# Senior Nuclear Medicine assistant Technologist Imaging > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-nuclear-medicine-assistant-technologist-imaging/8918a5f5-562a-498e-a88d-6ec9351e139b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-nuclear-medicine-assistant-technologist-imaging/8918a5f5-562a-498e-a88d-6ec9351e139b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - **Town:** Stoke On Trent - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £26,530 - £29,114 PA - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2024-12-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2024-12-06T13:40:42.770Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Stoke_on_Trent/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Nuclear_Medicine/Nuclear_Medicine-v6826553?_ts=1 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/6826553?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To work actively in all routine aspects of technologist work. The Senior Assistant Clinical Technologist will spend approximately 80% of their time performing the acquisition of a range of routine patient images using a gamma or PET/CT camera. The post holder will be required to work without supervision but always with access to a qualified technologist for advice / guidance. They will not be responsible for modifications to standard procedure, end points of investigations nor the preparation or administration of radiopharmaceuticals. They may be requested to assist in more complex imaging procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified technologist. The post holder will be required to perform patient preparation and the cannulation of patients prior to some imaging investigations. The post holder will be expected to perform work in the radio-pharmacy on a rota basis as required. We invite applicants to come and look around the department. ### Main duties of the job They will not be responsible for modifications to standard procedure, end points of investigations nor the preparation or administration of radiopharmaceuticals. They may be requested to assist in more complex imaging procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified technologist. The post holder will be required to perform patient preparation and the cannulation of patients prior to some imaging investigations. The post holder will be expected to perform work in the radio-pharmacy on a rota basis as required. Although the Senior Assistant Clinical Technologist performs work primarily supporting patient imaging, it is expected that they are able to work in all areas of the department and be actively involved in all routine aspects of technical work required for imaging, non-imaging, radio-pharmacy and in-vitro laboratory duties. They will assist the multidisciplinary team of qualified staff to ensure the provision of a high quality and efficient Nuclear Medicine Service. The post holder will work to agreed departmental protocols. Other duties will include the disposal of radioactive waste, environment monitoring for radioactive contamination, stock checking and maintenance, preparation of work areas and equipment, and the pipetting of patient blood samples in the in-vitro laboratory. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached JD & PS for further details The department runs extended days as required and the postholder may be expected to work into the evening or at weekends. ## Job Details To work actively in all routine aspects of technologist work. The Senior Assistant Clinical Technologist will spend approximately 80% of their time performing the acquisition of a range of routine patient images using a gamma or PET/CT camera. The post holder will be required to work without supervision but always with access to a qualified technologist for advice / guidance. They will not be responsible for modifications to standard procedure, end points of investigations nor the preparation or administration of radiopharmaceuticals. They may be requested to assist in more complex imaging procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified technologist. The post holder will be required to perform patient preparation and the cannulation of patients prior to some imaging investigations. The post holder will be expected to perform work in the radio-pharmacy on a rota basis as required. We invite applicants to come and look around the department. ## Job Description They will not be responsible for modifications to standard procedure, end points of investigations nor the preparation or administration of radiopharmaceuticals. They may be requested to assist in more complex imaging procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified technologist. The post holder will be required to perform patient preparation and the cannulation of patients prior to some imaging investigations. The post holder will be expected to perform work in the radio-pharmacy on a rota basis as required. Although the Senior Assistant Clinical Technologist performs work primarily supporting patient imaging, it is expected that they are able to work in all areas of the department and be actively involved in all routine aspects of technical work required for imaging, non-imaging, radio-pharmacy and in-vitro laboratory duties. They will assist the multidisciplinary team of qualified staff to ensure the provision of a high quality and efficient Nuclear Medicine Service. The post holder will work to agreed departmental protocols. Other duties will include the disposal of radioactive waste, environment monitoring for radioactive contamination, stock checking and maintenance, preparation of work areas and equipment, and the pipetting of patient blood samples in the in-vitro laboratory. ## Responsibilities Please see attached JD & PS for further details The department runs extended days as required and the postholder may be expected to work into the evening or at weekends. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to work as part of a team - Demonstrates enthusiasm for the role - Demonstrates a commitment to the NHS or Nuclear Medicine - Attention to detail **Desirable** - Strong desire to work in a radiography setting ### Education **Essential** - Minimum 5 GCSE's grades A-C including English and Maths **Desirable** - Educated to A-level - BSc Degree ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working with the public - Laboratory experience - Venepuncture experience - Cannulation **Desirable** - Working with patients in a NHS/hospital setting - Working in a pharmacy environment - Demonstrates a basic understanding of Nuclear Medicine ### Patient experience **Essential** - Clearly demonstrates alignment with Trust values ### Personal qualities **Essential** - Demonstrates a strong desire to work with patients - Demonstrates good communication skills - Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly - Methodical and thorough **Desirable** - Demonstrates an ability to work extended shifts/evening sessions at short notice ## Documents - [jd and ps (pdf, 998.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9058685) - [policy ex-offenders (pdf, 36.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1001) - [speaking up policy (pdf, 523.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2142) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1004) - [family relocation information (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1118) - [infection control statement (pdf, 107.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1003) - [recruitment reasonable adjustments (pdf, 122.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2872) - [statement handling – updated from policy (pdf, 33.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1000) - [trust policy on managing risk associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1007) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.