Job summary
To support the Nuclear Medicine section of Medical Physics in providing and developing a wide and comprehensive range of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT Physics services to UHSussex NHS Foundation Trust and its customers (remotely and in-person). This includes Conquest (near Hastings) and Eastbourne District General Hospital.
This MPE-level position involves acting as the duty- and therapy-duty physicist on a rotating basis. Applicants working towards MPE status may also be considered and supported in completing a portfolio.
This role also involves leading/co-ordinating the team's Molecular Radio-Therapy (MRT) work.
Main duties of the job
Effective communication with senior hospital management to chief executive level & regulators.
Line-management responsibility for band 6 pre-registration Clinical Scientists.
Lead projects as agreed with your seniors, for research and development within the service.
Assist in the provision of Medical Physics services in the field of Nuclear Medicine including SPECT-CT and PET-CT to the Trust and its customers.
Nuclear medicine study optimisation (including SPECT-CT and PET-CT).
Calculate doses to patients and/or staff following clinical or H&S incidents.
Participate in the specification, evaluation, selection, acceptance testing and commissioning of new Nuclear Medicine and PET equipment.
Perform dosimetric calculations, target doses or dose constraints, risk estimates and patient advice for research applications.
Perform audits of compliance with relevant radiation legislation.
Participate in the duty and therapy duty rotas for nuclear medicine within the Trust.
Act as MPE for molecular therapy treatments, including development of new services.
Provide image analysis support and audit.
Develop clinical & scientific protocols under the NM Quality System.
Assist in investigations for radiation incidents involving staff and/or public.
Analyse test results and produce written reports with appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or upper 2nd class) degree in a physics or closely related subject with high physics content.
- MSc in Medical/Health or Radiation Physics
Desirable
- PhD in Medical/Health Physics or Imaging
Professional Registration
Essential
- Current HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in nuclear medicine
- Accredited nuclear medicine MPE (on the RPA2000 list), or able to present credible evidence of ability to submit a portfolio within 18-months of employment.
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Evidence of organising and carrying out training of NHS STP trainee Clinical Scientists.
Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of the performance and safety aspects of diagnostic imaging equipment using unsealed sources.
- Proficient use of specialist equipment related software.
- Evidence of participation in UK clinical trials and up to date GCP training.
- Full UK driving licence
- Expert knowledge of UK radiation protection law
- Excellent oral & written communication (in English) with patients & all grades of staff.
- Ability to perform acceptance, commissioning and routine testing of a range of nuclear medicine equipment, including SPECT, SPECT-CT and PET-CT.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in academic research and/or service development projects.
- Experience of using Hermes, GE Xeleris and Siemens Symbia platforms.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or upper 2nd class) degree in a physics or closely related subject with high physics content.
- MSc in Medical/Health or Radiation Physics
Desirable
- PhD in Medical/Health Physics or Imaging
Professional Registration
Essential
- Current HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in nuclear medicine
- Accredited nuclear medicine MPE (on the RPA2000 list), or able to present credible evidence of ability to submit a portfolio within 18-months of employment.
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Evidence of organising and carrying out training of NHS STP trainee Clinical Scientists.
Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of the performance and safety aspects of diagnostic imaging equipment using unsealed sources.
- Proficient use of specialist equipment related software.
- Evidence of participation in UK clinical trials and up to date GCP training.
- Full UK driving licence
- Expert knowledge of UK radiation protection law
- Excellent oral & written communication (in English) with patients & all grades of staff.
- Ability to perform acceptance, commissioning and routine testing of a range of nuclear medicine equipment, including SPECT, SPECT-CT and PET-CT.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in academic research and/or service development projects.
- Experience of using Hermes, GE Xeleris and Siemens Symbia platforms.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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).
