Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiographer

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is accepting applications for the position of Nuclear Medicine Technologist within the Nuclear Medicine division.

Our facilities operate three gamma cameras, including two GE 870-DR SPECT/CT systems, two DEXA scanners and a fully equipped Radiopharmacy unit.

You will be a proactive technologist or radiographer, or hold a relevant science degree and be looking to help develop and improve the services that we provide to our users.

Candidates with less experience but holding a relevant science degree are encouraged to apply as training and support will be available to help you begin a career in Nuclear Medicine. This would include enrolment onto the Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Medicine

You will be required to rotate between all of our sites, including Kent & Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury, William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and Buckland Hospital in Dover.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details about this post or to arrange an informal visit. Enquiries in the first instance should be made to Mark Dwyer, Chief Technologist, ***email_hidden***, 01227 866415.

This position is extremely patient focused and the department undertakes a wide range of imaging, non-imaging and therapeutic procedures, carrying out more than 10,000 investigations annually.

The post involves rotation through all areas of Nuclear Medicine, DEXA and Radiopharmacy. This will be guided by senior colleagues, protocols and local rules to enable the provision of a timely and high quality Nuclear Medicine & Osteoporosis Service across East Kent.

By setting a positive example for your team and actively supervising less experienced colleagues, you will urge everyone to uphold the highest professional and technical standards.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mr Mark Dwyer Job title: Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 01227 866415