Job summary
We have a unique opportunity for a permanent Band 8A Principal Clinical Scientist and Medical Physics Expert to join our Nuclear Medicine Physics team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist working at MPE-level, and looking to progress their career working in a major teaching hospital with excellent opportunities for research and development.
The successful candidate will join a friendly team of 6 other NucMed scientists that develop and deliver Nuclear Medicine and PET services at Southampton and the surrounding areas. We support a broad diagnostic service and a rapidly growing radionuclide therapy service which currently includes Radioiodine, Radium, PRRT, SIRT and PSMA therapies. We also engage in independent research, support clinical trials across oncology and neurology, and evaluate novel radiopharmaceuticals produced in our on-site state of the art Radio pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
You will support and develop our Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET services and our expanding Radionuclide Therapy service as a Medical Physics Expert and contribute to the groups growing involvement in clinical research. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help deliver and develop Nuclear Medicine services at Southampton and the surrounding areas. We offer the successful candidate flexible working hours, with the potential for a mixture of on-site and remote working. We provide ongoing development opportunities with involvement in research, academic and clinical teaching and supervision, encouraging continuous professional development.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
You must be a State Registered Clinical Scientist and a certified Medical Physics Expert for Nuclear Medicine physics services. It is anticipated that you will have in depth knowledge of current practice in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and experience of providing complex scientific advice. Experience of practical radionuclide therapy dosimetry is also essential. On occasion, you will be expected to travel between customers by car and ferry / plane. Candidates working towards MPE certification post HCPC registration will be considered for appointment and are encouraged to get in touch by email or telephone to discuss their situation. For all informal enquiries please contact Dr Sofia Michopoulou, Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics at sofia.michopoulou@uhs.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
You will support and develop our Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET services and our expanding Radionuclide Therapy service as a Medical Physics Expert and contribute to the groups growing involvement in clinical research. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help deliver and develop Nuclear Medicine services at Southampton and the surrounding areas. We offer the successful candidate flexible working hours, with the potential for a mixture of on-site and remote working. We provide ongoing development opportunities with involvement in research, academic and clinical teaching and supervision, encouraging continuous professional development.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
You must be a State Registered Clinical Scientist and a certified Medical Physics Expert for Nuclear Medicine physics services. It is anticipated that you will have in depth knowledge of current practice in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and experience of providing complex scientific advice. Experience of practical radionuclide therapy dosimetry is also essential. On occasion, you will be expected to travel between customers by car and ferry / plane. Candidates working towards MPE certification post HCPC registration will be considered for appointment and are encouraged to get in touch by email or telephone to discuss their situation. For all informal enquiries please contact Dr Sofia Michopoulou, Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics at sofia.michopoulou@uhs.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in physics or appropriate subject
- Masters degree in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging or appropriate subject
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
- RPA2000 Certified Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- PhD in a related field
- Corporate IPEM membership
- Chartered Scientist (CSi)
- Post-graduate research expertise in a related field
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of applying IRMER2017 and IRR2017 in nuclear medicine
- Used to working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET applications, including the development of imaging protocols
- Practical experience in Radiation Protection related to NM and PET
- Experience in QA for SPECT, PET, radionuclide calibrators, intraoperative probes, and gamma counters
- Evidence of working at MPE level in diagnostic nuclear medicine, PET and radionuclide therapy
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in physics or appropriate subject
- Masters degree in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging or appropriate subject
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
- RPA2000 Certified Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- PhD in a related field
- Corporate IPEM membership
- Chartered Scientist (CSi)
- Post-graduate research expertise in a related field
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of applying IRMER2017 and IRR2017 in nuclear medicine
- Used to working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET applications, including the development of imaging protocols
- Practical experience in Radiation Protection related to NM and PET
- Experience in QA for SPECT, PET, radionuclide calibrators, intraoperative probes, and gamma counters
- Evidence of working at MPE level in diagnostic nuclear medicine, PET and radionuclide therapy
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
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).
