We are looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and pr ofessional individual to join a n established multidisciplinary Nuclear Medicine team
You must have a flexible approach to working and a desire to further de velop and progress the Nuclear Medicine service . You will support the operational management of the service across the LUHFT site. appropriate workflows are maintained .
You will provide leadership and support the education of Radiographers, Technologists and Radiographic assistants.
You should hold a?Post Graduate qualification in Nuclear Medicine and have extensive?clinical experience. Leadership and demand management experience is essential.
Accountable for the day-to-day operational management of the Nuclear Medicine, PET CT and BMD departments across sites and to ensure service standardisation within the extended day.
To take the operational lead within the Nuclear Medicine/PET CT/DEXA department.
To act as an innovative leader, to encourage new ways of working
To work effectively and collaboratively with the Departmental Manager and Directorate manager to support business planning and the strategic direction of the Nuclear Medicine/PETCT/DEXA service
To develop the expansion of the Nuclear Medicine/PETCT/DEXA service across the site.
To liaise closely with lead clinicians thus contributing to the effective running of the service.
To lead development and regulation of new protocols.
To be responsible for writing and implementing all standard operating procedures for Nuclear Medicine/PETCT/DEXA.
and to facilitate research opportunities in Nuclear Medicine/ PETCT/DEXA.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Womens Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UKs largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Womens, visit their careers page .
- Accountable for the day-to-day operational management of the Nuclear Medicine, PET CT and BMD departments across sites and to ensure service standardisation within the extended day.
- To act as an innovative leader, to encourage new ways of working.
- To take the operational lead within the Nuclear Medicine/PET CT/DEXA department.
- To work effectively and collaboratively with the Departmental Manager and Directorate manager to support business planning and the strategic direction of the Nuclear Medicine/PETCT/DEXA service.
- To develop the expansion of the Nuclear Medicine/PETCT/DEXA service across the site.
- To act in conjunction with the clinical expert in their relevant field by maintaining high professional standards and to further develop a high degree of clinical knowledge.
- To liaise closely with lead clinicians thus contributing to the effective running of the service.
- To lead development and regulation of new protocols.
- To be responsible for writing and implementing all standard operating procedures for Nuclear Medicine/PETCT/DEXA.
- To facilitate research opportunities in Nuclear Medicine/ PETCT/DEXA
- To ensure that clinical notation and record keeping is of the highest standard.
- To provide leadership, support and guidance to junior medical staff, radiographers, and students.
- To be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment within the designated area.
- To exercise stock control and be responsible for the efficient use of and ordering of consumables.
- Liaise with equipment manufacturers and accessory companies.
- Liaise with representatives to evaluate new products and technology and its clinical applications within the guidelines provided by the trust.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.
- To attend M.D.T meetings as required.
Co-ordinating Nuclear medicine/PET CT extended working rota to ensure maximum use of capacity.
- Maintain a team of Nuclear Medicine/PETCT/DEXA radiographers in conjunction with the clinical lead to a level of competency where they can operate the unit smoothly in times of the post holders absence and are able to provide a first-class service.
- To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.
- To positively contribute to the delivery of the Trust objectives.
- To provide input to provide 7/7 working.
- To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.
- Liaise with other hospitals and external agencies.
- To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.
- Supervision and assistance in training of radiographers and trainee nuclear medicine radiologists.
- To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised where necessary, with particular attention to personal as well as the management of equipment and linen, in accordance with the departmental protocol.
- To exercise time management and prioritisation skills to make decisions in complex and unpredictable circumstances.
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