Job summary
We are recruiting for a Clinical Scientist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
You will join a dedicated, multi-professional team who share one vision - we put our patients at the heart of the outstanding care we provide and who can help provide scientific and clinical support to our comprehensive service.
The Nuclear Medicine Department, part of the Radiation Services group at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging and in-vitro investigations together with molecular radiotherapies. A new SPECT/CT imaging suite has been recently installed to support the introduction of dosimetry for our therapies. In addition to the clinical service at the Cancer Centre, we provide scientific, technical and radiation protection advice and support to nuclear medicine services at nine NHS Trusts throughout North West London and the Home Counties.
Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to participate in the delivery of the clinical nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapy service providing scientific and technical support. Following a period of training you will administer oral radionuclide therapies for patients with benign and malignant thyroid disease.
You will work closely with the Lead Clinical Scientists and Lead Practitioner to develop SPECT/CT image processing and analysis protocols. Working under the guidance and supervision of the RPA/RWA/MPE's you will provide nuclear medicine physics support to other hospitals and you will be expected to travel to these hospitals on a regular basis.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd Class) Honours degree in a relevant subject (physics or engineering).
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant branch of physics or medical physics to the level of at least a Master's degree (MSc)
- State registration with the Health & Care Professions Council, as a Clinical Scientist.
Desirable
- Completion of Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent.
- Applicants that can demonstrate they are close to completion of training and registration may be considered for initial appointment on band 6 until they have qualified and registered.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Specialised training and practical experience in Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Protection.
- Specialised training and practical experience in the use and quality assurance testing of a range of highly technical equipment
- Experience in computing relevant to Nuclear Medicine.
Desirable
- Experience in SPECT/CT imaging
- Experience in Nuclear Medicine therapy procedures
- Experience in radiopharmacy and / or cell labelling
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use own judgement involving complex facts that require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options as, for example, in analysing the results of scientific measurements or processes, which may conflict, and deciding upon an appropriate course of action.
- Able to use Excel, Word etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.
Desirable
- Able to use and develop clinical applications software.
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of imaging and therapy techniques and procedures used in nuclear medicine
- Knowledge and understanding of patient and staff risks arising from use of ionising radiation with unsealed radionuclides, including equipment failure, procedural defects and human error.
- Specialist knowledge of radiation protection legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of principles and practice of radiopharmacy and in-vitro diagnostic tests
- Knowledge of good clinical practice as applied to research studies
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to make accurate measurements using specialised equipment.
- Flexibility and ability to deal with complicated and unpredictable situations
- Ability to work in a team.
- Must have a full UK driving licence and the use of a car.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd Class) Honours degree in a relevant subject (physics or engineering).
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant branch of physics or medical physics to the level of at least a Master's degree (MSc)
- State registration with the Health & Care Professions Council, as a Clinical Scientist.
Desirable
- Completion of Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent.
- Applicants that can demonstrate they are close to completion of training and registration may be considered for initial appointment on band 6 until they have qualified and registered.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Specialised training and practical experience in Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Protection.
- Specialised training and practical experience in the use and quality assurance testing of a range of highly technical equipment
- Experience in computing relevant to Nuclear Medicine.
Desirable
- Experience in SPECT/CT imaging
- Experience in Nuclear Medicine therapy procedures
- Experience in radiopharmacy and / or cell labelling
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use own judgement involving complex facts that require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options as, for example, in analysing the results of scientific measurements or processes, which may conflict, and deciding upon an appropriate course of action.
- Able to use Excel, Word etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.
Desirable
- Able to use and develop clinical applications software.
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of imaging and therapy techniques and procedures used in nuclear medicine
- Knowledge and understanding of patient and staff risks arising from use of ionising radiation with unsealed radionuclides, including equipment failure, procedural defects and human error.
- Specialist knowledge of radiation protection legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of principles and practice of radiopharmacy and in-vitro diagnostic tests
- Knowledge of good clinical practice as applied to research studies
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to make accurate measurements using specialised equipment.
- Flexibility and ability to deal with complicated and unpredictable situations
- Ability to work in a team.
- Must have a full UK driving licence and the use of a car.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
