Advanced Clinical Technologist​/Radiographer

1. To be part of a multidisciplinary team.
2. Perform patient investigations and treatments.
3. Administer radioactive materials for both diagnostic and therapy investigations
4. Carry out imaging procedures in accordance with laid down protocols.
5. Supervise more junior staff and assist in the training of students and trainees.
The Nuclear Medicine Department at The Christie offers a specialist range of tests which are focussed on diagnosing and assessing cancer, including non-imaging tests, gamma camera imaging and PETCT scanning. We also provide a wide range of radionuclide therapy, including more complex procedures requiring personalised doses and/or hospital stays in dedicated facilities. Our department houses a radiopharmacy, two SPECTCT-capable gamma cameras, a PETCT suite, and facilities for both outpatient and inpatient radionuclide therapy.

The Nuclear Medicine service is supported by the complimentary skills and expertise of radio pharmacists, radiopharmacy technicians, radiographers, clinical technologists, medical physicists, physics technicians, nurses, healthcare assistants, and a dedicated administration team., 1. Performs patient investigations and treatments
Receives written requests for patient studies
1.1. Authorises diagnostic tests under written procedures and in accordance with IRMER.
1.2. Refers requests not covered by the procedures to the ARSAC licence holder.
1.3. Contacts and collaborates with the referring doctors or research nurses to obtain correctly written request cards for the study.
1.4. Schedules tests in accordance with an appropriate timetable, ensuring that all preparations necessary for their conduct are made and all necessary supplies are ordered.
2. Administration to patients for diagnosis and therapy.
Administers radioactive materials to patients, either orally or by intravenous injection. This may be for diagnosis or therapy. It may also be given as part of a research or clinical trial protocol. This involves:

- 2.1 Calculating the volume of material to be used for an individual patient dose, using information on the vial label, and taking radioactive decay into account.
2.2 Withdrawing the required volume of material into the receptacle to be used for administration (e.g. syringe or cup).
2.3 Confirming the correct amount of radioactivity in the patient dose, using a radionuclide calibrator. Adjusting the amount if necessary.
2.4 Administering the preparation to the patient according to the agreed protocol (sometimes involving specialist administration equipment). This may involve taking the patient doses to a ward for administration.
2.5 Ensuring that all the required documentation is accurately kept.
2.6 Ensuring the patient is aware of any radiation protection measures that they are required to follow, issuing written instructions as necessary.
3. Imaging procedures
Carries out imaging studies on patients in accordance with laid-down protocols, and those developed specifically for patients in clinical trials. This will include:

- 3.1 Setting up and overseeing daily and weekly QC testing of a range of sophisticated scintillation recording and imaging equipment. Checking the results, bringing any problems to the attention of physics staff.
3.2 Manoeuvring the patient into the scanning positions, carrying out the imaging procedure, reviewing the results and deciding if further imaging is necessary.
3.3 Preparing, analysing, and presenting the results for reporting. Prepare technical reports for a limited range of procedures. Analysis includes judgement of the optimum shape and position of computer-generated regions round anatomical structures and inspection of interim and final results for validity.
4. In vitro procedures
Carries out assays of radioactive materials in samples from patients. This includes:

- 4.1. Intravenous administration of the patient dose, and the withdrawal of subsequent blood samples from the patient.
4.2. Preparation of reference solutions, and blood samples, performing their assay using specialist auto analysis equipment and computer programs.
4.3. Preparation and processing of results.
4.4. Keeping of all records associated with these tests in accordance with departmental procedures.
5. Department Administration
5.1 Participate in the departmental rota in both nuclear medicine and PET/CT as Duty Radiographer/Technologist for the day.
5.2 Act as point of contact for users of the Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT service dealing with colleagues, patients, carers, and relatives in a…