Job summary
The STSFT Medical Physics Service provides services to Sunderland
Royal Hospital, South Tyneside Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead,
providing per annum about 9000 diagnostic nuclear medicine patient
investigations, 100 radionuclide therapy administrations, 4500 bone density
measurements and 2000 vascular ultrasound studies. There is a small Clinical
Instrumentation and Physiological Measurement section at Sunderland Royal
Hospital.
Currently
the Service has four dual-detector gamma cameras, a dedicated cardiac camera, two bone densitometers and a state-of-the-art 12-headed SPECT-CT with CZT
Detectors.
The Trust is
provided additional Medical Physics Services through a Service Level Agreement
and you will advise the Trust on this.
In summary, you are responsible for all Scientific/Technical Aspects (including Radiopharmacy) of
the Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Bone Densitometry (BD) Service within the Medical Physics units across all the Trust's sites. You are responsible for the Clinical Scientist provision across the Department
including Radiation Protection, associated legislation, equipment management,
QA programs and new Equipment purchases across the three Nuclear Medicine sites,
consulting with Clinical Lead as required.
(Kindly provide fully-authorised Secondment Form (Template attached) to Recruitment in support of your Application).
For further
info / informal visits contact:
Nick Vennart, email: nicholas.vennart@nhs.net, Tel: 0191 569 9035
Main duties of the job
The Head of Nuclear
Medicine Physics will be a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist specialising in
Nuclear Medicine but with sufficient knowledge of other Medical Physics
disciplines to manage and develop those services.
You must
have excellent communication, management and leaderships skills and be able to
develop effective professional relationships within the Trust, regionally and
nationally.
You will have proven
scientific leadership and management skills, be able to develop and implement
strategy, be motivational and able to ensure the delivery of high-quality
scientific services through continuous improvement.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for all Scientific/Technical Aspects of the Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Bone Densitometry (BD) Service within the STSFT Medical Physics units across all of the Trust's sites.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for all Scientific/Technical Aspects of the Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Bone Densitometry (BD) Service within the STSFT Medical Physics units across all of the Trust's sites.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage and support the development of a broad range of Medical Physics services including of areas outside of specific professional expertise.
- Knowledge of Governance related to Medical Physics Service delivery including related regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of Quality Management and continuous improvement cycles.
- Ability to provide scientific and clinical advice and teaching in area of expertise with accuracy and passion that engages the audience.
- In-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to nuclear medicine.
- Ability to make effective decisions where information may be limited or expert opinion differs.
- Effective managerial, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective report writing and presentation skills.
- Good knowledge and ability in efficient use of a range of software packages.
- Compassionate, empathetic and supportive.
- Able to promote a spirit of working together, both within the Medical Physics Service and with the service users.
- Demonstrates respect and encourages staff.
- Ability to successfully manage & motivate staff.
- Applications development.
Desirable
- Nuclear medicine software Applications development.
- Patient handling skills including IV administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Clinical reporting of a wide range of nuclear medicine studies.
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post-registration experience in the application of physics to clinical nuclear medicine, including quality assurance and calibration procedures relating to a wide range of nuclear medicine equipment; sufficient to fulfil the role of a Medical Physics Expert.
- Experience in training and supervision of trainees.
- Experience in audit, research and development.
- Formal presentations at national and local meetings.
- Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising radiation.
- Experience of helping to develop services.
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team and successfully managing and motivating staff.
- Involvement in the procurement, commissioning and acceptance testing of a wide range of nuclear medicine equipment.
- Contribution to implementation of strategic plans and development of new techniques.
- Responsible role in Radiation Protection.
- Management of Clinical Scientists or Technologists.
- Lecturing/teaching experience at post-graduate level.
- Experience as a Radioactive Waste Adviser.
- Experience as an emergency responder to radiation incidents/exercises.
Personal Qualities/Attitude/Other
Essential
- Knows own limitations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good leadership skills.
- Dynamic and innovative approach to developing services.
- Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Smart appearance, suitable for work in clinical areas.
- Good overall disposition and maturity.
- A demonstrable commitment to life-long learning and CPD.
- Willing to occasionally work outside normal hours.
- Pride in producing high-quality results.
- Helpful.
- Able to work in a sterile environment.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post which will require frequent (weekly) visits to Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside Hospital.
Desirable
- Comfortable with patient care.
