Job summary

This is an opportunity to work with patients in the exciting and constantly developing field of Healthcare Science, specifically in Bone Densitometry and Nuclear Medicine.Healthcare science associates work in multidisciplinary teams to diagnose and treat disease using radiation in its various forms. This role is patient and quality focused and would suit a Healthcare Science Associate or an Assistant Practitioner.

You must meet the entry requirements of English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 (GCSE Grades 9-4 or A*-C, or Functional/Key Skills at Level 2), as well as having a relevant Imaging/Radiology qualification.

For informal enquiries or site visits please contact: David Donohue [email protected]

For an informal discussion, please contact Glenn Guthrie, Chief Technologist ([email protected]) or David Donohue, Lead Technologist, South Tyneside ([email protected]).

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Science Associate is responsible for providing support to the wider Healthcare Science Team, taking a lead in performing Quality Control Testing and Bone Densitometry Scanning, and actively participating in Hydrogen Breath Testing and Glomerular Filtration Rate Analysis.

The post holder will be expected:

To perform a range of roles, with around 50% of time dedicated to Bone Densitometry and the rest to Nuclear Medicine, Physiological Measurement and Quality Control.

Play a key part in providing a service of excellence to all of our patients.

Work with qualified staff to provide all technical aspects within scope of practice.

Perform a range of specialist healthcare science activities.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.