Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our team as an Associate Clinical Technologist in the Nuclear Medicine Service of the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, based at the Royal Derby Hospital.The Nuclear Medicine Service provides specialist diagnostic imaging and non-imaging patient services.
A wide range of investigations are performed to assess the function of organs or organ systems, by administering radioactive materials and analysing their distribution within the body.
This is a rewarding people-orientated career involving applied health sciences and direct patient care.
Main duties of the job Your role will be split between working in our aseptic radio pharmacy unit, preparing for the manufacture and dispensing of the radiopharmaceuticals used for patient studies and in the main nuclear medicine department assisting during a range of routine nuclear medicine studies and also providing general support to the team of Clinical Technologists and Scientists in the provision of the service.You should be an enthusiastic, highly motivated and caring individual with an attention to detail; good time management and planning skills; and a willingness to learn new skills.
The ability to work and communicate well with people is essential.
You must also have 5 GCSE (grade C or above), or equivalent, to include English, Maths and a physical science.
Previous experience of working within an aseptic environment or diagnostic imaging service would be an advantage, but specific training will be provided where necessary.Closing date of applications: 16 January 2025Interview date: 30 January 2025 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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Completion of application process Essential Qualification detail comprehensive and in format requested Previous employment history detailed and in format requested Supporting evidence shows engagement/motivation with the post Supporting evidence shows reflection on skillset with the post Clearly written English, lack of typographical errors and obviously 'cut & paste' sections Behaviours Essential Ability to work as a team Ability to follow procedures and work instructions Ability to organise own work within a defined schedule Is self-motivated with a good work ethic Demonstrates empathy and compassion Work experience and skills Essential Good numeracy skills Good standard of written English, clear legible hand writing Basic computer skills, including office, email, internet applications Desirable Previous work in a healthcare environment - patient facing Previous work in a role requiring developed physical skills or dexterity Previous work in a role requiring speed and accuracy Previous work experience using dedicated software packages or systems