Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join us within our Nuclear Medicine department. The post holder will primarily provide support to the Clinical Scientists within the department with a number of varied and routine tasks and service development, working within a friendly, multi-disciplinary team of physicists, technologists, nurses, radiologists and admin staff.
We currently have a dedicated solid state cardiac gamma camera and three hybrid SPECT CT gamma cameras, support Sentinel Lymph Node surgery, and carry out I-131 ablation, thyrotoxic, Ra-223 and Lu-177 therapies. We provide technical support to Alliance Healthcare in the provision of a PET/CT service. There are many opportunities for service development and improvement projects.
This post would suit a technologist or radiographer with an interest in Nuclear Medicine or a physics graduate looking to move into a career in healthcare science. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to improve their skills and experience before application to the STP scheme.
Leicester is a fun and vibrant city with lots of events and culture to explore. As a midlands city, it also has good transport links to other regions.
For further information please contact:
Nicola Booth Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics
Nicola.booth@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
0300 303 1573 (ext 16331)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Participate in the day-to-day supervision of trainee technical staff assigned to Nuclear Medicine, assisting in the delivery of work-based training.
- Provide expert knowledge in the field of Nuclear Medicine, ensuring that Standard Operating Protocols and other relevant legislation are followed.
- To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team as required in the performance of duties.
- Undertake other duties assigned by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate in providing physics support to a high-quality Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Service, using complex, sophisticated imaging, non-imaging and data processing equipment, ensuring that all procedures are carried out according to written procedures and guidelines.
- Manipulates radioactive (gamma and beta emitting radioisotopes) patient samples including blood, faeces and urine.
- To assist in the amendment, and writing, of protocols and workflows used in imaging procedures and data processing.
- Participate in the programme of quality control for complex Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics.
- To prepare radioactive phantoms for quality control testing of equipment.
- To process nuclear medicine images and non-diagnostic tests for reporting.
- To follow procedures for the management of radioactive waste.
- To participate in the decontamination of Therapy rooms.
- To aid and support Clinical Scientists in the delivery of the molecular radiotherapy service.
- To prepare and manage spreadsheets and databases, used for calculation of test results and maintenance of equipment.
- Ensure that consumable stock levels are monitored and maintained.
- Ensure that all written procedures are adhered to, and participate in the identification, development, implementation and monitoring of new or revised procedures in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and other Health Care Professionals.
- Ensure effective multidisciplinary communications across the Nuclear Medicine Service, Clinical Management Groups and other Health Care Institutions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate in providing physics support to a high-quality Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Service, using complex, sophisticated imaging, non-imaging and data processing equipment, ensuring that all procedures are carried out according to written procedures and guidelines.
- Manipulates radioactive (gamma and beta emitting radioisotopes) patient samples including blood, faeces and urine.
- To assist in the amendment, and writing, of protocols and workflows used in imaging procedures and data processing.
- Participate in the programme of quality control for complex Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics.
- To prepare radioactive phantoms for quality control testing of equipment.
- To process nuclear medicine images and non-diagnostic tests for reporting.
- To follow procedures for the management of radioactive waste.
- To participate in the decontamination of Therapy rooms.
- To aid and support Clinical Scientists in the delivery of the molecular radiotherapy service.
- To prepare and manage spreadsheets and databases, used for calculation of test results and maintenance of equipment.
- Ensure that consumable stock levels are monitored and maintained.
- Ensure that all written procedures are adhered to, and participate in the identification, development, implementation and monitoring of new or revised procedures in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and other Health Care Professionals.
- Ensure effective multidisciplinary communications across the Nuclear Medicine Service, Clinical Management Groups and other Health Care Institutions.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physical Sciences or related subject
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of routine Nuclear Medicine procedures
Skills
Essential
- Experience in use of radiation equipment
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physical Sciences or related subject
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of routine Nuclear Medicine procedures
Skills
Essential
- Experience in use of radiation equipment
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).
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).
