The Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT Department is a highly specialized and dynamic unit, employing over 20 staff with an annual budget exceeding £2.5 million. The department offers advanced services, including SPECT-CT, Bone Densitometry, PET-CT, non-imaging tests, and a Theranostic Centre of Excellence with inpatient facilities. It is committed to clinical research and development.

In this role, the post holder will work independently, yet under the guidance of Lead Clinical Technologists and the Chief Technologist, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for Nuclear Medicine, PET-CT, and DXA investigations. The successful candidate will adapt and manipulate protocols to meet clinical needs, demonstrating a deep understanding of standard operating procedures.

A core responsibility of this position is promoting excellence in professional and technical standards across the department. The post holder will set a positive example for all staff through personal conduct and constructive supervision. Emphasis is placed on fostering a culture where the team prioritizes professionalism, patient focus, and confidentiality, ensuring every patient interaction is handled with care, respect, and courtesy.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven professional to make a significant impact in a specialized, patient-centric environment, while contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: This summary outlines the key responsibilities expected at the Band 6 grade, which involve routine and non-routine procedures.

Perform all diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures, including SPECT-CT, PET-CT, and DEXA, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and yourself in line with Health & Safety protocols.
Administer intravenous radiopharmaceuticals and drugs for diagnostic purposes, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures.
Respond to scheduling requests from patients and referrers, ensuring that all nuclear medicine studies align with departmental protocols.
Assess and evaluate patient and referrer needs, collaborating with clinicians to tailor procedures and meet individual patient requirements.
Obtain patient consent, confirm patient identification, and gather all relevant clinical details before imaging, in compliance with Trust policies and professional regulations.
Collaborate with clinical scientists to ensure the timely processing and readiness of diagnostic images.
Maintain safe working practices when handling radioactive materials, blood samples, and hazardous waste, adhering to government legislation and departmental policies.
Proactively report and respond to both potential and actual incidents, ensuring that corrective actions are taken.
Ensure the acquisition of high-quality diagnostic images, applying appropriate image processing techniques to achieve optimal results while maintaining clinical accuracy.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Radiopharmacology and Scientific Laboratory:
Safely unpack and assay radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with safety protocols.

Accurately prepare, dispense, and administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and medications as prescribed by legislation and SOPs, maintaining aseptic techniques.

Perform and analyse in-vitro laboratory procedures, ensuring all measurements are accurate and preparing results for reporting.

Patient Management and Care:
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care while upholding confidentiality and respect, in line with departmental and Trust policies.

Take responsibility for preparing patients for imaging studies, ensuring that all procedures are thoroughly explained in a clear, understandable manner (with an interpreter if necessary). Confirm patient identification, obtain consent, and ensure all relevant details are documented.

Health & Safety / Radiation Protection:
Implement universal precautions when handling and disposing of unsealed radioactive materials, blood products, syringes, bodily fluids, and other hazardous materials, following departmental protocols and government regulations.

In the event of a spill or accident, promptly localize, contain, and decontaminate the area to minimize the spread of radioactive or hazardous materials.

Participate in daily radiation monitoring, regularly check sealed sources, and maintain a record of results.

Report any adverse incidents or potential risks to the appropriate personnel, ensuring compliance with safety regulations in a secure working environment.

Manual Handling:
Safely use patient immobilization devices and supports as needed to ensure diagnostic accuracy during imaging studies.

Safely transfer patients from beds or chairs to imaging tables using or without devices, in accordance with the Manual Handling policy.

Clinical Audit and Quality Monitoring:
Engage in clinical audit reviews and quality monitoring programs to ensure high standards of service.

Perform quality assurance (QA) testing on diagnostic equipment to verify operational readiness, and conduct daily radiopharmacy QC testing on dose calibrators to ensure accurate radiopharmaceutical dosing.

Report equipment discrepancies or faults promptly and support troubleshooting efforts under the guidance of the immediate supervisor to enable quick remedial actions.

Education, Training, and Staff Development:
Provide patients with clear, accessible written and verbal information regarding their treatment in line with Trust standards.

Participate in the delivery of educational programs for clients, carers, and staff, adapting content to meet specific needs and implement changes accordingly.

Support training programs for staff, identifying gaps in knowledge and tailoring education to improve nursing practices and patient care.

Deliver lectures for university courses affiliated with King’s College Hospital and actively participate in educational events provided by the Trust and the primary care sector.

Attend relevant meetings and conferences to stay informed about current issues within the Trust and the broader specialist services locally and nationally.

Promote evidence-based practice, lead clinical audit initiatives, and enhance nursing contributions to patient care, while assisting in the dissemination of findings across the Trust.

Participate in and support Trust-approved research projects within the department.

Present lectures, seminars, and posters regularly and contribute to publications in relevant national journals or media outlets.

Assist with the induction, training, and development of nuclear medicine technologists, students, and work experience placements.

Continuously review and update protocols and incorporate new technologies to ensure the use of the latest evidence-based methodologies in patient procedures.

Personal Professional Development:
Achieve required clinical competencies for the role and stay current with literature and research in the specialty.

Actively maintain professional development, attending mandatory study sessions and performance appraisals as required.

Keep up to date with relevant EANM/BNMS guidelines and Trust protocols.

Ensure registration with the Clinical Technologist body, if not already registered, and work towards obtaining a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification.

Collaborate with the Professional Development Nurse (PDN) to ensure that development needs are met.

Working Conditions:
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding staff and patient records in compliance with Trust policies, understanding that unauthorized breaches may result in disciplinary action.

Ensure that data protection standards are met according to the Data Protection Act.

Adhere to King’s College Hospital’s rules, policies, and procedures while delivering services in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Participate in team meetings and contribute to the collaborative working environment.

Under the Health & Safety at Work Act, take responsibility for the health, safety, and well-being of yourself, colleagues, patients, and visitors, ensuring compliance with specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities.

Perform any other duties as required by the role.

Managerial Responsibilities:
Liaise effectively with all disciplines within the Trust and at the local level, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.

Contribute to policy and procedure development aimed at managing change, improving standards, and enhancing communication across acute trusts and primary care.

Support relevant initiatives within the Division, offering assistance to colleagues and Heads of Nursing as needed.

Lead audits and clinical service improvement projects to enhance service delivery.

Ensure the optimal use of resources within the allocated budget, striving to provide cost-effective services.

Uphold compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy, promoting race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled individuals while ensuring that services meet the needs of diverse groups.

Assist administrative staff with scheduling, booking patient appointments, and addressing patient inquiries, contributing to an efficient nuclear medicine service.

Help organize the clinical worklist and assist in department operations in the absence of the technical services manager or senior technologists.

Use patient information management systems (e.g., EPIC, Alliance RIS) to accurately record and track patient data and movements within the nuclear medicine department.

Support monitoring and maintaining stock levels for laboratory supplies, reordering as necessary to maintain an efficient workflow.

Assist with ordering and managing stocks of radiopharmaceuticals, kits, and ancillary supplies in a cost-effective manner.

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