About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Band 8A Principal Radioisotope and Imaging Physicist in the Radioisotope Physics group of the Royal Marsden NHSFT at Sutton in Surrey. The successful candidate will join a team of clinical scientists providing support to the Nuclear Medicine areas of imaging, molecular radiotherapy and radiation safety.
The Nuclear Medicine Department carries out over 18,000 imaging procedures annually over the two Royal Marsden sites (Sutton and Chelsea). At the Sutton branch of the Trust there is one Siemens Biograph VisionX PET/CT and one Siemens Biograph mCT due to be upgraded to Siemens Quadra LAFOV PET/CT. In addition there are two Siemens Intevo SPECT/CT systems. The Chelsea branch is equipped with a Siemens Intevo SPECT/CT and a Siemens Biograph Horizon PET/CT system.
The successful candidate will take a leading role on supporting and optimising the new LAFOV PET service at Sutton but will also be required to support the broader radioisotope physics service at both Sutton and Chelsea sites.
Applicants should hold a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject and will be registered with the UK Health Professionals Council as well as a relevant MPE Certificate of Competence from RPA 2000. The Sutton branch of the Trust is situated on the edge of the Surrey countryside within a few miles of the M25 and with fast rail links into London. A shuttle bus runs at regular intervals between the two Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
1.1. The post holder is expected to act as a Medical Physics Expert across all areas of nuclear medicine imaging and therapy. They will also contribute to all areas of day-to-day physics support services for nuclear medicine.
1.2. Further to those responsibilities the post holder is expected to take a leading role in the scientific development of PET-CT imaging services across both sites. The post holder will also play a major role in ensuring that all activities across the department are carried out within a quality framework.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description Job responsibilities
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2.1. Act as an operator as required under the ionising radiations (medical exposure) regulations 2017 [IR(ME)R 2017] for nuclear medicine, radionuclide therapy and isolated limb perfusion procedures.
2.2. Participate in the Radioisotopes Physics service to the Nuclear Medicine Department. Provide Medical Physics Expert (MPE) advice to the trust on a range of complex and possibly conflicting scientific and technical issues which impact on patient care.
2.3. Provide physics support for highly complex SPECT-CT and PET-CT cameras and associated computing and data storage equipment in the Nuclear Medicine department.
2.4. Ensure that quality assurance and a quality control programme for all SPECT-CT and PET-CT cameras and related equipment are correctly carried out to required guidelines and standards.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent Post-graduate qualification in nuclear medicine physics culminating in UK state registration as a clinical scientist. (e.g. AHCS Certificate of attainment or equivalence, completion of NHS STP program) Relevant MSc degree MPE Certificate of Competence (from RPA2000). Or be on a pathway where certification is expected in less than 12 months.
Desirable
PhD in relevant subject or equivalent scientific knowledge and published material on a topic identified as relevant to the field.
Experience Essential
Highly developed specialist knowledge in imaging procedures in Nuclear Medicine, including PET-CT building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Specialist training on and practical experience with a wide range of specialist Nuclear Medicine computer applications.
Clinical Essential
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 equipment failure.
Managerial Essential
Knowledge of employment procedures and practices, to a level appropriate for supervising individuals or small groups of staff
IT Essential
Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information. Programming and system modification skills in Nuclear Medicine computer systems.
Desirable
Publications in peer reviewed journals. Significant contribution to clinically orientated research programmes.
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).
Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Marsden Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)