Job summary
We are pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity to join the
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) Medical Physics
Department as Head of Clinical Nuclear Medicine and Bone Densitometry, a
Consultant Clinical Scientist Post at Band 8c.
It is an exciting time to join the Team; we have recently
installed a 12-headed CZT SPECT/CT System at our Sunderland site and are in the
process of procuring a second SPECT/CT camera for our Gateshead unit. Our long-term goal is to become a nationally-leading centre, taking full advantage of
our new cutting-edge equipment supported by a high-quality team. To underpin
this, we are halfway through applying for the RCR Quality Standards in Imaging
(QSI) accreditation and, in the short term, part of this role will be to
support our dedicated scientist in achieving this.
The STSFT Medical Physics Department covers
Nuclear Medicine with five Gamma cameras across three sites (Sunderland, South
Tyneside and Gateshead), Bone Densitometry at two sites (Sunderland and South
Tyneside), Vascular Ultrasound and Physiological Measurement & Clinical
Instrumentation, seeing over 14,000 patients / year. The Nuclear Medicine
service is supported by an on-site Radiopharmacy aseptic facility. This Post is
to lead and manage the Clinical Nuclear Medicine and Bone Densitometry services
across the patch with support from the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics, Head
of Medical Physics and 8 ARSAC Certificate holders.
Main duties of the job
As Head of Clinical Nuclear Medicine
and Bone densitometry, your main role will to be responsible for
the delivery of the clinical Service, provide professional leadership in its
development and be responsible for the NM Technologist/Radiographer provision
across the Department. You will act as the Clinical Governance lead
and will co-ordinate a program of clinical audit and development for the
Nuclear Medicine and Bone Densitometry services. In addition, you will deputise for, and work closely with, the Head of Medical Physics and Head of
Nuclear Medicine Physics.
You will lead a
team of around 27 members of staff including trainees and fixed-term staff. You will need to be an experienced MPE, ideally with leadership &
management experience and we will encourage further leadership & management
training as appropriate. You are expected to support and contribute
to the interpretation of complex imaging and non-imaging NM studies. Support
will be provided via close working with our Nuclear Medicine Radiologist and
Cardiologist ARSAC Certificate holders.
As a department, we are supportive of flexible
working and have a long track record of supporting the development of staff,
such as through the HSST program (including elements from this and HSS
equivalence), RPA / RWA qualification, course and conference attendance.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
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 8,600 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Bone Densitometry (BD) Clinical
Service provision within the STSFT Medical Physics units across all of the Trusts sites.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Bone Densitometry (BD) Clinical
Service provision within the STSFT Medical Physics units across all of the Trusts sites.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to work in a sterile environment.
- Willing to work outside normal hours.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post which will require frequent (weekly) visits to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, and South Tyneside Hospital.
Desirable
- Able to move heavy objects e.g. lead shielding, patients (within moving and handling guidelines).
- Driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post-registration experience in the application of physics to clinical nuclear medicine, including quality assurance and calibration procedures relating to a wide range of nuclear medicine equipment; sufficient to fulfil the role of a Medical Physics Expert.
- Experience in training and supervision of trainees.
- Experience in audit, research and development.
- Formal presentations at national and local meetings.
- Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising radiation.
- Experience of helping to develop services.
Desirable
- Nuclear medicine software applications development.
- Patient handling skills including IV administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Clinical reporting of a wide range of nuclear medicine studies.
- Experience of leading a team and successfully managing and motivating staff.
- Involvement in the procurement, commissioning and acceptance testing of a wide range of nuclear medicine equipment.
- Contribution to implementation of strategic plans and development of new techniques.
- Responsible role in Radiation Protection.
- Management of Clinical Scientists or Technologists.
- Lecturing/teaching experience at postgraduate level.
- Experience as a Radioactive Waste Adviser.
- Experience as an emergency responder to radiation incidents/exercises.
Qualifications
Essential
- First or Second Class Honours Degree in Physics or related subject.
- MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent.
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine).
- D Clin Sci Qualification or equivalent experience.
- Registration as a Medical Physics Expert.
Desirable
- Registration with the HSSR.
- Corporate membership of IPEM.
- Certificate of competence as a Radioactive Waste Adviser.
- PhD in a related subject.
- Certificate of competence as a Radiation Protection Adviser.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist in-depth knowledge of a wide range of nuclear medicine procedures, including clinical assessment.
