Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Physics Technologist

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Job summary

We are seeking a full-time Band 6 Medical Physics Technologist to provide maternity leave cover for 12 months in the Nuclear Medicine Section of the Medical Physics Department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford.

You will join our large team of dynamic and friendly Medical Physicists and technologists who provide scientific support to the Royal Surrey County Hospital, five regional Nuclear Medicine Departments and a number of private clients. At the Royal Surrey the Physics team supports three SPECT/CT gamma cameras (including one digital CZT system), as well as running a comprehensive Molecular Radiotherapy service (including I-131 for benign and malignant thyroid disease, Y-90 SIRT, Y-90 synovectomy, Lu-177 DOTATATE, Ra-223 Xofigo and Lu-177 PSMA). We act as MPEs for the privately-run local PET/CT unit, which houses a new "digital" PET/CT system. Through our external contracts, we support a number of other SPECT/CT and PET/CT scanning services, as well as cutting-edge private molecular radiotherapy services.

You will be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Nuclear Medicine, have a flexible approach to your duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently in a busy clinical environment.

Main duties of the job

This role encompasses all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and the post holder will assist in the development of the service in response to scientific and clinical demand. The post holder's work will be supervised and signed-off by a registered Clinical Scientist or Medical Physics Expert as appropriate.The post holder will assist in the preparation and administration of Molecular Radiotherapy procedures, including associated dosimetry. In addition, the post holder will routinely carry out quality control tests on a range of radiation detection and medical imaging equipment, including SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems. The post holder must strive to ensure that the principles of good radiation safety are practiced and that relevant statutory regulations are complied with. The post holder will liaise closely with the Trust's Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) and Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA), as well as clinicians holding Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) licenses. A key part of the role is to support the development and implementation of new procedures and techniques, which includes both routine service development, as well as contributing towards on-going clinical trials of Nuclear Medicine procedures. The post holder will work closely with other staff groups in the multi-disciplinary Nuclear Medicine team and with various other staff throughout the Trust.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Details

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AGB-EMF17334

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post forms part of the Nuclear Medicine Physics section of the Medical Physics Department. The section provides specialist scientific support and expert advice to the diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine service at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. The section also provides scientific support services to a number of other NHS and private Nuclear Medicine departments across the South East of England. The post holder will work as part of a highly skilled team of scientists to ensure that a safe, high-quality and proactive Nuclear Medicine service is provided at the Royal Surrey and other department supported by the team.

Working in the main department at Guildford and also providing support to the outside centres, you will be involved in all aspects of the clinical service including equipment quality assurance, imaging, in-vitro tests, molecular radiotherapy and support for the PET/CT units. Involvement in research and development projects will be encouraged.

We are active in clinical and academic research, participating in a number of molecular radiotherapy clinical trials. We also have a joint post with the National Physical Laboratory within the team, and close links to the University of Surrey. Training and development is actively supported, including course and conference attendance and STP and HSST training.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post forms part of the Nuclear Medicine Physics section of the Medical Physics Department. The section provides specialist scientific support and expert advice to the diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine service at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. The section also provides scientific support services to a number of other NHS and private Nuclear Medicine departments across the South East of England. The post holder will work as part of a highly skilled team of scientists to ensure that a safe, high-quality and proactive Nuclear Medicine service is provided at the Royal Surrey and other department supported by the team.

Working in the main department at Guildford and also providing support to the outside centres, you will be involved in all aspects of the clinical service including equipment quality assurance, imaging, in-vitro tests, molecular radiotherapy and support for the PET/CT units. Involvement in research and development projects will be encouraged.

We are active in clinical and academic research, participating in a number of molecular radiotherapy clinical trials. We also have a joint post with the National Physical Laboratory within the team, and close links to the University of Surrey. Training and development is actively supported, including course and conference attendance and STP and HSST training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree or equivalent in Physics and/or Medical Physics

Desirable

  • Relevant MSc in Physical science or Medical Physics

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic physics underpinning nuclear medicine

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working procedures and practices in the field of Nuclear Medicine, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience
  • Practical experience with Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment, computer applications and radiation instrumentation
  • Specialised knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for Nuclear Medicine diagnosis and therapy
  • High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from use of radioactive materials and equipment failure.
  • In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, including: IRR, IR(ME)R, EPR, CDG
  • Knowledge of research techniques
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree or equivalent in Physics and/or Medical Physics

Desirable

  • Relevant MSc in Physical science or Medical Physics

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic physics underpinning nuclear medicine

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working procedures and practices in the field of Nuclear Medicine, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience
  • Practical experience with Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment, computer applications and radiation instrumentation
  • Specialised knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for Nuclear Medicine diagnosis and therapy
  • High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from use of radioactive materials and equipment failure.
  • In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, including: IRR, IR(ME)R, EPR, CDG
  • Knowledge of research techniques

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Nuclear Medicine

James Scuffham

james.scuffham@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AGB-EMF17334

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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