Nuclear Medicine & DXA Clerical Officer

Swansea Bay University Health Board • Full-time • Swansea, Wales, GB • 9h ago

THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POST.

The department of Nuclear Medicine at Singleton Hospital (part of Swansea Bay University Health Board) is a busy academic imaging department operating two diagnostic state-of-the-art SPECT/CT cameras, two bone densitometry (DXA) scanners, a brand new, purpose-built, radio pharmacy, a therapy section and a mobile PET/CT service. The Singleton Hospital is situated next to the sea in Swansea, and is also adjacent to the Singleton University campus.

We are seeking an exceptionally motivated individual to join our friendly and dynamic team. In return for dedication and hard work, we offer well established, structured mentoring and staff development strategies to support with this role. The post holder will be required to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the Nuclear Medicine Reception Offices, particularly the bone densitometry service reception, and to provide the clerical and administrative functions associated with the work undertaken in Nuclear Medicine. The post holder will also be required to provide patient support and to ensure their welfare when in the Nuclear Medicine Service.

Nuclear Medicine is a highly specialized service providing Radiopharmaceuticals, Diagnostic Investigations, Radionuclide Therapy, PET/CT and DXA scans to patients of Local Health Boards in the South West Wales Area.

Within this service the post holder will be part of a highly skilled team involved in the provision of the diagnostic and DXA service in South West Wales, providing support to colleague clerical officers in the provision of the DXA services in Nuclear Medicine. The post-holder will be the initial contact in the patient journey within Nuclear Medicine.

The post holder will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Nuclear Medicine Reception Offices, and to provide clerical, administrative and healthcare support functions associated with the daily work of DXA.

The post holder will be expected to liaise with technical, nursing staff and patients to deliver an efficient nuclear medicine service with main focus on scheduling of appointments. They will be expected to manage the entry of patient data onto specific databases, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring independent administrative cover, following an adequate period of training and for supporting the service flexibly during the contracted time.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

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