Senior Technologist - PET-CT & Nuclear Medicine

Posted 4 hours 37 minutes ago by HCA Healthcare UK

£51,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, City Of Westminster, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
Job Description
Senior Radiographer/Technologist - PET-CT & Nuclear Medicine

London, The Harley Street Clinic (main location) & Leaders of Oncology Care
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: 7.5 hour shifts Monday-Friday

Salary: Up to £51,000 dependent on experience

Permanent

We're looking for a Senior Technologist/Radiographer to join our Molecular Imaging at The Harley Street Clinic and Leaders of Oncology Care, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

At The Harley Street Clinic and Leaders in Oncology Care, we provide a range of complex care services, specialising in oncology, cardiology and neuroscience. From open heart surgery to pioneering techniques to treat cancer, our clinicians work together to provide the best possible care and treatments for our patients. Our staff always go the extra mile in caring for our patients which can be demonstrated by our recent outstanding rating awarded by the CQC.

Our Molecular Imaging Department incorporates all aspects of oncological and non-oncological radioisotope imaging as well as radioisotope therapy. The department at The Harley Street Clinic has 1 PET/CT scanner and 1 SPECT/CT gamma-camera and offers diagnostic molecular imaging tests to both adult and paediatric patients. The LOC department has 1 PET/CT scanner and offers both Diagnostic CT and PET/CT scans to adult patients only.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Molecular Imaging Technologist to join our friendly and fast paced department. A degree of flexibility and adaptability to support the service needs will be expected. You will play a very active role on the training of junior staff and help us drive our quality improvement programme. You will have a positive and a strong team player attitude. You will have solid past experience in diagnostics Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT. Previous experience in therapeutic Nuclear Medicine is desirable, but not essential. Previous senior-level experience is expected as well as the ability to work independently.

Principal duties

To skilfully perform a wide range of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT scans
To act as an Operator under IR(ME)R17,
To ensure that quality assurance of equipment is carried out in line with departmental policy, recording and report faults in a timely manner and where appropriate implement corrective action,
To comply with legislative and hospital policies & procedures to ensure patient safety, in particular Radiation Protection and Infection Control.
To liaise with reporting consultants to clarify or discuss requests for complex examinations.
To prioritise patients to ensure optimum efficiency and service quality.
To maintain a high standard of patient care through good clinical practice.
To be able to work unsupervised, seeking advice from the superintendent or medical staff when required.
To rotate between departments as required.
To assist with training of new staff.
To assist with patient bookings and administrative duties where necessary.
To support departmental audits in accordance with clinical governance policies.
To assist with the implementation of new policies within the department and monitor their effectiveness.

Skills & Experience

BSc Nuclear Medicine, Medical Imaging or similar
RTC registration
Previous senior-level experience with comprehensive post qualification work experience Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Technologist/Radiographer at The Harley Street Clinic, you'll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That's why we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.