Job summary Post Summary To support in the operational management of the Nuclear Medicine Imaging Department working closely with and under the direct guidance of the Lead Superintendent Radiographer.
The post will be responsible for the provision of a Nuclear Medicine service at both acute sites.
This includes: Undertake daily management of the Nuclear Medicine service across all sites.
Sharing their in-depth knowledge obtained from experience and post graduate training in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine To have an understanding, be able to implement any supporting documentation to manage legislation related to the use of ionising radiation in the Nuclear Medicine department (Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations 17 (IRMER 17) and Ionising Radiation Regulations 17 (IRR17)) To ensure that all documentation meets legislative requirements.
To continually develop the Nuclear Medicine service using evidence-based practice.
To oversee the training, development and maintaining of competence for the Nuclear Medicine team, including trainees.
To liaise closely with the Superintendent Radiographers, Advanced Practice team and Radiologists SaTH to develop and maintain an efficient cross site service for stakeholders.
To support in the facilitation of optimisation of patient pathways in conjunction with the Radiology Management team.
Main duties of the job o To participate in all aspects of Nuclear To demonstrate expertise and specialist knowledge of technique, radiation protection involved in the production of consistent high-quality To support in the development and embedding into practice protocols and guidelines ensuring consistency in service To support in the management and development of the SaTH Radiology Centre to provide a quality service by utilising resources in an efficient and safe To demonstrate skills obtained via management qualifications or be willing to undertake training in post to be able to achieve To consistently demonstrate leadership skills in line with the Trust To manage the day-to-day provision of the Nuclear Medicine To be able to constantly adapt staffing and service provision to the demands of the To understand, implement and support in the documentation to manage legislation related to the use of ionising radiation in the Nuclear Medicine department (Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations 17 (IRMER 17) and Ionising Radiation Regulations 17 (IRR17)).o To develop and promote the Radiology Centre focusing on quality of service and optimising patient pathway within the service provision To supervise and train Radiographers and students in all aspects of Nuclear To be responsible facilitating safe working practices in line with IRR17.
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC Registration Diploma/BSc (or equivalent) in Radiography Evidence of continuing CPD Desirable RPS Trained Post Graduate Clinical Qualification in Nuclear Medicine Experience Essential Experience of working at a management/leadership level Extensive experience of working/training in an NHS Hospital Comprehensive experience in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine Desirable Planning and Commissioning of new equipment Knowledge Essential Comprehensive knowledge of legislation relating to ionising radiation (IRR17/IRMER17) In depth knowledge of theory and practice of Nuclear Medicine Imaging Desirable Knowledge of Management Legislation Experience in Risk Management