Job summary
The post holder will be a member of a team of scientists providing comprehensive scientific support to the Nuclear Medicine service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and external customers, including the Nottingham PET/CT Centre. They will be expected to have a high level of specialist clinical-scientific knowledge to enable them to support the delivery of safe and efficient services.
The role will involve contributions to all scientific aspects of the service including supporting a wide range of clinical procedures (diagnostic and molecular radiotherapy), radiopharmacy, performance and analysis of quality assurance tests, teaching and training, maintenance of the quality management system, and service development and research.
The post holder will undertake activities at both Nottingham City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), and will be required to travel to the sites of external customers.
An ideal candidate would hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist. We also welcome applications from STP trainees, but you must be within 15 months of completion, and you would be appointed on Annex 21 of Band 7 until completion of training.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Participating in the QA programme for equipment in the section. Performing radiopharmaceutical product release. Image analysis of Nuclear Medicine investigations in preparation for reporting. Quantitative analysis of patient investigations and reporting where appropriate. Providing scientific support to staff and patients in the nuclear medicine clinics. Supporting the delivery of the molecular radionuclide therapy service. Maintenance of the Nuclear Medicine quality management system. Involved in the training and development of staff within the Nuclear Medicine Section. Participating in research and service development.
About us
With over 19,000 staff,we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical & Scientific
1.1. Be responsible for providing scientific support to the nuclear medicine clinics (including MRT) according to the duty physicist rota and as required at other times. The tasks will include:
a. processing and reporting complex clinical investigations
b. providing scientific support to clinic staff
c. resolving complex equipment related issues to ensure smooth delivery of service
d. supporting the radiopharmacy service as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical & Scientific
1.1. Be responsible for providing scientific support to the nuclear medicine clinics (including MRT) according to the duty physicist rota and as required at other times. The tasks will include:
a. processing and reporting complex clinical investigations
b. providing scientific support to clinic staff
c. resolving complex equipment related issues to ensure smooth delivery of service
d. supporting the radiopharmacy service as required
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of STP or able to complete within 15 months, including relevant postgraduate qualification
Desirable
- HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with wide range of nuclear medicine investigations
- Experience performing QA of nuclear medicine equipment
Desirable
- Experience in molecular radionuclide therapy
- Experience in PET/CT
- Able to demonstrate research activity
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, their carers and clinical colleagues
- Able to present scientific papers at conference/meetings
- Able to discuss complex equipment performance issues with manufacturers and suppliers
- Able to work as part of a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations, including equipment faults and patients
- Able to analyse and interpret complex data
- Able to review and critically appraise emerging scientific literature
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own work
Desirable
- Able to design and manage research and service development projects
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to make accurate and precise equipment performance measurements
- Able to handle and manipulate radioactivity safely
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to work across both Nuclear Medicine departments at NUH (Nottingham City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre) and periodically support external sites
- Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, and professional guidelines
Desirable
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of STP or able to complete within 15 months, including relevant postgraduate qualification
Desirable
- HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with wide range of nuclear medicine investigations
- Experience performing QA of nuclear medicine equipment
Desirable
- Experience in molecular radionuclide therapy
- Experience in PET/CT
- Able to demonstrate research activity
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, their carers and clinical colleagues
- Able to present scientific papers at conference/meetings
- Able to discuss complex equipment performance issues with manufacturers and suppliers
- Able to work as part of a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations, including equipment faults and patients
- Able to analyse and interpret complex data
- Able to review and critically appraise emerging scientific literature
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own work
Desirable
- Able to design and manage research and service development projects
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to make accurate and precise equipment performance measurements
- Able to handle and manipulate radioactivity safely
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to work across both Nuclear Medicine departments at NUH (Nottingham City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre) and periodically support external sites
- Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, and professional guidelines
Desirable
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).
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).