Clinical Specialist Radiographer- Nuclear Medicine

Department: Nuclear Medicine Essential: PET/CT / Nuclear Medicine ExperienceJob Type: PermanentHours: 35 per week (Full-Time)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. Blackrock Clinic has been recognised for over ten years by the Joint Commission International (JCI) which accredits only hospitals that raise safety and quality of care standards to the highest levels. We were one of the first hospitals in Ireland to attain this international recognition. Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do. As a Clinical Specialist Radiographer in Nuclear Medicine the incumbent will be required to work as part of a team in the Nuclear Medicine department. This means:- Ensuring patient workflows are optimal for the Nuclear Medicine Department- Supervising and training less experienced/new staff members in the Nuclear Medicine department, maintaining training records. - Performing and leading clinical audits to identify areas for improvement The role is responsible for Quality Assurance within the Department along with compliance to the Radiology Department Guidelines and Department Protocols. For ongoing patient work the position works to:- Prepare patients for Nuclear Medicine procedures, taking the physical and psychological needs of the patients into account, maintaining high standards of patient care- Ensuring Nuclear Medicine safety protocols and procedures are always adhered to- Obtaining intravenous access and administration of Radionuclide required for procedures, and participating in the dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals The above are all part of what makes up the entire job description which can be requested. The position works a standard hours of 35 hours per week. Why work at the Blackrock Clinic?At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from:  • Competitive salary• Onsite parking• Pension• Annual bonus*• Discounted café• 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 recruitment@blackrock-clinic.com 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.