Deputy Nuclear Medicine Advanced Practitioner (NHS AfC: Band 7) - Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Posted 17 hours 28 minutes ago by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Permanent
Full Time
Other
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Job Description
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Deputy Nuclear Medicine Advanced Practitioner NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area Deputy Nuclear Medicine Advanced Practitioner Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 407-WCCSS-
Site Walsall Manor Healthcare Town Walsall Salary £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/05/:59
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk ) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust's commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview The post holder will have responsibility to act as a Unit Manager, deputising for the Clinical Lead. They will have a supervisory role within the Nuclear Medicine Team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality Nuclear Medicine service. They will make an active contribution to the overall development and direction of the service.
They will also deputise with the line management of the Nuclear Medicine Team for the Clinical Lead, as required by the role. They will have significant experience, skills, and expertise in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine, including radiation protection and legislation and regulatory framework pertinent to Nuclear Medicine.
In addition to this, they will adhere to and promote Trust values when carrying out their role.
Main duties of the job The postholder will ensure the continuous provision of a safe, professional, and high-quality Nuclear Medicine service to patients and other service users. They will ensure that the Nuclear Medicine Department procedures are carried out in accordance with local and national regulations, guidance, and legislatory framework.
The postholder will supervise, formulate and audit all training competency documents to maintain a framework for the training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. This will include competencies for administration of radiopharmaceuticals, use of complex equipment, I.V. cannulation and ECG interpretation, as well as supervising and developing other medical staff within the Nuclear Medicine Team on a daily and continuous basis.
The postholder will take sole responsibility in the professional and safe leading the Cardiac Stress sessions within the Nuclear Medicine Department. This will also involve the direct supervision of junior colleagues during the session. The Advanced Practitioner role will include the supervision and responsibility for the safe and correct dosage and administration of pharmacological stress agents such as Adenosine. The post will also facilitate an in-depth knowledge of the ECG to recognise and act upon any changes which may be detrimental to patient safety without supervision. There will be a requisite for a detailed knowledge of drug interactions and possible adverse effects associated with the procedure.
Working for our organisation Our Nuclear Medicine department is a small, friendly team consisting of 3 Radiographers and a Clinical Support Worker. We are self contained within the Imaging Department and have a single hybrid Siemens T16 Gamma Camera. We perform a wide range of Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine investigations within a busy district general Hospital.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will have responsibility to act as a Unit Manager, deputising for the Clinical Lead. They will have a supervisory role within the Nuclear Medicine Team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality Nuclear Medicine service. They will make an active contribution to the overall development and direction of the service.
They will also deputise with the line management of the Nuclear Medicine Team for the Clinical Lead, as required by the role. They will have significant experience, skills, and expertise in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine, including radiation protection and legislation and regulatory framework pertinent to Nuclear Medicine.
In addition to this, they will adhere to and promote Trust values when carrying out their role.
The postholder will ensure the continuous provision of a safe, professional, and high-quality Nuclear Medicine service to patients and other service users. They will ensure that the Nuclear Medicine Department procedures are carried out in accordance with local and national regulations, guidance, and legislatory framework.
The postholder will supervise, formulate and audit all training competency documents to maintain a framework for the training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. This will include competencies for administration of radiopharmaceuticals, use of complex equipment, I.V. cannulation and ECG interpretation, as well as supervising and developing other medical staff within the Nuclear Medicine Team on a daily and continuous basis.
The postholder will take sole responsibility in the professional and safe leading the Cardiac Stress sessions within the Nuclear Medicine Department. This will also involve the direct supervision of junior colleagues during the session. The Advanced Practitioner role will include the supervision and responsibility for the safe and correct dosage and administration of pharmacological stress agents such as Adenosine. The post will also facilitate an in-depth knowledge of the ECG to recognise and act upon any changes which may be detrimental to patient safety without supervision. In addition to this, there will be a requisite for a detailed knowledge of drug interactions and possible adverse effects associated with the procedure.
The postholder will supervise and maintain the delivery of a high quality, effective service whilst agreeing with their team, the implications of direction, policies and strategies on their current practice and the changes that they can make as a team and as an individual.
The postholder will challenge, in a positive manner, current working practices and promote a culture of continuous improvement and development.
The postholder will have extensive expertise and specialist knowledge.
The postholder will have excellent planning and organisational skills.
The postholder will be required to make constructive suggestions as to how services can be improved for service users and the public.
