Job summary
We would be happy to consider applications from candidates who are currently working in Nuclear Medicine Physics within the NHS and could achieve the requirements of this role within a maximum of 4 years. If successful, such a candidate would be recruited into the annex 21 training pathway with targeted objectives that would need to be met to progress to the substantive post.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic HCPC registered Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientist to apply for a Principal Clinical Scientist post based at Singleton Hospital, Swansea.
The Department of Nuclear Medicine at Singleton Hospital is part of the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering service and has close academic links with the neighbouring Swansea University. It is a busy seafront department which offers a range of diagnostic investigations and radionuclide therapies. On site, we have two SPECT-CT scanning rooms (GE StarGuide and GE 870DR), a regional Radiopharmacy service, an inpatient radionuclide therapy room, a mobile PET-CT service (static PET-CT service anticipated 2024) and a bone densitometry service. The Clinical Scientist team provide scientific and Medical Physics Expert (MPE) support to both the Singleton Hospital site and to Radiology based Nuclear Medicine services within Swansea Bay, Hywel Dda and Cwm Taf University Health Boards.
The post-holder will provide NM MPE and scientific support and will take responsibility for specialist equipment management. They will take an active role in advancing research activities in Nuclear Medicine and will have the opportunity to lecture at MSc level. This is an exciting opportunity to take part and lead change in a fast developing setting, including optimising use of the GE Starguide SPECT-CT system, expansion of radionuclide therapy services and working towards a static PET-CT scanner installation.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will play a key role in service maintenance and development, will act as a Medical Physics Expert in Nuclear Medicine and will liaise closely with the Trust's Radiation Protection Adviser to ensure that work is carried out in accordance with National legislation and guidelines.
The post-holder will maintain a quality assurance program for Nuclear Medicine equipment and give radiation protection advice to both staff and patients with regard to Nuclear Medicine procedures. The post-holder will take responsibility for optimisation of image quality of diagnostic studies and authorise technical reports. The post-holder will implement new work practices, provide relevant staff training, coordinate and advance research and liaise with external research bodies and organisations.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QualificationsB.Sc (Hons) in a Physical Science (upper second or first class); M.Sc Medical Physics; DipIPEM;
- Registered Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientist with HCPC; Medical Physics Expert on register held by RPA2000
Desirable
- CSci; PhD in Nuclear Medicine / Medical Physics
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a Clinical Scientist in the field of Nuclear Medicine
- (i)Equipment QC and management (ii)Image processing
- (iii)Writing standard operating procedures (iv)Liaising with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals (v)Safe handling, storage, accumulation, transport and disposal of radioactive materials
Desirable
- Teaching and training, team management, scientific publications, radiopharmacy
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- ooHigh level of expertise relating to scientific and technical aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine. oUnderstanding of guidelines and legislation relevant to delivery of a nuclear medicine service
- oGood analytical skills for scientific research and development oAble to understand, use and implement specialist manufacturer supplied software oDigital image processing
- oExcellent communication and organisational skills oExcellent report writing skills oAbility to write standard operating procedures within a quality system
Desirable
- Team management and leadership; teaching and training
- Computer programming knowledge, electronics knowledge, computer networking knowledge
Personal attributes
Essential
- oGood health record and timekeeping oAbility to work independently and as part of a team of technical staff oAbility to work under pressure oInitiative, self motivation and perseverance oCalm disposition and ability to deal with people oPresentable oReliable, flexible and trustworthy
Physical / Other Requirements
Essential
- oMust have physical dexterity to draw up radiopharmaceuticals accurately and to fill radioactive test phantoms
- oFull driving licence to travel between sites in South West Wales; oAvailable out of hours in case of radiation emergency in South West Wales
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QualificationsB.Sc (Hons) in a Physical Science (upper second or first class); M.Sc Medical Physics; DipIPEM;
- Registered Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientist with HCPC; Medical Physics Expert on register held by RPA2000
Desirable
- CSci; PhD in Nuclear Medicine / Medical Physics
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a Clinical Scientist in the field of Nuclear Medicine
- (i)Equipment QC and management (ii)Image processing
- (iii)Writing standard operating procedures (iv)Liaising with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals (v)Safe handling, storage, accumulation, transport and disposal of radioactive materials
Desirable
- Teaching and training, team management, scientific publications, radiopharmacy
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- ooHigh level of expertise relating to scientific and technical aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine. oUnderstanding of guidelines and legislation relevant to delivery of a nuclear medicine service
- oGood analytical skills for scientific research and development oAble to understand, use and implement specialist manufacturer supplied software oDigital image processing
- oExcellent communication and organisational skills oExcellent report writing skills oAbility to write standard operating procedures within a quality system
Desirable
- Team management and leadership; teaching and training
- Computer programming knowledge, electronics knowledge, computer networking knowledge
Personal attributes
Essential
- oGood health record and timekeeping oAbility to work independently and as part of a team of technical staff oAbility to work under pressure oInitiative, self motivation and perseverance oCalm disposition and ability to deal with people oPresentable oReliable, flexible and trustworthy
Physical / Other Requirements
Essential
- oMust have physical dexterity to draw up radiopharmaceuticals accurately and to fill radioactive test phantoms
- oFull driving licence to travel between sites in South West Wales; oAvailable out of hours in case of radiation emergency in South West Wales
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
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).
