of other disciplines in optimising nuclear medicine service
* Responsibility for undertaking technologist and clerical PDP
* Responsibility for coordinating in‑house training programme and the associated record keeping for all staff groups within the department (clinical, scientific, nursing, technical and radiographic, clerical)
* Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
Essential
* Honours Degree in a relevant science or technology subject or a DCR or BSc (Hons) in Radiography, (or HNC/HND with profile of knowledge and training equivalent to BSc (Hons))
* Registration on the IPEM Register for Clinical Technologists, the AHCS Register of practitioners or as a Radiographer with the HCPC is required.
* Familiarity with the physics underlying radiation protection and in‑depth knowledge of relevant current legislation including IRR 2017 and IRMER 2017 and EA(S)R 2018.
* A good understanding of general Nuclear Medicine and SPET‑CT with a knowledge of anatomy, physiology and disease processes sufficient to provide an understanding of the nature and relevance of the general diagnostic Nuclear Medicine tests
Desirable
* High level of experience in communicating with technical, clinical and other staff groups.
* Experienced in the presentation of developments/research to large groups at scientific meetings.
* Membership of the IPEM, at an appropriate level
* Previous experience with Radiology and Patient Information Systems
What we offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
We would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Angela Fee, Technical Services Manager – NE Nuclear Medicine, angela.fee@nhs.scot / 01412429885.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Work‑life balance
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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