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Trosolwg o'r swydd

The Royal Marsden Hospital is Europe's largest Oncology centre with sites in Chelsea and Sutton. Diagnostic Imaging provides an essential service to the Trust. 

The successful candidate will be based at our Sutton site, and will be expected to rotate through Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT and participate, if required, in a flexible working pattern covering 8:00am to 8:00pm.

The nuclear medicine assistant will be integral in the timely, efficient and courteous provision of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT services.  Duties will include:

a.) Communicating appointment details to patients 
b.) Ensuring that all patients are appropriately prepared and ready for imaging procedures
c.) Assisting radiographers and technologists in the performance of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures
d.) Provision of appropriate patient care

Training in radiation protection and appropriate nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures will be provided. A willingness to assist in the acquisition of research and audit data will also be an advantage.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for their work and a high level of patient care and commitment. They will be expected to support the service in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging and patient care.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

1.1.    The post holder will be responsible for supporting the provision of Nuclear Medicine and PET services in a timely, efficient and courteous way.

1.2.    The post-holder will liaise with a variety of staff throughout the Trust, including wards and theatres and with those from other NHS trusts. The key working relationships in the department will be with the imaging, medical, clerical and nursing staff.

1.3.    The post holder will have considerable patient contact, including contact with the terminally ill. Patient presentation will include the unconscious, incapacitated, confused and those with physical and mental disabilities.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.