About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work and gain experience in all aspects of nuclear medicine in a large London teaching hospital. The role is to support the team of medical physicists and the department more widely in nuclear medicine imaging, radiopharmaceutical therapy, radiation safety and non-imaging tests. The department also has a long history of innovation and research. As a member of the team you will be exposed to this and have the opportunity to get involved.
Main duties of the job
o Actively contribute to the work of the Nuclear Medicine Physics team through a high standard of technical support o Contribute to the provision of Medical Physics Assistant rotas across the Nuclear Medicine Department, including Molecular Radiotherapy o Comply at all times with the Trust's and Department's systems, procedures and tests to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in radiation protection; specifically including Local Rules for Radiation Safety, conditions of EPR Permits, IRMER Policies and Employer's Procedures. o Attain and maintain high professional standards at all timesin their execution of the duties of the post.Work effectively and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, with a demonstrablecommitment toparticipatingfully in the delivery of a professional, high-quality clinical service.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Level 3 qualification eg 3 A levels/ NVQ in technical or scientific subject
Desirable
Evidence of further study/ ongoing education
Experience Desirable
Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: Ionising radiation, including radioactive isotopes Infection Control Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: Ionising radiation, including radioactive isotopes Infection Control Experience with using a range of radiation detectors and ability to interpret measurements Understanding of quality management
Skills and Abilities Essential
Information processing (IT skills): Information processing (IT skills):
Desirable
Information processing (IT skills): Experience with databases Information processing (IT skills): Experience with electronic patient information systems Personal Qualities: Able to work efficiently and effectively.
Communication Essential
Enthusiastic and motivated
Personal and People Development Essential
Evidence of Continuing personal development (CPD) Willingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service
Specific Requirements Desirable
Physical Effort (e.g. lifting and handling requirements) Able to lift medium/heavy weights (e.g. lead shielding, waste bags, linen)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)