Radiotherapy Physics Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated person to support the technical and practical aspects of delivering highly complex Molecular Radiotherapy treatments.

The post holder will work as part of a wider team of scientists, technologists, specialist radiographers and nursing staff to support the maintenance of scientific equipment, manage practical radiation protection measures, and ensure patient pathways are maintained efficiently.

If you are interested in developing a career in healthcare science, with a particular interest in the medical use of radiation, this post could be for you! Training will be provided, although scientific qualifications or experience in a healthcare science role would be advantageous. Team working, a practical hands-on approach and flexibility are all key attributes for the successful candidate.

Please note that due to a high volume of applications received, this vacancy will now close on 10th of August at 23:59. You are advised to immediately submit your application.

Main duties of the job

The Molecular Radiotherapy Service at UCLH delivers around 150 in-patient administrations per year to both adult and paediatric patients. These include I131 for thyroid cancer, I 131 miBG for neuroendocrine cancer, Lu177-Dotatate, and Y90 labelled antibody therapy. Further administrations e.g. I-131 for thyrotoxicosis, 90Y- Microspheres for Selective Internal Radiotherapy are delivered by the Nuclear Medicine department.

Ten protected side rooms are provided in the UCLH building, with six of these in regular clinical use.

The post holder will be one of a team supporting administration of the radiopharmaceuticals, monitoring and discharge of patients and environmental monitoring.

The successful candidate will work with a variety of healthcare professionals and will need to communicate directly with patients also. Good communication skills are essential.

The Molecular Radiotherapy team is actively engaged in research and has close links with UCL. New therapies as part of clinical trials are supported by the service.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.