- Knowledge of legislation, standards and protocols relating to clinical nuclear medicine work including RPA, RWA and MPE and a wider knowledge of Radiation Protection.
- Understanding of commissioning and acceptance testing, quality assurance and calibration requirements, functioning and safe use of the full range of nuclear medicine equipment.
- Ability to manage the development of a broad range of Medical Physics services including of areas outside of specific professional expertise.
- Knowledge of Governance related to Medical Physics Service delivery including related regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of Quality Management and continuous improvement cycles.
- Ability to provide scientific and clinical advice and teaching in area of expertise with accuracy and passion.
- In-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to nuclear medicine.
- Ability to make effective decisions where information may be limited, or expert opinion differs.
- Effective managerial, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective report writing and presentation skills.
- Good knowledge and ability in efficient use of a range of software packages.
- Able to promote a spirit of working together, both within the Medical Physics Service and with the service users, demonstrates respect and encourages staff.
- Compassionate, empathetic and supportive with the ability to successfully manage & motivate staff and to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
- Dynamic and innovative approach to developing services.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- A demonstrable commitment to life-long learning and CPD.
Desirable
- Knowledge of bone densitometry.
- Understanding of clinical audit and governance and its application to the services provided by the Section.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to work in a sterile environment.
- Willing to work outside normal hours.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post which will require frequent (weekly) visits to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, and South Tyneside Hospital.
Desirable
- Able to move heavy objects e.g. lead shielding, patients (within moving and handling guidelines).
- Driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post-registration experience in the application of physics to clinical nuclear medicine, including quality assurance and calibration procedures relating to a wide range of nuclear medicine equipment; sufficient to fulfil the role of a Medical Physics Expert.
- Experience in training and supervision of trainees.
- Experience in audit, research and development.
- Formal presentations at national and local meetings.
- Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising radiation.
- Experience of helping to develop services.
Desirable
- Nuclear medicine software applications development.
- Patient handling skills including IV administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Clinical reporting of a wide range of nuclear medicine studies.
- Experience of leading a team and successfully managing and motivating staff.
- Involvement in the procurement, commissioning and acceptance testing of a wide range of nuclear medicine equipment.
- Contribution to implementation of strategic plans and development of new techniques.
- Responsible role in Radiation Protection.
- Management of Clinical Scientists or Technologists.
- Lecturing/teaching experience at postgraduate level.
- Experience as a Radioactive Waste Adviser.
- Experience as an emergency responder to radiation incidents/exercises.
Qualifications
Essential
- First or Second Class Honours Degree in Physics or related subject.
- MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent.
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine).
- D Clin Sci Qualification or equivalent experience.
- Registration as a Medical Physics Expert.
Desirable
- Registration with the HSSR.
- Corporate membership of IPEM.
- Certificate of competence as a Radioactive Waste Adviser.
- PhD in a related subject.
- Certificate of competence as a Radiation Protection Adviser.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist in-depth knowledge of a wide range of nuclear medicine procedures, including clinical assessment.
- Knowledge of legislation, standards and protocols relating to clinical nuclear medicine work including RPA, RWA and MPE and a wider knowledge of Radiation Protection.
- Understanding of commissioning and acceptance testing, quality assurance and calibration requirements, functioning and safe use of the full range of nuclear medicine equipment.
- Ability to manage the development of a broad range of Medical Physics services including of areas outside of specific professional expertise.
- Knowledge of Governance related to Medical Physics Service delivery including related regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of Quality Management and continuous improvement cycles.
- Ability to provide scientific and clinical advice and teaching in area of expertise with accuracy and passion.
- In-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to nuclear medicine.
- Ability to make effective decisions where information may be limited, or expert opinion differs.
- Effective managerial, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective report writing and presentation skills.
- Good knowledge and ability in efficient use of a range of software packages.
- Able to promote a spirit of working together, both within the Medical Physics Service and with the service users, demonstrates respect and encourages staff.
- Compassionate, empathetic and supportive with the ability to successfully manage & motivate staff and to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
- Dynamic and innovative approach to developing services.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- A demonstrable commitment to life-long learning and CPD.
Desirable
- Knowledge of bone densitometry.
- Understanding of clinical audit and governance and its application to the services provided by the Section.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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