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We are looking for two trainee Nuclear Medicine Technologists to join our friendly team based at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
The individuals appointed will be directly involved in the Nuclear Medicine service based at Ninewells Hospital with rotation to the PET/CT service within the Clinical Research Centre in Ninewells Hospital. The Nuclear Medicine facility includes 3 SPECT/CT gamma cameras and a dedicated on-site Radiopharmacy and Laboratory where a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are undertaken. A period of time will be spent in the Radiopharmacy and Labs.
Staff will complete the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine Diploma, during the 2 year training period, to gain eligibility for entry to the Register of Clinical Technologists. Successful applicants will be expected to keep a work based experience portfolio and pass a VIVA via the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine at the end of the two year period. A departmental mentor will be appointed and an external moderator will visit the department to check on the applicant’s progress. Successful applicants will then move to the AFC Band 6 if appropriate.
Applicants may enter the profession at Band 5, through Annexe 21, within a range of levels of qualification and experience. However, the qualification must be in a relevant science subject, for example: physics, biology and/or chemistry.
To gain a better understanding of job content and the working environment, prospective candidates should arrange to visit the Nuclear Medicine Department, this can be arranged via an enquiry to Mrs Elaine Davidson, Chief Imaging Technologist, Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT (Tel. 01382 633888).
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours spread over Monday to Friday.
To learn more about Clinical Technology as a profession, prospective candidates should visit the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine website at
https://www.ipem.ac.uk/CareersJobs/Whatdoourmembersdo/ClinicalTechnologists.aspx
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.