Job summary
Fixed term (12 months) Band 7 Senior Radioisotope and Imaging Physicist in the Radioisotope Physics group of the Royal Marsden NHSFT, Sutton.
The successful candidate will join a team of clinical and research physicists providing support to the Nuclear Medicine areas of imaging, molecular radiotherapy and radiation safety.
The successful candidate will be expected to support a range of multi-centre clinical trials including the development of site set up and imaging manuals, quality assurance programmes and trial protocols and the analysis of clinical trial data including dosimetry for molecular radiotherapy procedures. Some travel to participating sites may be required. The candidate will assist the Principal Clinical Scientist with the day-to-day running of a Corelab for molecular imaging to assess the imaging and quality assurance requirements of trial sites and to facilitate the communication between the multi-disciplinary research teams. Some travel to participating centres may be required. The radioisotope group has an active research and development program, particularly in the areas of imaging and dosimetry for radionuclide therapy, and the post-holder will be expected to participate in this.
There will be scope for the successful candidate to provide technical support to the nuclear medicine department at both sites to maintain professional registration.
Applicants should hold a degree in a relevant subject, preferably with postgraduate training in medical physics.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will carry out research and development pertaining to specific research projects. The post-holder will be expected to follow through an agreed program of work packages pertaining to these studies. The 1 year fixed term post is primarily based at the Sutton site although it is anticipated that work could also be carried out at the Chelsea site, as well as at collaborating centres. There is also scope for the post-holder to participate in the clinical support rota in order to maintain clinical competencies.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Clinical Scientific
- Contribute to the production of a set of reports meeting the aims of the agreed work packages.
- Dispense radioactive sources and image radioactive phantoms for investigations.
- Ensure that research packages are completed in a timely fashion.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of protocols, quality assurance and record keeping in relation to the scope of the work.
- Ensure the safe clinical and research use of highly complex and expensive equipment.
- Provide specialist technical advice where appropriate.
- Be responsible for the collation and archive of all data relevant to the work packages.
- Participate in the development and implementation of trial scanning protocols.
Education and Development
- Contributes to the further development of research in clinical imaging and dosimetry that is relevant to the aims of the projects.
- Modifies computer applications and develops in-house packages for clinical image acquisition, analysis and data storage as required for clinical support and research and development, working with other members of Radioisotopes Physics.
- Undertakes research and development in radioisotope imaging and dosimetry and its clinical applications, in collaboration with clinical staff
- Prepares papers for national and international scientific meetings. Summarises and presents highly complex scientific ideas to a range of other staff in the form of reports, posters and presentations.
Managerial
- Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with Departmental and Trust priorities and external demands. Meet expected results by using own initiative and following general principles and applicable regulations, standards and guidelines. Participate in the co-ordination of work between multiple centres.
- Supervise and take responsibility for the work of other more junior Medical Physicists and Medical Technical staff when they are performing work under the post-holders direction.
- Keep careful records of all work performed and complete other appropriate records.
Professional
- Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements.
- Maintain registration with the Healthcare Professions Council and undertake continuing professional development (CPD) as recommended by the Institute of Physics in Engineering and Medicine (IPEM), or other professional body relevant to the category under which the post-holder is registered as a clinical scientist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Clinical Scientific
- Contribute to the production of a set of reports meeting the aims of the agreed work packages.
- Dispense radioactive sources and image radioactive phantoms for investigations.
- Ensure that research packages are completed in a timely fashion.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of protocols, quality assurance and record keeping in relation to the scope of the work.
- Ensure the safe clinical and research use of highly complex and expensive equipment.
- Provide specialist technical advice where appropriate.
- Be responsible for the collation and archive of all data relevant to the work packages.
- Participate in the development and implementation of trial scanning protocols.
Education and Development
- Contributes to the further development of research in clinical imaging and dosimetry that is relevant to the aims of the projects.
- Modifies computer applications and develops in-house packages for clinical image acquisition, analysis and data storage as required for clinical support and research and development, working with other members of Radioisotopes Physics.