- Able to move heavy objects e.g. lead shielding, patients (within moving and handling guidelines).
- Driving Licence.
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Qualifications
Essential
- First or second class Honours Degree in Physics or related subject.
- MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent.
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (Medical Physicist).
- Specialist in-depth knowledge of a wide range of nuclear medicine procedures, including clinical assessment.
- Knowledge of legislation, standards and protocols relating to clinical nuclear medicine work.
- Understanding of commissioning and acceptance testing, quality assurance and calibration requirements, functioning and safe use of the full range of nuclear medicine equipment.
- Knowledge of bone densitometry.
- Wider knowledge in radiation protection.
- Registration with the HSSR or equivalent.
Desirable
- Corporate membership of IPEM.
- Knowledge of bone densitometry.
- Knowledge of national clinical standards (e.g. NICE guidance).
- Understanding of clinical audit and governance and its application to the services provided by the Section.
- Certificate of competence as a Radioactive Waste Adviser.
- PhD in a related subject.
- Working towards D Clin Sci Qualification.
- Working towards Registration with the HSSR.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage and support the development of a broad range of Medical Physics services including of areas outside of specific professional expertise.
- Knowledge of Governance related to Medical Physics Service delivery including related regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of Quality Management and continuous improvement cycles.
- Ability to provide scientific and clinical advice and teaching in area of expertise with accuracy and passion that engages the audience.
- In-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to nuclear medicine.
- Ability to make effective decisions where information may be limited or expert opinion differs.
- Effective managerial, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective report writing and presentation skills.
- Good knowledge and ability in efficient use of a range of software packages.
- Compassionate, empathetic and supportive.
- Able to promote a spirit of working together, both within the Medical Physics Service and with the service users.
- Demonstrates respect and encourages staff.
- Ability to successfully manage & motivate staff.
- Applications development.
Desirable
- Nuclear medicine software Applications development.
- Patient handling skills including IV administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Clinical reporting of a wide range of nuclear medicine studies.
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post-registration experience in the application of physics to clinical nuclear medicine, including quality assurance and calibration procedures relating to a wide range of nuclear medicine equipment; sufficient to fulfil the role of a Medical Physics Expert.
- Experience in training and supervision of trainees.
- Experience in audit, research and development.
- Formal presentations at national and local meetings.
- Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising radiation.
- Experience of helping to develop services.
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team and successfully managing and motivating staff.
- Involvement in the procurement, commissioning and acceptance testing of a wide range of nuclear medicine equipment.
- Contribution to implementation of strategic plans and development of new techniques.
- Responsible role in Radiation Protection.
- Management of Clinical Scientists or Technologists.
- Lecturing/teaching experience at post-graduate level.
- Experience as a Radioactive Waste Adviser.
- Experience as an emergency responder to radiation incidents/exercises.
Personal Qualities/Attitude/Other
Essential
- Knows own limitations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good leadership skills.
- Dynamic and innovative approach to developing services.
- Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Smart appearance, suitable for work in clinical areas.
- Good overall disposition and maturity.
- A demonstrable commitment to life-long learning and CPD.
- Willing to occasionally work outside normal hours.
- Pride in producing high-quality results.
- Helpful.
- Able to work in a sterile environment.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post which will require frequent (weekly) visits to Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside Hospital.
Desirable
- Comfortable with patient care.
- Able to move heavy objects e.g. lead shielding, patients (within moving and handling guidelines).
- Driving Licence.
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Qualifications
Essential
- First or second class Honours Degree in Physics or related subject.
- MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent.
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (Medical Physicist).
- Specialist in-depth knowledge of a wide range of nuclear medicine procedures, including clinical assessment.
- Knowledge of legislation, standards and protocols relating to clinical nuclear medicine work.
- Understanding of commissioning and acceptance testing, quality assurance and calibration requirements, functioning and safe use of the full range of nuclear medicine equipment.
- Knowledge of bone densitometry.
- Wider knowledge in radiation protection.
- Registration with the HSSR or equivalent.
Desirable
- Corporate membership of IPEM.
- Knowledge of bone densitometry.
- Knowledge of national clinical standards (e.g. NICE guidance).
- Understanding of clinical audit and governance and its application to the services provided by the Section.
- Certificate of competence as a Radioactive Waste Adviser.
- PhD in a related subject.
- Working towards D Clin Sci Qualification.
- Working towards Registration with the HSSR.
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).
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