Nuclear Medicine Lead Radiographer / Technologist

A Vacancy at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust.

The Nuclear Medicine Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn, has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual, with the vision to Lead a specialist team of staff in the Departments newly installed GE SPECT CT unit - Due to open September 2024

• Ensure that you work to the Local Rules disseminated by the department management team.



• Operate SPECT, SPECT/CT imaging and radiation detection equipment to obtain diagnostic images and information. In doing so, ensures the patient is properly prepared. Positions and immobilises patient as needed. Selects proper imaging and data processing techniques.



• The Lead will be required to perform Computed Tomography Imaging (attenuation correction and diagnostic CT) as ordered in conjunction with SPECT



• Maintain a CPD programme at post-graduate level.



• Advise and assist junior radiographers to maintain appropriate professional standards.



• Respond to periodic review of good practice through the department system. (Clinical Audit)



• Stand in for the Deputy Service Manager when delegated.



• As an Autonomous Practitioner, be accountable for own professional actions working independently.



• Based on experience, use skills to assess a patient's condition, often acute, and decide on an appropriate method to obtain the required images to facilitate the patient care plan.
  
  There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.


Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.