Nuclear Medicine Radiographer / Technologist
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
We are looking for a Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Nuclear Medicine team, based in Torbay Hospital.
Within the past two years we have installed a GE SPECT CT Gamma Camera and the service has its own bespoke radiopharmacy unit where we prepare our daily radiopharmaceuticals for imaging.
You will have existing good working knowledge of NM imaging, have good organisational and interpersonal skills, and have NM imaging experience.
For those interested who cannot demonstrate relevant competencies, this will be a training post at band 5. Once relevant structured training and competencies have been completed, the role will be uplifted to Band 6.
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- You will work as part of the NM and wider Radiology team, supporting Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) in delivering a high quality, safe and patient focussed service.
- You will represent Nuclear Medicine, the wider Radiology team and TSDFT in a professional and appropriate manner.
- Contribute to safe working practices, ensuring full compliance with all local and national guidance and regulatory requirements.
- The service supports in the region of 1800 exams per year.
Working for our organisation
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation where Hospital and Community services are managed as one. This contributes substantially to improving our patients care locally with the intention to have less reliance on acute bed-based care and to provide services closer to patients’ homes. Working as part of the Nuclear Medicine team will help us to deliver timely examinations from all referrers.
The Trust serves a population of 260,000 with a catchment area covering Torbay and South Dartmoor. The population increases by approximately 100,000 in the summer as a result of tourism. Torbay Hospital is ideally situated in the town of Torquay, famed for its sandy beaches and water sports. For those who prefer dry land, Dartmoor is close by and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth are located approximately 18 and 35 miles away.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
If you are interested in applying for this post and would like to know more please contact the Superintendent of Nuclear Medicine, Joanna Bevan on 01803 655630.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
- Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.