Clinical Specialist Nuclear Medicine Technologist
London, The Wellington Hospital
Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: 7.5 hour shifts Monday-Friday between 08:00am and 20:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £54,645 dependent on skills and experience
We’re looking for a Clinical Specialist Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our service at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC.
The Wellington Hospital is the UK's largest independent hospital with over 260 beds and 1000 employees. We have an international reputation for excellence in complex healthcare and have gained four decades of expertise in treating patients from the UK and overseas.
We have a comprehensive diagnostic and imaging unit with both conventional imaging and hybrid functional imaging / nuclear medicine facilities under one umbrella. The Hybrid Functional Imaging & Nuclear Medicine service a 3 camera Unit incorporating the Symbia INTEVO T16 SPECT-CT, Symbia Intevo BOLD T16 SPECT-CT with xSPECT technology and newly installed Siemens Vision X PET-CT System.
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.
What you'll do:
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To liaise with Nuclear Medicine Manager & Superintendent and co-workers to facilitate the smooth operational flow of patient studies from initial receipt of request to final dispatch of patient report and films.
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Provide a communication link between patients / consultants and the Department.
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Carry out intravenous injections of radiopharmaceuticals and hold a certificate of competence in IV Cannulation.
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The post holder will undertake all Nuclear Medicine, SPECT/CT and PET/CT scanning procedures within the department.
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Perform in-vitro counting and radio-pharmacy procedures according to local protocols.
What you’ll bring:
- Post qualification experience in Clinical Nuclear Medicine Imaging and radio pharmaceuticals dispensing techniques.
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Broad experience in nuclear medicine data processing.
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Clinical Experience in the use of Hybrid SPECT/CT gamma cameras and PET/CT systems.
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Nuclear Medicine degree or other relevant Science degree with a Post Graduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine or Medical Imaging would be advantageous.
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Voluntary membership of a professional Organisation; VRCT (IPEM) or HPC.
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 Clinical Specialist Nuclear Medicine Technologist at The Wellington Hospital you’ll be eligible for:
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25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
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Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
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Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
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Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
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Group Life Assurance from day one
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Critical illness cover
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Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
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Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
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Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
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Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
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Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
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Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
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Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, 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.
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