- Undertakes research and development in radioisotope imaging and dosimetry and its clinical applications, in collaboration with clinical staff
- Prepares papers for national and international scientific meetings. Summarises and presents highly complex scientific ideas to a range of other staff in the form of reports, posters and presentations.
Managerial
- Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with Departmental and Trust priorities and external demands. Meet expected results by using own initiative and following general principles and applicable regulations, standards and guidelines. Participate in the co-ordination of work between multiple centres.
- Supervise and take responsibility for the work of other more junior Medical Physicists and Medical Technical staff when they are performing work under the post-holders direction.
- Keep careful records of all work performed and complete other appropriate records.
Professional
- Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements.
- Maintain registration with the Healthcare Professions Council and undertake continuing professional development (CPD) as recommended by the Institute of Physics in Engineering and Medicine (IPEM), or other professional body relevant to the category under which the post-holder is registered as a clinical scientist.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- AHCS Certificate of attainment or certificate of equivalence in Medical Physics Imaging with Ionising Radiation or equivalent.
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent.
Desirable
- Relevant PhD or equivalent
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge in imaging procedures in Nuclear Medicine, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Desirable
- Specialist training on and practical experience with a wide range of Nuclear Medicine computer applications.
- Specialist knowledge in practical radionuclide therapy procedures in Nuclear Medicine, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- Specialist knowledge in radiation dosimetry for various radionuclide therapy procedures in Nuclear Medicine, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Clinical
Essential
- Specialised knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for Nuclear Medicine diagnosis and therapy.
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure
Desirable
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment with high levels of unsealed sources of radioactivity
Managerial
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own work and that of others for whom the post-holder is responsible
- Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
Legislation
Desirable
- Sufficient knowledge and experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER within the field of Nuclear Medicine.
Publications
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals. Significant contribution to clinically orientated research programmes.
IT
Essential
- Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.
Desirable
- Programming and system modification skills in Nuclear Medicine computer systems.
Physical
Essential
- Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, for making precision measurements and adjustments on nuclear medicine equipment
- Use of fine tools for equipment adjustment
- Able to lift medium/heavy weights on occasion (eg lead shielding)
Mental
Essential
- Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns (eg when interrupted to provide urgent advice)
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods (eg carrying out dosimetry calculations)
Emotional
Essential
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances (eg working and communicating with terminal adult and paediatric patients undergoing palliative radionuclide therapy)
- Able to deal calmly and rationally with problems involving staff.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- AHCS Certificate of attainment or certificate of equivalence in Medical Physics Imaging with Ionising Radiation or equivalent.
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent.
Desirable
- Relevant PhD or equivalent
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge in imaging procedures in Nuclear Medicine, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Desirable
- Specialist training on and practical experience with a wide range of Nuclear Medicine computer applications.
- Specialist knowledge in practical radionuclide therapy procedures in Nuclear Medicine, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- Specialist knowledge in radiation dosimetry for various radionuclide therapy procedures in Nuclear Medicine, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Clinical
Essential
- Specialised knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for Nuclear Medicine diagnosis and therapy.
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure
Desirable
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment with high levels of unsealed sources of radioactivity
Managerial
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own work and that of others for whom the post-holder is responsible
- Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
Legislation
Desirable
- Sufficient knowledge and experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER within the field of Nuclear Medicine.
Publications
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals. Significant contribution to clinically orientated research programmes.
IT
Essential
- Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.
Desirable
- Programming and system modification skills in Nuclear Medicine computer systems.
Physical
Essential
- Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, for making precision measurements and adjustments on nuclear medicine equipment
- Use of fine tools for equipment adjustment
- Able to lift medium/heavy weights on occasion (eg lead shielding)
Mental
Essential
- Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns (eg when interrupted to provide urgent advice)
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods (eg carrying out dosimetry calculations)
Emotional
Essential
- Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances (eg working and communicating with terminal adult and paediatric patients undergoing palliative radionuclide therapy)
- Able to deal calmly and rationally with problems involving staff.
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
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).
