Senior PET-CT Radiographer/Technologist

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Senior PET CT Radiographer/Technologist to join our Team at Alliance Medical.

Requirements

• HCPC or equivalent voluntary registration (or eligible).
• Background in Nuclear Medicine, preferably with experience of PET-CT, and experience handling and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals.
• A high level of cannulation competency is preferable.
• A candidate with significant experience working as a Radiographer will also be considered as training in PET-CT can be provided.

Responsibilities

• You should have a patient‑focused attitude to ensure patient care is delivered to the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
• You will undertake a competency programme in PET-CT to develop your knowledge and help you gain a full understanding of PET-CT. Training will be delivered on the job and in collaboration with the Christie School of Oncology via the PET-CT training academy.
• You will also be required to IV cannulate patients as part of the role; training will be provided if you do not have prior experience.
• Flexible, adaptable team player with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; able to collaborate across teams to achieve a common goal.

Experience

• Experienced in PET-CT is an advantage.
• IV Cannulation Certificate preferred; training will be provided.
• Must be IT literate.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Flexibility to operate across multiple sites if required.
• CT experience desirable.
• Experience and knowledge in area of expertise desired but not essential.

Qualifications

• BSc/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography and/or Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent is essential.
• Awareness of and compliance with Alliance Medical Policies and Procedures, Radiation Regulations (IRMER, IRR 99 and EPR 2010) if modality requires this, CQC requirements and Health and Safety legislation.
• Awareness of and compliance with Data Protection and Patient confidentiality.
• Undertake initial and refresher mandatory training to ensure compliance at all times.

About Alliance Medical

Alliance Medical are Europe’s leading independent provider of imaging services. We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.

We operate a robust pre-employment screening process for all roles which includes proof of professional registration and qualifications, DBS checking and occupational health assessments.

Values

Collaboration: We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more.

Excellence: We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity and respect.

Learning: Knowledge and understanding comes from learning. We are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and that we continuously look for improved ways of working.

Efficiency: Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resource of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives.

Openness: We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.