Job summary
Radiation Physics are recruiting a Deputy Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics. We are looking for an experienced person in nuclear medicine imaging and molecular radiotherapy to lead our busy molecular radiotherapy service.
The successful candidate will be an HCPC registered clinical scientist, a certificated MPE with extensive relevant experience. We are looking for someone who could act as an RPA or RWA however support will be given for promising individuals to obtain one or more of these within an agreed timeframe.
We provide a clinical, scientific and technical service to the Diagnostic and Oncology Directorates of the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust at both Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells sites and to other Departments of the Trust as required. The Section provides a Molecular Radiotherapy Service and provision for support to PET-CT.
The department provides training across all disciplines and levels. The department supports staff undertaking HSST, STP and RCT (and equivalences) or working towards professional certifications.
There may be opportunities to be involved in Radiation Safety activities across the wider Radiation Physics group should the post holder be interested in this."
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the Nuclear Medicine Physics team to ensure that all radiation practices within the Nuclear Medicine Departments at MTW comply with regulatory requirements, national guidance and best practice.
They will use their own professional judgement when providing complex, wide-ranging expert advice to clinical staff on the optimisation of patient imaging, quality assurance, radiation dosimetry, radiation safety and the interpretation of scientific results. The highly-specialist, complex and advanced nature of this expert advice may mean that there is no immediate recourse to another clinical scientist.
In particular, the post holder will be expected to lead the molecular radiotherapy programme, including running the established services (which currently routinely includes Ra-223 Xofigo, I-131 ablation and thyrotoxicosis therapies, and occasional Lu-177 Dotatate with a view to establishing a Lu-177 PSMA service in the near future) and working with the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Head of Radiation Physics where required to continually develop the services, including introduction of novel therapies where appropriate.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at StandardLevel. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at StandardLevel. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subject
- Relevant accredited MSc or higher degree
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
- RPA2000 certification as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics
- Either RPA or RWA of working towards within agreed time frame
Desirable
- PhD in nuclear medicine physics or a related area
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post Registration clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics
- Experience of acting as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics.
- Experience in supervising a team within a scientific/clinical environment
- Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment
- Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular radiotherapy in a clinical environment.
- Expert knowledge of radiation protection, able to act as a Trust expert in area of nuclear medicine and advise on radiation protection.
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiations
- Awareness of leadership and management procedures and practices.
- In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines [e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO 9001 , RIDDOR, NAIR, COSHH, EPR, MDA/MHRA guidance, HASS]
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of quality systems
- Experience of provision of Radiation Protection Advice for areas outside of Nuclear Medicine.
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences (external regulators, managers and multi-disciplinary teams for example) in a variety of situations (conferences, Trust-wide and local meetings for example)
Desirable
- Able to understand and manage a budget and prepare effective business cases
Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of presentation of scientific papers at national and international conferences
- Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects to others and to assess learning and competency appropriately.
- Flexible, able to adjust commitments when required and work to tight deadlines
- High degree of physical accuracy and dexterity, for making precision measurements and equipment adjustments using fine tools.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subject
- Relevant accredited MSc or higher degree
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
- RPA2000 certification as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics
- Either RPA or RWA of working towards within agreed time frame
Desirable
- PhD in nuclear medicine physics or a related area
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post Registration clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics
- Experience of acting as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics.
- Experience in supervising a team within a scientific/clinical environment
- Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment
- Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular radiotherapy in a clinical environment.
- Expert knowledge of radiation protection, able to act as a Trust expert in area of nuclear medicine and advise on radiation protection.
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiations
- Awareness of leadership and management procedures and practices.
- In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines [e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO 9001 , RIDDOR, NAIR, COSHH, EPR, MDA/MHRA guidance, HASS]
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of quality systems
- Experience of provision of Radiation Protection Advice for areas outside of Nuclear Medicine.
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences (external regulators, managers and multi-disciplinary teams for example) in a variety of situations (conferences, Trust-wide and local meetings for example)
Desirable
- Able to understand and manage a budget and prepare effective business cases
Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of presentation of scientific papers at national and international conferences
- Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects to others and to assess learning and competency appropriately.
- Flexible, able to adjust commitments when required and work to tight deadlines
- High degree of physical accuracy and dexterity, for making precision measurements and equipment adjustments using fine tools.
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
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).
