Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You will support our Clinical Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine, PET and Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) services and contribute to the group's growing involvement in research. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help deliver 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.
About us
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We have a unique opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Scientist to join our Nuclear Medicine Physics team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term maternity cover for 12 months. We are looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist to join our team in the Nuclear Medicine Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Nuclear Medicine Physicist to work in a major teaching centre with excellent opportunities for research and development.
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.
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.
The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Ideally you will be an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist for Nuclear Medicine Physics. It is anticipated that you will have in depth knowledge of current practice in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and experience of providing scientific advice. Experience of practical Radiation Protection and radionuclide therapy dosimetry are also essential. On occasion, you will be expected to travel between customers by car, ferry and/or plane.
Candidates working towards HCPC registration will be considered for appointment at an appropriate band and are encouraged get in touch by email or telephone to discuss their situation. For all informal enquiries please contact Sofia Michopoulou Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics at sofia.michopoulou@uhs.nhs.uk or Anna Chilcott, Deputy Lead for Nuclear Medicine Physics at anna.chilcott@uhs.nhs.uk.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability.
As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. Youll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health.
UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Ideally you will be an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist for Nuclear Medicine Physics. It is anticipated that you will have in depth knowledge of current practice in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and experience of providing scientific advice. Experience of practical Radiation Protection and radionuclide therapy dosimetry are also essential. On occasion, you will be expected to travel between customers by car, ferry and/or plane.
Candidates working towards HCPC registration will be considered for appointment at an appropriate band and are encouraged get in touch by email or telephone to discuss their situation. For all informal enquiries please contact Sofia Michopoulou Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics at sofia.michopoulou@uhs.nhs.uk or Anna Chilcott, Deputy Lead for Nuclear Medicine Physics at anna.chilcott@uhs.nhs.uk.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability.
As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. Youll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health.
UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Honours degree in physics or relevant subject (or equivalent)
- Masters degree (or equivalent) in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging or appropriate subject
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (or formal training to enable registration)
Desirable
- PhD in a related field
- Corporate Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) membership
- Chartered Scientist (CSi)
- Post-graduate research expertise in a related field
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Work with ionising radiation
- Used to working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET applications
- Experience in Radionuclide Therapy and Dosimetry
- Practical experience in Radiation Protection related to NM and PET
Desirable
- Experience across a range of scientific disciplines/ technologies
- Evidence of research experience
- Specialist knowledge and experience in image analysis and processing
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Analytical skills for the highly complex analysis of patient studies and research and development data
- Strong numerical and statistical skills. This includes the ability to use spreadsheets and statistics software packages
- Writing skills for producing scientific papers and reports.
- Oral and written presentation skills at local, national and international scientific meetings.
- Ability to show initiative
- Ability to think logically
- Proficiency in operating a variety of medical image processing systems
- Knowledge of general IT software packages (MS Office).
Desirable
- IDL / Python proficient
- Experience with nuclear medicine image processing software
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Honours degree in physics or relevant subject (or equivalent)
- Masters degree (or equivalent) in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging or appropriate subject
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (or formal training to enable registration)
Desirable
- PhD in a related field
- Corporate Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) membership
- Chartered Scientist (CSi)
- Post-graduate research expertise in a related field
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Work with ionising radiation
- Used to working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET applications
- Experience in Radionuclide Therapy and Dosimetry
- Practical experience in Radiation Protection related to NM and PET
Desirable
- Experience across a range of scientific disciplines/ technologies
- Evidence of research experience
- Specialist knowledge and experience in image analysis and processing
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Analytical skills for the highly complex analysis of patient studies and research and development data
- Strong numerical and statistical skills. This includes the ability to use spreadsheets and statistics software packages
- Writing skills for producing scientific papers and reports.
- Oral and written presentation skills at local, national and international scientific meetings.
- Ability to show initiative
- Ability to think logically
- Proficiency in operating a variety of medical image processing systems
- Knowledge of general IT software packages (MS Office).
Desirable
- IDL / Python proficient
- Experience with nuclear medicine image processing software
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).
