PETCT Superintendent

Job Description

HCA UK are incredibly proud to be awarded Private Hospital Group of the Year2020 at the Health Investor Awards.Job PETCT SuperintendentLocation- Leaders in Oncology (LOC), LondonContract Type- Permanent, full time hours 37.5hrsSalary -Competitive dependent on skills and experienceOther Information- We will be able to sponsor Visas for candidates within the EU as well as non - EU countries.Job DescriptionCome join 102 Sydney Street the LOC at Chelsea. We work as a centre of excellence, delivering high quality PET/CT and Diagnostic CT imaging, and exceptional patient care. This role will offer you, the candidate, the opportunity to work within a diverseclinical team based in LOC at Chelsea and The Harley Street Clinic.The post holder will be required to perform a wide range of CT and PET/CT procedures to a high standard. The post will have direct line management responsibilities and will be expected to implement service developments within the department.The post holderwill also be expected to maintain a high quality and cost effective PET/CT & CT service with a particular emphasis on patient needs. Training in PET/CT will be provided.Reward & recognition We reward your commitment in delivering the highest standard of care with generous and competitive benefits such as our contribution pension scheme, private medical insurance, annual salary review, 25 days holiday each year;with the option to buy and sell. We invest in your career development with clear career pathways and access to further education. We can also offer you support with relocation if you are living outside of London or the UK; subject to terms and conditions.Duties & Responsibilities

• Skillfully provide accurate PET/CT & dCT imaging services.
• To act as an Operator under IR(ME)R17.
• To ensure that quality assurance of equipment and general cleaning is carried out in line with departmental policy, recording and report faults in a timely manner and where appropriate implement corrective action.
• To support departmental audits in accordance with clinical governance policies.
• Comply with legislative and hospital policies and procedure, ensuring patient safety- particularly relating to Radiation Protection for adult patients.
• To assist with patient bookings and administrative duties where necessary.
• To train new clinical and admin staff.
• To implement new policies within the department and monitor their effectiveness and assist the Deputy Molecular Imaging Manager with the implementation of all aspects of the clinical governance programme.
• To encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff by personal example and constructive supervision.
• To provide operational management for the delivery of dCT and PET/CT services and assist with workforce planning.
• To manage staff annual leave and participate in sickness and performance management as necessary.
• To assist in formulating and achieving the strategic objectives of the department alongside the Deputy Molecular Imaging Manager and Clinical Head of Department.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to maximise clinical efficiency
• To be willing to adopt a flexible approach to working hours if required.
• To be willing to work across THSC & LOC Molecular Imaging departments.
• To maintain a high standard of patient care through good clinical practice.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Extensive experience in CT (essential)
• Previous experience in PET/CT (desirable)
• Previous supervisory and/or management experience (essential)
• Previous Radiation Protection Supervisor experience (desirable)

About The FacilityLeaders in Oncology Care (LOC) is a specialist cancer treatment centre set up by four leading consultants in 2005. We have over 80 consultants who are experienced in diagnosing and treating all forms of cancer, using the latest medical developments to provideadvanced treatment options. At LOC we are committed to investing in excellent people who want to be part of an organisation that is dedicated to providing the most advanced cancer care.About The IndividualAt HCA UK we recognise and value everyone as unique and individual; treat people with kindness and compassion; act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness and trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family. As someone looking tojoin our family, you will demonstrate these key values.If you wish to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for this role and a member of the team will be in contact shortly.#LI-NT1