Clinical Specialist Radiographer (Nuclear Medicine)

Clinical Specialist Radiographer (Nuclear Medicine) Blackrock Health Blackrock Clinic

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Allied Health Professionals
Salary: Negotiable salary

Job Title: Clinical Specialist Radiographer (Nuclear Medicine)

Department: Radiology

Hours: 35 hours per week

Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.

Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.

Role Purpose

• Lead, guide and supervise radiographers and other staff and to successfully manage the Nuclear Medicine Department, with effective utilisation of all resources allocated.
• Manage in a rapidly changing environment and be willing to undertake such additional duties within the Department, as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications/ Experience

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• BSc. in Radiography or equivalent, with a minimum of 6 years' experience.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Medicine.
• CORU Registration

Key Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Nuclear Medicine department on a day-to-day basis and perform diagnostic examinations as required.
• Ensure patient workflows are optimal for the Nuclear Medicine Department in order to minimise patients waiting times and improve the patient's experience.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for Nuclear Medicine to ensure that high-quality diagnostic images are delivered.
• Maintain a quality assurance program for all Nuclear Medicine equipment.
• Supervise and train less experienced and new staff members in Nuclear Medicine.
• Perform and lead clinical audits in order to identify areas for improvement.
• Responsibility for Quality Assurance within the Department
• Be familiar and comply with the Radiology Department Guidelines and Department Protocols.
• Perform clinical audits in order to identify areas for improvement.
• To take part in on-call services as required.
• Support the Radiology Services Manager with new initiatives that are aimed at delivering the highest standards of patient care while adopting a cost consciences approach.
• Be a team player who motivates, supports and engages fellow colleagues in delivering clinical excellence and personal care.
• Assist and initiate new business opportunities.
• Undertake, when necessary, administrative tasks to facilitate the smooth running of the department.
• Regularly update your knowledge of new developments and promote awareness of these amongst colleagues.
• Provides input into the creation of new protocols for routine procedures being implemented for the first time.
• Participate in the planning and scheduling of all tests, utilising a sound knowledge of the timing, constraints and processes involved for the diverse range of tests.
• Ensure that all preparations necessary for the conduct of each test are made and all necessary consumables and the correct pharmaceuticals are ordered.
• Receive the patient into the department and provide a full explanation of the procedures being proposed and answer any questions posed, taking the utmost care to respect the patient's fears, wishes and privacy. Ensure that the patient is not taking any medication contra indicated for the test.
• Orders radiopharmaceuticals taking care that delivery times are specified to match patients scans times incorporating radioactive decay considerations.
• Prepares radioactive materials for administration including the calculation of the correct levels of administered activity taking into account corrections for radioactive decay and physiological condition (e.g. pregnancy, pulmonary hypertension, weight and age).
• Administer radioactive pharmaceuticals to patients (orally / intradermal /intravenous injection).
• Undertake aftercare of patients following administration of radioactive materials and maintain awareness of possible adverse reactions. Provide reassurance and information and explain follow-up procedures to patients where necessary.

Communication

• Communicate appropriately with colleagues and other members of the health care teams.
• Communicate in a manner that avoids antagonism, reduces conflict and prevents undue anxiety.
• Recognise limitations and seek assistance where necessary.
• Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings.
• Accept constructive advice when appropriate.
• Report all incidents immediately, which may adversely affect a patient, colleague or the Blackrock Clinic.
• Communicating clearly and appropriately with patients, their relatives / friends colleagues and all other members of the multidisciplinary team including responding to queries, answering the phone, taking messages and passing on written and verbal information to patients.
• Adhere to Human Resource policies as set out in The Blackrock Clinic Employee Manual.
• Cooperate and take part in the Blackrock Clinic Mission Statement in dealing with patients and clinic staff members.
• Comply with policies and procedures at Blackrock Clinic as regards Health & Safety, Accident and Incident Reporting, Complaints Procedure, Fire Policy and Evacuation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients and activities of Blackrock Clinic.
• Present a professional appearance and conform to the dress, hygiene and infection control policies of the clinic.

Why work at the Blackrock Clinic?

At the BlackrockClinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from:

• Sports and Social club
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted onsite pharmacy

Please Note:

Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.

Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at

It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.