Job summary
Due to the retirement of the current post-holder, we have a unique opportunity for a permanent Band 8A Principal Clinical Scientist to join our Nuclear Medicine Physics team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist to join our growing Nuclear Medicine Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nuclear Medicine Physicist, ideally working at MPE-level, and looking to progress their career working in a major teaching centre with excellent opportunities for research and development.
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.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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. 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.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support and develop our clinical services, particularly our expanding Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) service, and contribute to the groups growing involvement in diagnostic and molecular radiotherapy research. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help deliver and develop 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.
What were looking for
You must be a State Registered Clinical Scientist and ideally a certified Medical Physics Expert for Nuclear Medicine physics services. It is anticipated that you will have in depth knowledge of current practice in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and experience of providing complex 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 and ferry / plane.
Candidates working towards MPE certification and candidates post HCPC registration will be considered for appointment at an appropriate band. Candidates working towards Medical Physics Expert certification are encouraged to get in touch by email or telephone to discuss their situation. For all informal enquiries please contact Dr Sofia Michopoulou or Anna Chilcott, both Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientists and MPEs, at sofia.michopoulou@uhs.nhs.uk or anna.chilcott@uhs.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support and develop our clinical services, particularly our expanding Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) service, and contribute to the groups growing involvement in diagnostic and molecular radiotherapy research. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help deliver and develop 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.
What were looking for
You must be a State Registered Clinical Scientist and ideally a certified Medical Physics Expert for Nuclear Medicine physics services. It is anticipated that you will have in depth knowledge of current practice in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and experience of providing complex 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 and ferry / plane.
Candidates working towards MPE certification and candidates post HCPC registration will be considered for appointment at an appropriate band. Candidates working towards Medical Physics Expert certification are encouraged to get in touch by email or telephone to discuss their situation. For all informal enquiries please contact Dr Sofia Michopoulou or Anna Chilcott, both Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientists and MPEs, at sofia.michopoulou@uhs.nhs.uk or anna.chilcott@uhs.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in physics or appropriate subject
- Masters degree in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging or appropriate subject
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- RPA2000 Certified Medical Physics Expert
- PhD in a related field
- Corporate IPEM membership
- Post-graduate research expertise in a related field
- Certified RWA
Experience
Essential
- Work with ionising radiation.
- Knowledge and experience of applying IRMER2017 and IRR2017 in nuclear medicine
- Used to working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET applications, including the development of imaging protocols
- Experience in Radionuclide Therapy and Dosimetry
- Practical experience in Radiation Protection related to NM and PET
- Experience in QA for SPECT, PET, radionuclide calibrators, intraoperative probes, and gamma counters
Desirable
- Evidence of working at MPE level in diagnostic nuclear medicine, PET and radionuclide therapy
- Experience across a range of scientific disciplines/ technologies
- Evidence of research collaboration
- Experience in research project management
- Specialist knowledge and experience in image analysis and processing
- Experience of evaluation and procurement of nuclear medicine equipment
- Experience of teaching and training at BSc or MSc level
- Experience of participation in multidisciplinary team meeting and special interest groups
Skills
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
- Presentation 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 365).
Desirable
- IDL / Python proficient
- Experience in Syngo.via and Symbia.Net environments
Special requirements
Essential
- Some working outside of core hours is required
- National and international scientific presentation and project meetings may necessitate overnight stays away from base
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in physics or appropriate subject
- Masters degree in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging or appropriate subject
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- RPA2000 Certified Medical Physics Expert
- PhD in a related field
- Corporate IPEM membership
- Post-graduate research expertise in a related field
- Certified RWA
Experience
Essential
- Work with ionising radiation.
- Knowledge and experience of applying IRMER2017 and IRR2017 in nuclear medicine
- Used to working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET applications, including the development of imaging protocols
- Experience in Radionuclide Therapy and Dosimetry
- Practical experience in Radiation Protection related to NM and PET
- Experience in QA for SPECT, PET, radionuclide calibrators, intraoperative probes, and gamma counters
Desirable
- Evidence of working at MPE level in diagnostic nuclear medicine, PET and radionuclide therapy
- Experience across a range of scientific disciplines/ technologies
- Evidence of research collaboration
- Experience in research project management
- Specialist knowledge and experience in image analysis and processing
- Experience of evaluation and procurement of nuclear medicine equipment
- Experience of teaching and training at BSc or MSc level
- Experience of participation in multidisciplinary team meeting and special interest groups
Skills
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
- Presentation 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 365).
Desirable
- IDL / Python proficient
- Experience in Syngo.via and Symbia.Net environments
Special requirements
Essential
- Some working outside of core hours is required
- National and international scientific presentation and project meetings may necessitate overnight stays away from base
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
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).
