Job summary
- Main area
- Nuclear Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 216-CB-C6735463
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Derriford Hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Scientist in Imaging and Nuclear Medicine
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Provide clinical scientific and radiation protection services in support of uses of ionising radiation
Support the diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine service
Act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor for specific areas within the remit of the Nuclear Medicine physics service (e.g. radionuclide therapies, External Waste Store)
Appointment at Band 6 would be considered for those with less experience with a modified job description.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To support the Clinical and Radiation Physics service within Nuclear Medicine . This includes administering radioiodine therapies for both thyroid cancer and thyrotoxicosis and supporting administrations of other therapies such as Ra-223.
Undertake quality control tests on imaging equipment (i.e. gamma cameras and PET scanner) and other associated equipment to the relevant standards.
Involvement in teaching and training of a range of staff groups including to external customers such as FRCR and University of Plymouth.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Specialist Duties / Appointed Expert
This section to contain details of appointed expert roles (e.g. MPE, RPA, RWA). Separate section for each such appointed expert role.
1.1. The post-holder will act as the RPS for specific areas within the remit of the Nuclear Medicine physics service (e.g. radionuclide therapies, External Waste Store)
1.2. The post-holder will be required to dispatch radioactive materials in such a way as to comply with the requirements for lawful transport of radioactive materials by road – as advised by the Trust DGSA.
2. Other Clinical Scientific
This section to include responsibilities for other aspects of clinical scientific work in support of Imaging with Ionising Radiations
2.1. Support the Lead Physicist for the Quality Assurance programme for Nuclear Medicine equipment. This will include highly complex, patient critical equipment and involve high precision measurements
2.2. Support the Lead MPE for CT doses as part of hybrid imaging, including ensuring audit and establishment of CT LDRLs
2.3. Analyse results and provide reports and advice on findings to the relevant senior scientist and to the Trust and users on the safety and efficacy of the use of the equipment.
2.4. Investigate and resolve complex equipment problems. Liaise with suppliers regarding equipment breakdown, and arrange for the maintenance and servicing of identified items of equipment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject [e.g. Physics]
- MSc in a relevant subject [e.g. Radiation Physics]
- Membership of IPEM (MIPEM)
- HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist
Other Factors
Desirable criteria
- Driving Licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Specialist theoretical and practical expert proven knowledge of the field of Nuclear Medicine
- Specialist proven knowledge of all areas of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research
- Extensive proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state of the art Medical imaging equipment e.g. QC of gamma cameras / PET scanners
- Extensive demonstrable experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure compliance in areas that relate to the relevant legislation and guidance
- Specialist proven knowledge of the biological effects of ionising radiation
- Highly specialised understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure
- Highly specialised understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure and staff error
- Highly specialised proven knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for patient dosimetry and safety regarding ionising radiations
- Advanced proven knowledge of Excel, Word, Access etc in particular for the purpose of setting up spreadsheets and databases to carry out complex scientific analysis of measurement data
- Working proven knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems and of interfacing different platforms
- Able to use specific complex software as required [e.g. image processing software]
- Working proven knowledge of patient administration systems
Desirable criteria
- Record of Scientific publications in relevant peer reviewed journals
- Specialist theoretical and practical expert proven knowledge of other imaging modalities (CT, MRI etc)
- Advanced proven knowledge of coding in relevant computational languages
- Demonstrable experience with accredited quality management systems
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Excellent organisation skills
- Able to prioritise and manage own work
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with common issues within own specialist area of competence
- Highly developed physical accuracy and manual dexterity for the ability to make accurate, precise measurements using sophisticated testing equipment
- Able to lift medium/heavy test equipment occasionally, greater than 10kg
- Able to work accurately and quickly, applying scientific methods to resolve complex problems
- Able to concentrate on complex problems when frequently subjected to unpredictable working patterns
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to train and develop further skills
Disposition / Attitude / Motivation
Essential criteria
- Honesty, integrity and respect for confidentiality is essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to motivate self and others
- Able to work effectively and positively within a team and with colleagues
- Able to meet deadlines
- Proactive, takes own initiative
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma OShaughnessy
- Job title
- Consultant Physicist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 430861
- Additional information
08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday or 09:15 to 14:45 on Friday
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