What sort of Skills are required?
As Nuclear Medicine offers a wide variety of investigations to people from such a large background, the nurse needs to be aware that the role can change very quickly. In addition, a good knowledge of Nuclear Medicine as speciality will be required. The following skills are expected: • Adapt to changing situations. • Be flexible to meet the needs of patients and procedures. • Good communication skills are essential. • Provide support and education to patients, carers and staff. • Critically evaluate changing situations and potential hazards to patients and staff. • An ability to learn in a changing and growing speciality. • Assessment of visiting and new staff in Nuclear Medicine techniques such as cannulations. • And most importantly – a good sense of humour!
