Nuclear Medicine Therapy Lead, Band 7

This is an exciting time to join the Nuclear Medicine team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as we have received the financial backing to be able to expand the Therapy and Radiopharmacy teams. This role is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive person to lead the Therapy Team, which sits as part of the wider Nuclear Medicine department. Part of this interesting leadership role includes providing practical support to the Radiopharmacy dispensing rota, with both teams working in close collaboration., To lead and be responsible for the safe running and management of Nuclear Medicine Therapy, taking into consideration the holistic needs of the patient and staffing skill mix.

- To deliver treatments as an operator under IR(ME)R 17.

- To be the appointed Radiation Protection Supervision under IRR17 for the department.

- To manage the storage and disposal of waste in accordance with EPR(16)

- To ensure that accurate capture of data from the treatment of patients both for Radiation Protection, Trending and Business Information.

- The post holder will have the responsibility to co-ordinate with Radiopharmacy manager to help support Radiopharmaceutical production.

- To provide training to staff both within or outside of the department.

- Perform Staff appraisals.

- The post holder will have influence over the non-pay budget and will be responsible for authorising purchases of radiopharmaceutical.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust is following a Strategic Vision on the Journey towards Outstanding. Our Radiopharmacy embodies this vision and we are looking for a motivated, dynamic person to support this vision. Our Radiopharmacy operates from 7:30 to 3:30 and works under Section 10 of Cheltenham General Pharmacy Licences. We have a strong working relationship with Pharmacy, Radiology and Oncology.