Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Radiographer or Technologist to work in our Nuclear Medicine department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, in a fixed term 12-month contract for maternity cover. This will provide an opportunity to join us in a state-of-art Nuclear Medicine department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high-quality service administering radiopharmaceuticals and performing Nuclear Medicine scans, including PET-CT.
• Be supported by senior Technologists, Consultants, management, and dedicated Physics and Admin staff.
• Have technical expertise as well as good clinical knowledge.
• Respond to challenges and work cooperatively as part of a large MDT.
• Help ensure effective day-to-day operations of the service.
• Be resourceful and innovative to ensure prompt service delivery and timely care to our patients, and maintain good relationships with colleagues.

Key Duties

• Assess patient referrals, manage care, safely prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and scan patients.
• Perform image processing and produce results to the highest technical standards.
• Supervise Technologists/radiographers and support staff.
• Support the Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist, PET-CT Superintendent, and Lead Superintendent.
• Work collaboratively with other clinical colleagues to provide an efficient and effective service.
• Work within regulatory frameworks and follow all Local Rules and Standard Operating Procedures designed to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and associated regulations.
• Work in all Nuclear Medicine departments and weekend and evening duties as required.