Job description
Job – PET/CT Superintendent
Location – The Harley Street Clinic Molecular Imaging Centre, London
Contract Type - Permanent, full time hours 37.5hrs
Salary - Competitive dependent on skills and experience. This post is equivalent to an NHS band 7/8
Other Info - We will be able to provide VISA sponsorships for those within the EU and outside the EU.
Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious PETCT Technologist/Radiographer with a proven record in PETCT imaging to lead our fast paced and forward-looking PETCT department at The Harley Street Clinic.
As a PETCT Superintendent, you will be responsible for providing first point of call management and clinical leadership, operating in accordance with local policies. In addition to your supervisory duties, you will work clinically as a PETCT Technologist/Radiographer. Rotation across our Nuclear Medicine department will also be offered. You will be expected to have a very strong technical knowledge as you will play a very active role on the training of new technologists/radiographers and implementation of new clinical procedures.
You will be an inspirational leader who is resilient and passionate about patient care, staff and service development. You will have a positive attitude, be a strong team player attitude and desire to exceed expectations. A degree of flexibility and adaptability to support the service needs will be expected.
Principal duties
- To skilful perform a wide range of PET/CT and/or CT procedures to a high standard.
- To comply with legislative and hospital policies & procedures to ensure patient safety, in particular Radiation Protection, ARSAC and Infection Control
- To maintain a high standard of patient care through good clinical practice
- To help support the training and professional grow of PETCT Technologists/Radiographers
- To lead on the implementation of new policies within the department and monitor their effectiveness
- To initiate and support departmental audits in accordance with clinical governance policies
- To work collaboratively with the Deputy Manager, bookings team and PETCT consultant to develop the service
- To take ownership of governance activities, such as audits, internal CPD and patient experience
- To be involved in the recruitment of new clinical staff members
- To assist with workforce planning and arrange rotas for clinical staff when required
Skills & Experience
- BSc Nuclear Medicine, Radiography or equivalent
- Valid RCT/HCPC registration (essential)
- Previous supervisory/managerial experience
- Extensive experience in PETCT scanning
- Extensive experience in CT scanning (for radiographers only)
- Previous experience in Nuclear Medicine is desirable
- Previous experience as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (unsealed sources)
- Aptitude towards improving quality
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise workloads
- Excellent communication skills
About the department
The department has one digital PET/CT scanner and offers both CT and PETCT scans to adult patients.
About The Harley Street Clinic
At The Harley Street Clinic, we provide a range of complex care services, specialising in oncology, cardiology and neuroscience. From open heart surgery to pioneering techniques to treat cancer, our clinicians work together to provide the best possible care and treatments for our patients. Our staff always go the extra mile in caring for our patients which can be demonstrated by our recent outstanding rating awarded by the CQC.
If you wish to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for this role and a member of the team will be in contact shortly.
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