Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist

We are looking for an experienced radiographer or technologist to work in our Nuclear Medicine department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. This is great opportunity to join us in a state-of-art Nuclear Medicine department in a new hospital building. You will ensure a high-quality scanning service administering radiopharmaceuticals and performing Nuclear Medicine scans, including PET-CT. You will be supported by a Senior technologists, consultants, management, and dedicated physics and admin staff.
You will be expected to have a technical expertise as well as a good clinical knowledge. You will capable of responding to challenges and working cooperatively as part of a large MDT. As a senior technologist or radiographer you will help ensure effective day-to-day operational of the service. You will need to be resourceful and innovative to ensure that the service delivers prompt and timely care to our patients, as well as maintaining good relationships with colleagues.
The role includes rotation with the Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT team. PET-CT training can be provided. You will be required to work at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton with a rotation to Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. The service will initially run Monday-Friday but will expand to encompass weekend and evening working as the service develops., You will assist with patient flow and maintain regular dialogue with the administrative service. You will help with quality assurance and daily equipment checks. You will be prepared to be trained as an RPS and will assist with departmental research.
In return for your commitment to us, we will provide ongoing support for your professional development, as well as a friendly, challenging and stimulating work environment.
To work in all Nuclear Medicine departments and weekend and evening duties as required.

Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex., Performing scanning, administration of radiopharmaceuticals, patient care and other tasks set by the Chief Technologist, PET-CT Superintendent, and senior technologists.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.