Senior Diagnostic Radiographer/Technologist Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT

Job overview

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The Nuclear Medicine department at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Wirral is busy and dynamic, and houses a Siemens Symbia Intevo Gamma Camera with SPECT-CT, carrying out a wide variety of examinations. We also provide a busy Radium therapy service. Our PET-CT scanner is currently being replaced.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool site houses a digital Siemens Biograph Vision and also provides Radium therapy service.

We work collaboratively with Alliance Medical in providing the PET-CT service as part of the NHSE National Contract. We also carry out non-contract work such as scanning to aid with radiotherapy planning and clinical trials.

The department is dedicated to supporting staff development and training. There may be the opportunity for role development in the future, such as Post Graduate qualifications,  research-based activities and/or development of further therapy treatments. You would be required to work flexibly with the department moving towards extended days and Saturday working in PET as the service develops.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the provision of specialised imaging within the Radiology Department at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
• To prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for investigations and therapy.
• To work within the Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT teams undertaking high quality nuclear medicine imaging utilising both the PET-CT scanner and Gamma Camera with SPECT-CT.
• To ensure that all radioactive material is handled safely and in compliance with all local rules and appropriate legislation.

Due to service expansion we are looking for applications from Diagnostic Radiographers and Nuclear Medicine Technologists who demonstrate commitment to our Trust values

If you want to be part of our fantastic team whilst helping to support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, then we want to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.