Job summary
We are seeking a Clinical Scientist to work full-time
in Nuclear Medicine Physics at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in
Guildford. The post is offered at Band 7
for appointment as a Clinical Scientist, but applications are encouraged from
trainees working towards registration.
Our existing team of 22 dynamic and friendly medical
physicists, technologists, nurses, trainees, and administrators provide
scientific and clinical 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 currently support a further eight gamma cameras
(including two SPECT/CT systems), eight PET/CT scanners, as well as
cutting-edge private molecular radiotherapy services. 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
For further information on these
please contact James Scuffham, Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics on 01483 406708
or james.scuffham@nhs.net.
About us
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
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 the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will liaise closely with the Administration of Radioactive
Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) licensed practitioners at each site responsible
for delivering the clinical service. As
part of the duty physics rota, the post holder will be actively involved in
coordinating and administering radionuclide therapies. 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 postholder will liaise closely
with the Trusts Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) and Radioactive Waste
Advisor (RWA), and will act as the lead physicist for at least one other
nuclear medicine centre in the region for which RSCH provides Medical Physics
support. 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 ongoing 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will liaise closely with the Administration of Radioactive
Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) licensed practitioners at each site responsible
for delivering the clinical service. As
part of the duty physics rota, the post holder will be actively involved in
coordinating and administering radionuclide therapies. 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 postholder will liaise closely
with the Trusts Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) and Radioactive Waste
Advisor (RWA), and will act as the lead physicist for at least one other
nuclear medicine centre in the region for which RSCH provides Medical Physics
support. 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 ongoing 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree or equivalent in Physics, Medical Physics or equivalent Physical Science subject.
Desirable
- Relevant MSc in Physical science or Medical Physics
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in the field of Nuclear Medicine, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience
- Specialist training on and practical experience with a wide range of Nuclear Medicine equipment and computer applications.
- Specialised knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for Nuclear Medicine diagnosis and therapy
- Expert knowledge of Nuclear Medicine Physics, including therapy procedures and practices.
- 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, MARS (ARSAC), EPR
Desirable
- Knowledge of research techniques
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree or equivalent in Physics, Medical Physics or equivalent Physical Science subject.
Desirable
- Relevant MSc in Physical science or Medical Physics
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in the field of Nuclear Medicine, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience
- Specialist training on and practical experience with a wide range of Nuclear Medicine equipment and computer applications.
- Specialised knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for Nuclear Medicine diagnosis and therapy
- Expert knowledge of Nuclear Medicine Physics, including therapy procedures and practices.
- 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, MARS (ARSAC), EPR
Desirable
- 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.
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).
