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Job summary

Main area
Healthcare Science
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-CDCS-2776-B
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£43,742 - £57,349 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/08/2024 23:59
Interview date
20/08/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Principal Medical Physicist

Band 8a

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist to act as Principal Medical Physicist in the Nuclear Medicine department.  You will provide general scientific support for Molecular Radiotherapy and Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine services alongside other members of the Nuclear Medicine Physics team.  You will act as one of the Medical Physics Experts (MPE) in Nuclear Medicine under the IRMER regulations.  

 

Main duties of the job

You will act as an MPE in Nuclear Medicine and play a key role in the day to day running of the Molecular Radiotherapy service.  You will be part of a small team of Nuclear Medicine Physics staff and help to supervise junior members of the team.  The post-holder will also work closely with the Principal Clinical Technologist and ARSAC licence holders.  

There are potential opportunities to be involved in a range of development activities, including reporting and Radiopharmacy, depending on the experience and interests of the candidate.

The Nuclear Medicine Service sits with the Imaging Business Unit at UHDB and is progressive and friendly.  It provides a full range of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging studies along with a number of molecular radiotherapy treatments.  The department has modern facilities with three gamma cameras, two with SPECT-CT, and its own dedicated Radiopharmacy manufacturing unit.  There are also plans to install a new gamma camera with diagnostic CT capacity in the next 12 months. 

The department has a strong track record of developing and training staff and therefore we would welcome applications from candidates who might not fully meet the job specification as yet, but have the energy and enthusiasm to develop into the role.  In this case, we would consider appointing at a lower grade if required, such as Band 7 or B8a Annex 21 depending on experience.

Closing Date: 6 August 2024

Interview Date:  20 August 2024

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

The department is keen to hear from candidates seeking to develop their career in Nuclear Medicine and work with them in a flexible and supportive way in achieving this.

 

Person specification

Registration

Essential criteria
  • HCPC as Clinical Scientist
  • BSc/MSc Physics or Medical Physics

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in Nuclear Medicine as a Clinical Scientist
  • Knowledge and experience of applying IRMER2017 and IRR2017 in nuclear medicine
  • Experience in Quality Assurance of Nuclear Medicine equipment
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of working at MPE level in Diagnostic/Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine
  • Experience in Radionuclide therapy and dosimetry

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Elaine Hamer
Job title
Consultant Clinical Scientist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 788196

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Training Centre
Rehab Block
Level 3
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
Telephone
01332 788466
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