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Why not try our Jobs-by-Email service to be sent alertsabout new vacancies as they are advertised? Our recruitment system also helps you manage the progress of your application including saving your draft applications, in additionto managing your interviews, and ID/DBS check appointments.
Should you have any queries for the resourcing team, they are available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. To get in touch please call .
Deputy Nuclear Medicine Advanced Practitioner NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area Deputy Nuclear Medicine Advanced Practitioner Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 407-WCCSS-
Site Walsall Manor Healthcare Town Walsall Salary £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/05/:59
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk ) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust's commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview The post holder will have responsibility to act as a Unit Manager, deputising for the Clinical Lead. They will have a supervisory role within the Nuclear Medicine Team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality Nuclear Medicine service. They will make an active contribution to the overall development and direction of the service.
They will also deputise with the line management of the Nuclear Medicine Team for the Clinical Lead, as required by the role. They will have significant experience, skills, and expertise in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine, including radiation protection and legislation and regulatory framework pertinent to Nuclear Medicine.
In addition to this, they will adhere to and promote Trust values when carrying out their role.
Main duties of the job The postholder will ensure the continuous provision of a safe, professional, and high-quality Nuclear Medicine service to patients and other service users. They will ensure that the Nuclear Medicine Department procedures are carried out in accordance with local and national regulations, guidance, and legislatory framework.
The postholder will supervise, formulate and audit all training competency documents to maintain a framework for the training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. This will include competencies for administration of radiopharmaceuticals, use of complex equipment, I.V. cannulation and ECG interpretation, as well as supervising and developing other medical staff within the Nuclear Medicine Team on a daily and continuous basis.
The postholder will take sole responsibility in the professional and safe leading the Cardiac Stress sessions within the Nuclear Medicine Department. This will also involve the direct supervision of junior colleagues during the session. The Advanced Practitioner role will include the supervision and responsibility for the safe and correct dosage and administration of pharmacological stress agents such as Adenosine. The post will also facilitate an in-depth knowledge of the ECG to recognise and act upon any changes which may be detrimental to patient safety without supervision. There will be a requisite for a detailed knowledge of drug interactions and possible adverse effects associated with the procedure.
Working for our organisation Our Nuclear Medicine department is a small, friendly team consisting of 3 Radiographers and a Clinical Support Worker. We are self contained within the Imaging Department and have a single hybrid Siemens T16 Gamma Camera. We perform a wide range of Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine investigations within a busy district general Hospital.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will have responsibility to act as a Unit Manager, deputising for the Clinical Lead. They will have a supervisory role within the Nuclear Medicine Team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality Nuclear Medicine service. They will make an active contribution to the overall development and direction of the service.
They will also deputise with the line management of the Nuclear Medicine Team for the Clinical Lead, as required by the role. They will have significant experience, skills, and expertise in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine, including radiation protection and legislation and regulatory framework pertinent to Nuclear Medicine.
In addition to this, they will adhere to and promote Trust values when carrying out their role.
The postholder will ensure the continuous provision of a safe, professional, and high-quality Nuclear Medicine service to patients and other service users. They will ensure that the Nuclear Medicine Department procedures are carried out in accordance with local and national regulations, guidance, and legislatory framework.
The postholder will supervise, formulate and audit all training competency documents to maintain a framework for the training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. This will include competencies for administration of radiopharmaceuticals, use of complex equipment, I.V. cannulation and ECG interpretation, as well as supervising and developing other medical staff within the Nuclear Medicine Team on a daily and continuous basis.
The postholder will take sole responsibility in the professional and safe leading the Cardiac Stress sessions within the Nuclear Medicine Department. This will also involve the direct supervision of junior colleagues during the session. The Advanced Practitioner role will include the supervision and responsibility for the safe and correct dosage and administration of pharmacological stress agents such as Adenosine. The post will also facilitate an in-depth knowledge of the ECG to recognise and act upon any changes which may be detrimental to patient safety without supervision. In addition to this, there will be a requisite for a detailed knowledge of drug interactions and possible adverse effects associated with the procedure.
The postholder will supervise and maintain the delivery of a high quality, effective service whilst agreeing with their team, the implications of direction, policies and strategies on their current practice and the changes that they can make as a team and as an individual.
The postholder will challenge, in a positive manner, current working practices and promote a culture of continuous improvement and development.
The postholder will have extensive expertise and specialist knowledge.
The postholder will have excellent planning and organisational skills.
The postholder will be required to make constructive suggestions as to how services can be improved for service users and the public.
. click apply for full job details