Job summary
Following an
internal promotion we invite ambitious and friendly applicants to consider this
B7 Clinical Scientist role in Medical Physics at South Tyneside and Sunderland
NHS Foundation Trust.
The Service
runs three nuclear medicine departments at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gateshead, Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital. We
currently have five scanners, including a CZT SPECT-CT. We are also imminently
upgrading another gamma camera to SPECT-CT.
We offer a
diverse range of imaging and non-imaging tests, as well as I-131 therapy for
benign thyroid conditions and a massive bone densitometry service. We also
provide MPE support to the ST Alliance PET service.
Both of our
clinical technologist and scientist teams are second-to-none, and you will work closely with all members of these teams, as well as a
wider hospital workforce including consultant radiologists, endocrinologists
and surgeons.
Owing to
variation in clinical demand, you will be required to work
cross-site as and when required. If you are working
towards, but yet to gain HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist, the role
will be appropriately re-banded (Band 6) until this Registration is attained.
For
an informal discussion please contact Harry Slinger (Head of Nuclear Medicine
Physics) at harry.slinger@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
You
will actively-contribute to a range of tasks associated with the STSFT nuclear
medicine service. This includes (but is not limited to):
1.
Vetting
and draft reporting of nuclear medicine referrals and reports on behalf of the
STSFT ARSAC/IRMER practitioners for the Service as per locally-approved
referral and clinical reporting criteria.
2.
Regular
quality control testing of nuclear medicine equipment, such as gamma cameras,
SPECT-CT (including CT image quality), sample counters, contamination monitors,
dose rate meters, radionuclide calibrators and surgical probes.
3.
Safe
and compliant transport of radioactive materials from the radiopharmacy to
other hospital sites.
4.
Working
alongside clinical and scientific staff deliver a programme of audit, research
and development activities for the nuclear medicine service appropriate to the
clinical needs of the Trust and legislative requirements.
You
will also work closely with the Services Clinical Scientist staff to maintain
and improve the STSFT nuclear medicine service, with such examples as:
1. CBRN training with A&E staff.
2. MPE support to our Alliance PET site.
3. Optimisation and development of
acquisition and reconstruction protocols to get the best use out of our state-of-the-art
equipment.
MPE certification is not
required, but you would be supported in your submission
of a portfolio to RPA2000.
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 8,600 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. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform a range of healthcare science activities and duties (under appropriate supervision if awaiting attainment of HCPC).
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform a range of healthcare science activities and duties (under appropriate supervision if awaiting attainment of HCPC).
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post which will require some cross-site working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Tyneside and Sunderland Royal Hospital sites when required.
- Ability to move and handle objects safely.
Other
Desirable
- Please ensure you have kindly provided a contact telephone number.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of nuclear medicine procedures.
- Knowledge of legislation, standards and protocols relating to clinical nuclear medicine work.
- Understanding of the functioning and safe use of common nuclear medicine equipment.
- IT skills including database, spreadsheets.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other health professionals and patients.
- Good writing skills.
- Good time-management and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Nuclear medicine software applications development, including optimisation of acquisitions and image reconstruction.
- Patient handling skills including occasional administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Drafting clinical reports of nuclear medicine studies for practitioner/lead clinical scientist sign-off.
- Knowledge of the clinical relevance of nuclear medicine investigations.
- Knowledge of standards for radiopharmaceutical production.
- Knowledge of bone densitometry.
- Wider knowledge in radiation protection.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in nuclear medicine.
Desirable
- Quality assurance and calibration procedures relating to a range of nuclear medicine equipment.
- Experience in radiation protection.
- Manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Experience in training and supervision of trainees.
- Audit, research and development.
- Formal presentations at national and local meetings.
Qualifications
Essential
- First or second class Honours Degree in Physics or related
- subject.
- Appropriate post-graduate Degree at Masters level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge.
- Pre-registration Clinical Scientist.
Desirable
- HCPC-registered clinical scientist.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post which will require some cross-site working at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Tyneside and Sunderland Royal Hospital sites when required.
- Ability to move and handle objects safely.
Other
Desirable
- Please ensure you have kindly provided a contact telephone number.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of nuclear medicine procedures.
- Knowledge of legislation, standards and protocols relating to clinical nuclear medicine work.
- Understanding of the functioning and safe use of common nuclear medicine equipment.
- IT skills including database, spreadsheets.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other health professionals and patients.
- Good writing skills.
- Good time-management and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Nuclear medicine software applications development, including optimisation of acquisitions and image reconstruction.
- Patient handling skills including occasional administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Drafting clinical reports of nuclear medicine studies for practitioner/lead clinical scientist sign-off.
- Knowledge of the clinical relevance of nuclear medicine investigations.
- Knowledge of standards for radiopharmaceutical production.
- Knowledge of bone densitometry.
- Wider knowledge in radiation protection.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in nuclear medicine.
Desirable
- Quality assurance and calibration procedures relating to a range of nuclear medicine equipment.
- Experience in radiation protection.
- Manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Experience in training and supervision of trainees.
- Audit, research and development.
- Formal presentations at national and local meetings.
Qualifications
Essential
- First or second class Honours Degree in Physics or related
- subject.
- Appropriate post-graduate Degree at Masters level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge.
- Pre-registration Clinical Scientist.
Desirable
- HCPC-registered clinical scientist.
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).
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