Job summary
Senior Clinical Scientist MPE - RADIOISOTOPES - BAND 8A
This opportunity has arisen, for an enthusiastic, motivated, clinical scientist to join our Radioisotope Physics team. We provide support to radioisotope services in various departments, including oncology, nuclear medicine and PET/CT, nuclear cardiology, laboratories etc.
Main duties of the job
Candidates for this post must be registered Clinical Scientists or working towards registration and ideally be registered as MPE but candidates with less experience would also be considered and offered support with their portfolios to gain registration/certification. They will provide clinical, scientific and technical expert advice and specialist training in support of the above services and undertake the IRMER duty holder role of a Medical Physics Expert (MPE). They will be strongly encouraged to participate in R&D projects and be involved in the radiation protection support. Experience of working in a clinical setting is essential but candidates with less experience will be considered for employment at a lower band.
About us
We support 5 SPECT gamma cameras (4 with CT), 2 PET / CT scanners and a new digital dedicated cardiac scanner. 3 gamma cameras and 1 PET/CT scanner are due for replacement with the latest technology in the next 12 months. The clinical services we support provide a wide range of radionuclide therapies and diagnostic imaging and non-imaging tests. In addition, the group is very involved in the provision of radiation protection support to all departments using radioisotopes. The section also provides support to a large number of clinical trials, including novel PET and SPECT tracers and new therapeutic techniques. Our groups has strong collaborative relationships with several industry partners. and this is an excellent opportunity to join a large collaborative team with strong research links and potential lecturing opportunities in the MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology course at the University of Oxford. For informal discussion about the post, please contact Aida Hallam, Head of Radioisotope Physics on 01865 235341 (aida.hallam@ouh.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this post are to:
Undertake the IRMER duty holder role of a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Radioisotope Physics. Provide clinical, scientific and technical expert advice and specialist training in support of the above clinical services. Ensure the correct operation of a range of nuclear medicine imaging equipment, and isotope calibration equipment. Carry out highly complex procedures, introducing new techniques, setting up and optimising clinical protocols and participate in service improvement and applied research projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this post are to:
Undertake the IRMER duty holder role of a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Radioisotope Physics. Provide clinical, scientific and technical expert advice and specialist training in support of the above clinical services. Ensure the correct operation of a range of nuclear medicine imaging equipment, and isotope calibration equipment. Carry out highly complex procedures, introducing new techniques, setting up and optimising clinical protocols and participate in service improvement and applied research projects.
Person Specification
Scientific grades
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject (E)
- Relevant MSc or higher degree (E)
- Completion of STP or equivalent (E)
- ASC Certificate of completion (E)
Scientific/ Technical/ Special
Essential
- Sufficient knowledge and experience to be registered as MPE (E)
- Specialist level of theoretical and practical knowledge of working procedures and practices for Radioisotope Physics.(E)
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of specialist Nuclear medicine equipment, (E)
Clinical
Essential
- In-depth understanding of patient and staff risks and equipment and procedures used in Nuclear medicine (E)
- Extensive and developed knowledge of clinical procedures and practices in Nuclear medicine. (E)
- Advanced knowledge of issues arising from clinical practice and their implications for Radioisotope physics practices. (E)
- Able to undertake radiation risk assessments and assessment of suitability for treatment of patients, staff new services or research (E)
Legislation
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines. (E)
- Able to act as MPE (E)
Communication
Essential
- Able communicate at all levels highly complex information with many staff groups, patients and their relatives (E)
- Able to write and present scientific papers. (E)
- Able to train groups of other professional staff (E)
Person Specification
Scientific grades
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject (E)
- Relevant MSc or higher degree (E)
- Completion of STP or equivalent (E)
- ASC Certificate of completion (E)
Scientific/ Technical/ Special
Essential
- Sufficient knowledge and experience to be registered as MPE (E)
- Specialist level of theoretical and practical knowledge of working procedures and practices for Radioisotope Physics.(E)
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of specialist Nuclear medicine equipment, (E)
Clinical
Essential
- In-depth understanding of patient and staff risks and equipment and procedures used in Nuclear medicine (E)
- Extensive and developed knowledge of clinical procedures and practices in Nuclear medicine. (E)
- Advanced knowledge of issues arising from clinical practice and their implications for Radioisotope physics practices. (E)
- Able to undertake radiation risk assessments and assessment of suitability for treatment of patients, staff new services or research (E)
Legislation
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines. (E)
- Able to act as MPE (E)
Communication
Essential
- Able communicate at all levels highly complex information with many staff groups, patients and their relatives (E)
- Able to write and present scientific papers. (E)
- Able to train groups of other professional staff (E)
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).
