Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team providing Nuclear Medicine and 3D Imaging Laboratory (3DLab) services to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STH).
In addition, this team provides Nuclear Medicine scientific support to other NHS Trusts in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Barnsley and Doncaster, to the local PET-CT provider, and to the University of Sheffield PET/MR scanning centre.
The successful candidate will provide scientific support as part of this large and friendly team, working alongside other Clinical Scientists and with the larger multidisciplinary team providing Nuclear Medicine services.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will be state registered Clinical Scientists (band 7) specialising in nuclear medicine and/or multimodality imaging who have demonstrated an ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Appointment at pre-registration level (band 6) may be considered for candidates nearing completion of STP or equivalent training / able to obtain registration on completion.
The Nuclear Medicine service at STH is a large and comprehensive service with expertise in imaging, non-imaging and therapy; 6,000 investigations are undertaken per year. It is a four-camera department with a dedicated radionuclide therapy suite at the Weston Park Hospital site with major works nearing completion to create a fit-for-future combined imaging and therapy unit to enable expansion of therapy services and to support full dosimetry services.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
The department also has a strong record of involvement with a number of local, national and international research trials.
Candidates will also have the opportunity to join the 3DLab at STH, a leader in the field for the UK providing bespoke and routine advanced image processing and visualisation analysis for CT, MR, PET and SPECT imaging for a range of clinical and research applications including new applications in Machine Learning / AI. It also has an Additive Manufacturing service providing support for surgical treatment planning which works alongside academic and engineering partners.
Sheffield offers all the benefits of a vibrant university city while its location on the edge of the Peak District means that there is easy access to countryside with renowned walking, cycling and climbing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 6 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 7.
Due to the Christmas period interviews will be held on the 10th January 2024. If anyone would like to visit the department in advance then please email shelley.redgate@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 6 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 7.
Due to the Christmas period interviews will be held on the 10th January 2024. If anyone would like to visit the department in advance then please email shelley.redgate@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree at a minimum of 2(ii) in Physics or equivalent.
- Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD.
- Training and experience to support imminent registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Masters degree or equivalent in Medical Physics / relevant subject area. (Band 7)
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health Professions Council (Band 7)
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent in Medical Physics / relevant subject area.
- PhD or equivalent level of knowledge/expertise in Nuclear Medicine (Band 7)
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in nuclear medicine or related clinical science with evidence of scientific activity and proven ability in a hospital environment or equivalent. It is generally expected that part of this experience will have been gained through structured basic and advanced clinical scientist training programmes.
- Some knowledge of the legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the practice of nuclear medicine
- An understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to nuclear medicine.
- Good knowledge of the legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the practice of nuclear medicine (Band 7)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree at a minimum of 2(ii) in Physics or equivalent.
- Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD.
- Training and experience to support imminent registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Masters degree or equivalent in Medical Physics / relevant subject area. (Band 7)
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health Professions Council (Band 7)
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent in Medical Physics / relevant subject area.
- PhD or equivalent level of knowledge/expertise in Nuclear Medicine (Band 7)
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in nuclear medicine or related clinical science with evidence of scientific activity and proven ability in a hospital environment or equivalent. It is generally expected that part of this experience will have been gained through structured basic and advanced clinical scientist training programmes.
- Some knowledge of the legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the practice of nuclear medicine
- An understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to nuclear medicine.
- Good knowledge of the legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the practice of nuclear medicine (Band 7)
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).
