Job summary Band 4 Associate PractitionerTo work as an Associate Practitioner/ Senior Assistant Technologist actively involved in all routine aspects of technical work required for imaging, non-imaging, 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 and required to rotate between the main Nuclear Medicine Department and PET CT Department.
They will assist with the acquisition of a range of routine patient procedures and imaging, undertake venepuncture and cannulation.
Also, involved with and supporting in Radiopharmacy and laboratory work.
The post holder will also be involved in performing a range of daily QC procedures throughout the department.
We invite applicants to come and look around the department.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to work without close 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 procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified technologist.Assisting in Radiopharmacy preparation and production.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.
The post holder may be required to rotate through all areas of the department on a rota basis.
About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country.
We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.
The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford.
Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile can select your Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached JD & PS for further detailsThe department runs extended days as required and the postholder may be expected to work into the evening or at weekends.
Person Specification 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 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 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 Patient experience Essential Clearly demonstrates alignment with Trust values