Job summary
The opportunity has arisen within the Nuclear Medicine department for a physicist to join our team of 5 physicists to provide scientific support to the PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine services.The department is situated within a new state of the art hospital and supports 2 SPECT-CT systems , a CZT solid state SPECT-CT system and a 5 ring digital GE MI TOF PET-CT . The group also manages 5 outside hospitals providing a full range of physics support. Members of the group play an active role in the STP training scheme.The PET-CT undertakes research including,the effect of respiratory gating on tumour detection and imaging in low count situations e.g. Y90 SIRT. A software environment will be available for system development and research.The department is a leading proponent of targeted radionuclide therapy including Y90 SIRT, Lu177 dotatate , Lu-177 PSMA, Alpha particle and I131 therapies in conjunction with a strong research program in personalised dosimetry.You should have completed or about to complete the STP training programme and have achieved state registration . If the successful candidate is still in training the post may appointed at a lower gradeLiverpool is one of Europe's liveliest and exciting cities renowned for its culture and character originating from its historical world links.For informal discussions about this post please contact Melvyn Carroll , Head of Physics , Tel 0150 706 4430, email melvyn.carroll@rlbuht.nhs.ukTo apply visit www.jobs.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Principal Responsibilities
(a) To assist the Chief Physicist and deputies in the provision of a nuclear
medicine physics service to the Trust's Nuclear Medicine Department.
(b) On joining the HCPC State Register (*), to become one of the group of physicists carrying out Quality Control and other work at peripheral hospitals undertaking radionuclide imaging studies.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Duties
- Specifically, at the Trust, the work will encompass:
(i) image interpretation and analysis
(ii) quality assurance of imaging and other detectors
(iii) dispensing radioactive I131 for treatment
(iv) collating and assisting with the disposal of radioactive waste
(v) collaboration with colleagues from Radiopharmacy and Radiation Protection
(vi) measurements associated with dual x-ray bone mineral densitometry
- Specifically, at the peripheral hospitals, the work will encompass:
(i) image interpretation and analysis
(ii) quality assurance of imaging and other detectors
(iii) collaboration with colleagues from Radiopharmacy and Radiation Protection
The peripheral hospitals involved are Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Fazakerley Hospital, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Hospital, Countess of Chester Hospital (Chester) and St Helens Hospital
- To undertake teaching commitments on an occasional basis if and when invited by the Chief Physicist. This will include participating in the teaching and other commitments to the Physicists undertaking the MSc in Medical Imaging at the University of Liverpool as part of the Health Care Science Training(STP) through modernising scientific careers program.
- To undertake research work as and when required and to publish in scientific journals and attend (and, if necessary, present results at) meetings and conferences.
- Radiation Protection :
Provides day-to-day support to radiation protection requirements for patients, staff and members of the public within the policies and procedures of the RLUH. This support includes liaising with ward and other staff regarding the discharge of patients treated with large amounts of radioactive materials and with monitoring for radioactive contamination. Advising patients on restrictions required within the Hospital, and subsequently at home. Preparing documentation such as local rules to ensure compliance with all legislation concerning the use of radioactive materials, including EPR2016, IRR2017 and IRMER2017 . To participate in the Trust's commitment to the NAIR scheme and any other reasonable arrangements in respect of emergency planning.
The postholder will be actively encouraged to attain RWA and RPA certification.
- The post holder will be encouraged to develop or further their diagnostic radiology knowledge and will liaise with the Radiology department.
- Other activities consistent with the need to maintain standards and which are appropriate to the grade.
- Plans own workload, plans teaching workload for trainees as necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Duties
- Specifically, at the Trust, the work will encompass:
(i) image interpretation and analysis
(ii) quality assurance of imaging and other detectors
(iii) dispensing radioactive I131 for treatment
(iv) collating and assisting with the disposal of radioactive waste
(v) collaboration with colleagues from Radiopharmacy and Radiation Protection
(vi) measurements associated with dual x-ray bone mineral densitometry
- Specifically, at the peripheral hospitals, the work will encompass:
(i) image interpretation and analysis
(ii) quality assurance of imaging and other detectors
(iii) collaboration with colleagues from Radiopharmacy and Radiation Protection
The peripheral hospitals involved are Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Fazakerley Hospital, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Hospital, Countess of Chester Hospital (Chester) and St Helens Hospital
- To undertake teaching commitments on an occasional basis if and when invited by the Chief Physicist. This will include participating in the teaching and other commitments to the Physicists undertaking the MSc in Medical Imaging at the University of Liverpool as part of the Health Care Science Training(STP) through modernising scientific careers program.
- To undertake research work as and when required and to publish in scientific journals and attend (and, if necessary, present results at) meetings and conferences.
- Radiation Protection :
Provides day-to-day support to radiation protection requirements for patients, staff and members of the public within the policies and procedures of the RLUH. This support includes liaising with ward and other staff regarding the discharge of patients treated with large amounts of radioactive materials and with monitoring for radioactive contamination. Advising patients on restrictions required within the Hospital, and subsequently at home. Preparing documentation such as local rules to ensure compliance with all legislation concerning the use of radioactive materials, including EPR2016, IRR2017 and IRMER2017 . To participate in the Trust's commitment to the NAIR scheme and any other reasonable arrangements in respect of emergency planning.
The postholder will be actively encouraged to attain RWA and RPA certification.
- The post holder will be encouraged to develop or further their diagnostic radiology knowledge and will liaise with the Radiology department.
- Other activities consistent with the need to maintain standards and which are appropriate to the grade.
- Plans own workload, plans teaching workload for trainees as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualitfitcations
Essential
- Degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- State Registration as a Clinical Scientist within a few months of appointment To have obtained or be able to apply for Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- Nuclear medicine must have been one of the post holders Major Subject Areas in Basic Training
Desirable
- Corporate Membership of Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine)
Other
Essential
- Willing to take part in both formal lecturing and informal teaching sessions with physicists, radiographers, medical and nursing staff and others
- Ability to communicate complex information to different groups of staff at different levels Able to understand and operate a range of Nuclear Medicine equipment
- Ability to communicate information to patients
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment quality control performance tests Practical handling of unsealed radioactive sources Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging procedures
- Specialist knowledge in radiation and imaging physics as applied in Medicine Specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance of a range of Nuclear Medicine Imaging and non-Imaging equipment Knowledge of radiation protection legislation in health care and biomedical research Awareness of national standards relevant to the specialist area
Desirable
- Knowledge of Radiology physics and associated quality assurance performance tests
Person Specification
Qualitfitcations
Essential
- Degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- State Registration as a Clinical Scientist within a few months of appointment To have obtained or be able to apply for Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- Nuclear medicine must have been one of the post holders Major Subject Areas in Basic Training
Desirable
- Corporate Membership of Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine)
Other
Essential
- Willing to take part in both formal lecturing and informal teaching sessions with physicists, radiographers, medical and nursing staff and others
- Ability to communicate complex information to different groups of staff at different levels Able to understand and operate a range of Nuclear Medicine equipment
- Ability to communicate information to patients
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment quality control performance tests Practical handling of unsealed radioactive sources Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging procedures
- Specialist knowledge in radiation and imaging physics as applied in Medicine Specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance of a range of Nuclear Medicine Imaging and non-Imaging equipment Knowledge of radiation protection legislation in health care and biomedical research Awareness of national standards relevant to the specialist area
Desirable
- Knowledge of Radiology physics and associated quality assurance performance tests
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).
