Clinical Scientist (Medical Physicist)
Job summary
This is a new post created due to significant expansion of trial participation. In the first instance this is fixed term (24 months) to assess viability of posts funded by research trials.
As a Clinical Scientist in the Institute of Nuclear Medicine, you will contribute to the work of an established team of ten clinical scientists who provide critical scientific and technical support to the work of this leading department. The team currently includes four other Band 7 NM clinical scientists and three Band 8a leads, as well as 3 physics assistants. You will work very closely with these colleagues, who alongside the Head of NM Physics, Deputy Head of NM Physics and Principal Physicist in molecular radiotherapy, will be able to support you to quickly become established in this role. You will be expected to participate in the very wide range of clinical and research and development activities of the department. Full training will be provided on both the equipment support rota and the radionuclide therapy support rota, and time off rota will be available for service development projects.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to extend your experience as a clinical scientist in nuclear medicine at a highly regarded centre that develops and practices cutting-edge techniques in both molecular radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging. We proactively encourage our clinical scientists to work towards MPE portfolio submission, with dedicated time and peer support sessions.
Main duties of the job
Main duties as follows:
o To contribute to the work of the group in delivering a high standard of scientific and technical support to the clinical and research activities of the Institute. o To perform routine clinical procedures and undertake clinical projects.o To provide Duty Physicist cover to the Clinical Nuclear Medicine Service.o To provide Duty Therapy Physicist cover to the Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) Service for both the INM and Radiotherapy MRT rotas.o To provide radiation safety and radiation protection supporto To participate in the development and introduction of new clinical protocols and procedures.o To contribute to audit activities within the departmento To participate in the conduct of research and development projects.o To give advice, training and practical support on the correct operation and quality assurance of a range of nuclear medicine, PET/CT and PET/MR instrumentation and computer systems.o To undertake teaching and lecturing as required, and in the training, education and supervision of local and visiting staff; contributing to their continuing education and to the development of their competencies
The post holder must maintain high professional standards and have a commitment to continuing professional development.
Effective communication, teamwork, adaptability and a commitment to delivering a safe, high-quality clinical service are essential attributes for success in this post.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
- Good first degree in a Physical Science or equivalent
- Master's degree in medical and radiation physics
- STP training completion or IPEM Training Exit Certificate or equivalent
- State Registered Clinical Scientist
- Corporate Membership of Professional Institute or eligible
- Membership of National or International Professional Association
- PhD in a relevant area
Experience
- Capability consistent with relevant post-graduate exposure to the duties of this post, with some experience in nuclear medicine.
- An understanding of : oThe physics of nuclear medicine, and the principles of operation of radiation detectors. oCurrent diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. oThe operation of current nuclear medicine SPECT/CT and PET/CT equipment and image processing workstations. oEquipment calibration, quality assurance and performance assessment. oThe principles and practice of internal radiation dosimetry, sufficient to perform estimates of the patient dose arising from non-standard procedures. oCurrent methodologies for the processing and analysis of nuclear medicine, SPECT, PET and CT image data. Windows operating system and PC applications software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web browsers, mail tools.
- Capability consistent with significant relevant post-graduate experience of the duties of this post, including that typical of some exposure in nuclear medicine.
- An understanding of : oStatistical methods appropriate for analysis of nuclear medicine data. oTechniques for image fusion and registration. oTechniques for kinetic modelling. oMonte Carlo modelling. oWindows/Linux/Unix operating systems. oClinical applications software, VBasic, C/C++, Matlab, scripting languages, website development, databases. oRadiation safety legislation and practice, the safe use of unsealed radioactive materials. oClinical governance and audit, NHS research strategy etc.
- The presentation of scientific findings at conferences and seminars, and their publication in peer-reviewed literature.
Skills and Abilities
- The ability to analyse and solve scientific and technical problems, particularly under pressure.
- A demonstrated commitment to, clinical research and development.
- Organisational and analytical skills.
- Committed to participating fully in the delivery of a professional, high-quality clinical service.
- Personal drive and direction, and the ability to work with some autonomy.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk