Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist/ Radiographer
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About the Role
The Nuclear Medicine Physics service at the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board currently operates at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) site. We currently provide a busy DXA, non-imaging, and therapy nuclear medicine service. We also provide support to the sub-region on a daily basis. We are a friendly team of 17 with plans to expand the service over the next few years.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Technologist or Radiographer at Band 5 to join our supportive and collaborative team. The successful candidate will contribute to areas including clinical, technical, and quality assurance.
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHS
Responsibilities
- Undertake and deliver imaging, non-imaging, and therapy services for all types of patients and in the course of their duties.
- Provide patient support, counselling, and welfare of patients, including ensuring the correct patient preparation and preparation compliance ahead of complex examinations.
- Work independently within their scope of practice using a range of highly specialized patient nuclear medicine equipment. They will learn to differentiate between technical and clinical problems and to liaise with suitably qualified colleagues as required.
- Deal routinely with patients and their relatives, requiring tact and sensitivity. Patients include pediatric and geriatric, who may be physically or mentally impaired, and all will need dealing with in an empathetic manner, in order to gain the greatest cooperation during highly complex examinations.
- Work with and handling hazardous substances such as unsealed radioactive sources, blood, and other body fluids, and frequently manoeuvring heavy equipment.
- Deliver excellent patient care while they are in the department, this will involve manual handling, often of ill patients, some of which may be being barrier nursed, requiring the implementation of infection control procedures. The post holder will be required to concentrate on a frequent basis.
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Desired Skills
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About the Organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
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Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits contact:
- Name: Rachel Bidder
- Job title: Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics
- Email address: Rachel.Bidder@wales.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02921842740
For further information, please contact our Technical team lead, Superintendent Radiographer, Mr Charlie Willis
- Email address: charles.willis4@wales.nhs.uk
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