Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Radiographer

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer, you will be part of a friendly and highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering a full range of Nuclear Medicine services. The role includes working with SPECT/CT imaging, quality assurance of equipment, ordering and handling radiopharmaceuticals, and the safe preparation and administration of doses by injection, inhalation and ingestion. You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of patient care, image quality and safety, while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the service. The post also includes regular training, audit and review of skills, alongside participation in updating departmental documentation and ways of working.,

• Undertake a full range of routine and specialist Nuclear Medicine and SPECT/CT imaging in line with departmental protocols and best practice.
• Position patients, gamma camera and couch or other support equipment safely and effectively, taking account of patient comfort, manual handling requirements and image quality.
• Select the appropriate camera mode and carry out imaging procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Perform a full range of routine and specialist Nuclear Medicine image processing using departmental software and systems.
• Contribute to quality assurance of equipment and maintain safe, accurate working practices.
• Support the ordering, dispensing and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, including delivery by injection, inhalation and ingestion where appropriate.
• Maintain and develop knowledge and skills through ongoing training, continuing professional development and audit.
• Work in accordance with the relevant legislation and professional guidance, including IRR17, IR(ME)R 2017, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, transport regulations and ARSAC guidance.
• Contribute to updating departmental documentation and supporting safe, effective and modern service delivery.
  
  Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.