Job summary
The post holder will be a member of a team of scientists providing comprehensive scientific support to the Nuclear Medicine service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and external customers, including the Nottingham PET/CT Centre. They will be expected to have a high level of specialist clinical-scientific knowledge to enable them to support the delivery of safe and efficient services.
The role will involve contributions to all scientific aspects of the service including supporting a wide range of clinical procedures (diagnostic and therapeutic), radiopharmacy, performance and analysis of quality assurance tests, teaching, service development and research, and maintenance of the quality management system.
The post holder will undertake activities at both Nottingham City Hospital and QMC, and will be required to travel to the sites of external customers as required.
We welcome applications from scientists still working through the STP training scheme but you must be within 18 months of completion. You would be appointed on Annex 21 of Band 7 until completion.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Participating in the QA programme for equipment in the section. Performing radio-pharmaceutical product release. Image analysis of Nuclear Medicine investigations in preparation for reporting. Quantitative analysis of patient investigations and reporting where appropriate. Providing scientific support to staff and patients in the nuclear medicine clinics. Supporting the delivery of the molecular radionuclide therapy service. Maintenance of the Nuclear Medicine quality management system. Involved in the training and development of staff within the Nuclear Medicine Section. Participation in service development, research, and audit.
About us
Our Vision: Outstanding in health outcomes and patient and staff experience..
Our promises:
Patients- We will ensure our patients receive consistently high quality, safe care with outstanding outcomes and experience
People- We will build on our position as an employer of choice; with an engaged, developed and empowered team that puts patient care at the heart of everything it does
Places- We will invest in our estate, equipment and digital infrastructure to support the delivery of high quality patient care
Performance- We will consistently achieve our performance standards and make the best use of resources to contribute to an affordable healthcare system
Partners- We will support the improvement of the health of the communities we serve through strong system leadership and innovative partnerships to deliver integrated models of care
Potential- We will deliver world-class research and education and transform health through innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical & Scientific
Be responsible for providing scientific support to the nuclear medicine clinics according to the duty physicist rota and as required at other times.
Communicate information regarding investigations to patients, and if appropriate their carers.Communicate with referring doctors regarding the investigations, including providing information on the investigation to aid their interpretation.
Work closely with radiologists, technologists and other staff to optimise patient investigations and image processing procedures.
To participate in the quality assurance (QA) programme within Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.
Initiate and participate in research and development in the Nuclear Medicine Section and in other Trust and academic departments as agreed with the Head of Section.
Teaching, training and research
Involved in the delivery of training to clinical scientists and technologists on training schemes and others students.
Present original work at meetings and conferences and in publication. Present seminars and feedback on meetings. Encourage, instigate and participate in research and innovation projects and audit.
Professional
Participate in Continuing Professional Development to maintain Health & Care Professional Council registration.
Ensure all activities are carried out in line with national regulations and local policies and procedures.
The post holder will behave courteously and professionally at all times.
Prioritise and manage own workload and meet agreed objectives. Perform other appropriate duties which may be required from time to time by the Head of Section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical & Scientific
Be responsible for providing scientific support to the nuclear medicine clinics according to the duty physicist rota and as required at other times.
Communicate information regarding investigations to patients, and if appropriate their carers.Communicate with referring doctors regarding the investigations, including providing information on the investigation to aid their interpretation.
Work closely with radiologists, technologists and other staff to optimise patient investigations and image processing procedures.
To participate in the quality assurance (QA) programme within Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.
Initiate and participate in research and development in the Nuclear Medicine Section and in other Trust and academic departments as agreed with the Head of Section.
Teaching, training and research
Involved in the delivery of training to clinical scientists and technologists on training schemes and others students.
Present original work at meetings and conferences and in publication. Present seminars and feedback on meetings. Encourage, instigate and participate in research and innovation projects and audit.
Professional
Participate in Continuing Professional Development to maintain Health & Care Professional Council registration.
Ensure all activities are carried out in line with national regulations and local policies and procedures.
The post holder will behave courteously and professionally at all times.
Prioritise and manage own workload and meet agreed objectives. Perform other appropriate duties which may be required from time to time by the Head of Section.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of STP (or equivalent) or able to complete within 15 months
Desirable
- HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with a wide range of nuclear medicine investigations
Desirable
- Experience in molecular radionuclide therapy
- Experience in PET/CT
- Able to demonstrate R&I activity
- Coding experience
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, their carers and clinical colleagues
- Able to present scientific papers at conference/meetings
- Able to discuss complex equipment performance issues with manufacturers and suppliers
- Able to work as part of a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations, including equipment faults and patients
- Able to analyse and interpret complex data
- Able to review and critically appraise emerging scientific literature
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own work
- Able to design and manage R & D projects
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to make accurate and precise equipment performance measurements
- Able to handle and manipulate radioactivity safely
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Be able to work across both Nuclear Medicine departments at NUH (Nottingham City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre)
Desirable
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of STP (or equivalent) or able to complete within 15 months
Desirable
- HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with a wide range of nuclear medicine investigations
Desirable
- Experience in molecular radionuclide therapy
- Experience in PET/CT
- Able to demonstrate R&I activity
- Coding experience
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, their carers and clinical colleagues
- Able to present scientific papers at conference/meetings
- Able to discuss complex equipment performance issues with manufacturers and suppliers
- Able to work as part of a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations, including equipment faults and patients
- Able to analyse and interpret complex data
- Able to review and critically appraise emerging scientific literature
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own work
- Able to design and manage R & D projects
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to make accurate and precise equipment performance measurements
- Able to handle and manipulate radioactivity safely
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Be able to work across both Nuclear Medicine departments at NUH (Nottingham City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre)
Desirable
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).
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).