Nuclear Medicine / Main X-ray Rotational Radiographer

The post holder will perform a wide range of duties associated with diagnostic imaging, Nuclear Medicine imaging, Bone Densitometry Imaging and Main X-ray imaging. This will include the preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and the acquisition and analysis of image and non-image patient data. The post holder will be responsible for supervising trainees and students and will be accountable for their work. The post holder will be required to follow departmental procedures and will rotate between main x-ray (3 days per week) and Nuclear Medicine (2 days per week). There will be an out of hours commitment for the main x-ray department., 1. To perform a wide range of routine and non-routine radionuclide investigations, using a gamma camera/CT scanner to obtain high quality diagnostic images of the radiopharmaceutical distribution.
2. To perform bone densitometry imaging and all plain film imaging in the main x-ray department, assessing the quality of images and ensure that they are of sufficient quality for the purposes intended. Presenting the images and data in a manner that facilitates efficient reporting. Altering display protocols as necessary to optimise image presentation.
3. To undertake routine and non-routine image processing and data analysis as required. Assessing the quality of images and ensure that they are of sufficient quality for the purposes intended. Presenting the images and data in a manner that facilitates efficient reporting. Altering display protocols as necessary to optimise image presentation.
4. In the absence of the Lead Radiographers organise, and at all other times take part in, patient scheduling and Radiographer workload. Ensure that a high-quality patient service is maintained through the efficient use of equipment, staff and other resources.
5. To undertake managerial duties of the Lead Radiographers in their absence.
6. Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients by means of intravenous injection, orally or as a gas.
7. Provide the patient, parents/carers with a full explanation of the investigation while adhering to all written procedures covering such administrations and including patient identification, administered radioactivity, pregnancy, breast feeding and restriction to the patient's actions post administration.
8. Liaise with scientific, medical, nursing and support staff, exchanging complex information relevant to the patient's investigation.
9. Undertake the procedures required when people or the environment become contaminated with radioactive material. This includes procedures relating to the containment, decontamination and disposal of radioactive material arising from the spillage of a radiopharmaceutical source/injection or body fluid, including urine and blood, from a patient who had been administered a radiopharmaceutical.
10. Take an active role in the department's radiation protection and quality assurance programmes. Perform daily quality control tests on imaging and non-imaging equipment to ensure correct performance.
11. Take an active role in the development and review of protocols and procedures, assisting with the development of new techniques and system of work.
12. Be aware of and conform to the relevant legislation governing the practice of Nuclear Medicine Technology and Bone Densitometry and following the safe working practices as described by local and national policy
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Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to creating a well-managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development. We actively promote equality and diversity and operate a Zero Tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.
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Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care and has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Sunflower House building newly relocated, and opened on the hospital site., Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a major teaching hospital of the University of Liverpool and has been approved as a supra-regional centre for cardiac surgery, epilepsy surgery and major trauma amongst others. Alder Hey is one of Europe's busiest children's hospitals and we care for over 270,000 young people and their families every year.
We serve not only the local population of children, but we are the tertiary referral centre for children from Merseyside, Cheshire, parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales for many sub-specialties of paediatrics.
The hospital has approximately 270 beds including day beds for surgery. The paediatric services and expertise within the hospital are considerable and include paediatric ophthalmology, cardiology, cardio-thoracic surgery, neonatology, neurology, neurosurgery, audiology, nephrology, respiratory medicine, oncology, trauma, general surgery and general medicine. The radiology department provides all imaging modalities, including nuclear medicine, CT, MRI and intervention.
We are looking for an adaptable, friendly and enthusiastic candidate who would embrace the challenge of working with Children. Previous experience in paediatrics imaging is essential

We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
+ Great flexible working opportunities
+ Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme
+ Generous annual leave and pension scheme
+ Extensive staff health and well-being programmes