Clinical Specialist Radiographer- Nuclear Medicine

Clinical Specialist Radiographer- Nuclear MedicineBlackrock 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 Manage and lead 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 all 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.  Working at Blackrock Clinic we offer many benefits, including:-    Accommodation Assistance – we offer accommodation support for new starters-    Pension – Defined Contribution pension scheme-    Car Parking – on site available to all staff at very reasonable rates-    Educational assistance - supporting employees in development -    Flexibility – we are flexible and like to promote a good work life balance-    Uniforms – provision of uniforms to all staff-    A discounted pharmacy, medical tests, travel tickets and restaurant-    Bike to work scheme – we participate in the Bike to Work scheme and more