Clinical Technologist - Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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An opportunity has arisen to join our team of Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologists based at Darlington Memorial Hospital.

You will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive Nuclear Medicine service delivering approximately 4,000 patient examinations per year in a department which in the middle of an ambitious equipment replacement project which will see installation of new gamma cameras, sample counters, bone densitometers and a new state-of-the-art radiopharmacy suite.

Interview Date: 15th June 202- 37 Hours 30 Minutes per a week


Those on a training pathway which would enable them to fully meet the requirements of the post within one year of appointment are welcome to apply.

You would be appointed on Annex 21; 75% of the top of Band 6.

Once you fully meet the requirements of the post Annex 21 will be removed and you will be paid as a Band 6.

Failure to complete this within 1 year from date of appointment may result in your employment with the Trust being reviewed.


The role holder will contribute to delivery of a comprehensive diagnostic nuclear medicine and bone densitometry service for adult and paediatric patients attending for in-vitro and imaging procedures.


Principle duties will include:


  • Preparation, dispensing and assay of radiopharmaceuticals
  • Administration of radiopharmaceuticals by oral, IV and intradermal techniques
  • Following appropriate protocols to provide accurate and timely clinical results for patients undergoing molecular imaging procedures and bone densitometry studies
  • Quality control testing of a wide range of equipment, taking remedial action where required
  • Contributing to patient care, including emergency action in the event of patient deterioration
  • Communicating complicated procedures and concepts to a wide range of people, including patients or relations who may be confused or distressed


Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for a complete list of essential and desirable criteria required for the role.

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