Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine Physics
1 month ago
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
WHAT YOU'LL DOYou will support our Clinical Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine, PET and Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) services and contribute to the group's growing involvement in research. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help deliver Nuclear Medicine services at Southampton and the surrounding areas.
We offer the successful candidate flexible working hours, with the potential for a mixture of on-site and remote working. We provide ongoing development opportunities with involvement in research, academic and clinical teaching and supervision, encouraging continuous professional development.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We have a unique opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Scientist to join our Nuclear Medicine Physics team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term maternity cover for 12 months. We are looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist to join our team in the Nuclear Medicine Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Nuclear Medicine Physicist to work in a major teaching centre with excellent opportunities for research and development.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The successful candidate will work as a member of a friendly team of clinical scientists responsible for the medical physics provision of work with unsealed radioactive substances, primarily at UHS, and on occasion supporting outside centres.
Southampton has an Imaging Infrastructure Support Service partnership with Siemens Healthcare, which has seen over 130 imaging systems replaced and our radiology services expanded. For molecular imaging, two new SPECT/CT systems were recently installed in our refurbished Nuclear Medicine Department. PET/CT services are provided on site by Alliance Medical with MPE and RPA support from UHS Medical Physics.
The clinical services we support provide a wide range of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging procedures. We also support a range of radionuclide therapies, including PRRT, PSMA, Radium, SIRT and radioiodine treatments. We are a European Neuroendocrine Tumours Centre of Excellence and were awarded the 2021 BNMS Innovation Award for our outpatient therapy service during the Covid-19 pandemic. We support approximately 20 new clinical a year across diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET.
In addition to our imaging facilities, Southamptons modern radiopharmacy facility serves multiple regional Nuclear Medicine departments and also holds a Manufacturers Authorisation for Investigational Medicinal Products from the MHRA. This allows us to pursue a wide range of clinical trial work, including the development and translation of novel radiotracers, currently focussed on neurological, respiratory, and molecular radiotherapy. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative group of clinical scientists with strong links to the University of Southampton.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORIdeally you will be an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist for Nuclear Medicine Physics. It is anticipated that you will have in depth knowledge of current practice in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and experience of providing scientific advice. Experience of practical Radiation Protection and radionuclide therapy dosimetry are also essential. On occasion, you will be expected to travel between customers by car, ferry and/or plane. For all informal enquiries please contact Sofia Michopoulou Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics at or Anna Chilcott, Deputy Lead for Nuclear Medicine Physics at .
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUAs one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability.
As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. Youll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health.
UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
Patient First Always Improving Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
Honours degree in physics or relevant subject (or equivalent) Masters degree (or equivalent) in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging or appropriate subject HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (or formal training to enable registration)
Desirable
PhD in a related field Corporate Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) membership Chartered Scientist (CSi) Post-graduate research expertise in a related field
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
Work with ionising radiation Used to working in multidisciplinary teams Experience in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET applications Experience in Radionuclide Therapy and Dosimetry Practical experience in Radiation Protection related to NM and PET
Desirable
Experience across a range of scientific disciplines/ technologies Evidence of research experience Specialist knowledge and experience in image analysis and processing
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
Analytical skills for the highly complex analysis of patient studies and research and development data Strong numerical and statistical skills. This includes the ability to use spreadsheets and statistics software packages Writing skills for producing scientific papers and reports. Oral and written presentation skills at local, national and international scientific meetings. Ability to show initiative Ability to think logically Proficiency in operating a variety of medical image processing systems Knowledge of general IT software packages (MS Office).
Desirable
IDL / Python proficient Experience with nuclear medicine image processing software-
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