Apprentice Technologist Nuclear Medicine

To participate in the following service activities, under appropriate supervision until deemed competent, thereby gaining education and skills required for future registration as a Clinical Technologist: Patient/Client care Ensuring the welfare of patients within their care undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine clinic. This will in include administration of radiopharmaceuticals and management of radioactive waste in accordance to local procedures and policies. Communicate information to a range of stakeholders in the service including patients, internal medical staff and external referrers. Use a range of medical equipment to deliver patient care and perform appropriate QA procedures. Policy and Service Development and Implementation Participate in maintaining and improving the clinical and technical quality of the investigations carried out by the Nuclear Medicine Clinic and the quality of radiopharmaceuticals produced by the Radiopharmacy. The post holder
will need to keep abreast of the latest clinical and technical developments in own specialist area. Physical and Financial Resources Be responsible for the operation of equipment with individual value in excess of £500,000. Information resources Participate in the maintenance of accurate records relating to patient investigations, the use and disposal of radioactive materials and the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals. Assist with the maintenance of the security and integrity of computer data within the service. Use standard computer applications programs for the preparation, presentation and analysis of information, as required. Research and Development Work with other members of the nuclear medicine service to develop the service and new areas of work. Participate in research projects including the preparation of novel radiopharmaceuticals or delivery methods according to specialised procedures.