Clinical Scientist - Principal Nuclear Med Physicist (XR08)
Job Description
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Band 8A Clinical Scientist - Principal Nuclear Medicine Physicist to join our growing Radionuclide Physics Group within the Department of Medical Physics & Engineering.
This clinical scientist role will fulfil the role of Medical Physics Expert (MPE) as required by the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R).
Applicants must be registered Clinical Scientists with significant experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics. Applicants should either be on the list of MPEs held by RPA2000 or in a position to submit a portfolio and obtain certification within 1 year. Applicants with less experience but the right qualities may be considered for appointment at a lower level until MPE certification is gained.
The Radionuclide Physics group provides specialised and complex scientific and technical support to the Nuclear Medicine service at two locations within the Trust and to other providers. This includes PET/CT service support to a non-NHS provider.
The therapeutic administrations of unsealed radioactive materials are also delivered by the group. The group also advises on radiation protection and other regulatory matters relating to the use of unsealed radioactive materials, as agreed with the lead Trust Radiation Protection Adviser and the Radioactive Waste Adviser.
Expected Shortlisting Date
20/04/2025
Planned Interview Date
09/05/2025
Main duties of the job
This job offers a unique opportunity for an experienced nuclear medicine clinical scientist.
Key aspects of this job role are:
Delivering specialised and complex clinical services
Providing specialised and complex scientific and technical support and advice to staff delivering clinical services, particularly with respect to specialist clinical computer systems, quality assurance, service developments and equipment
Providing scientific & technical advice to staff and others as relates to services delivered or supported, including radiation protection and IRMER advice as appropriate
Provide supervision and line management of scientific and technical staff.
Providing teaching and training for a range of staff groups in basic and advanced Physics, techniques, applications and safety, trainees in radiology (FRCR) & oncology;
Participating in collaborative research and development work with NHS and university departments.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust cares for 2 million patients each year and is one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK serving an immediate population of 770,000, providing regional specialist care for 5.4 million people. The Trust has strong academic links with regional universities, collaborating closely with commercial partners in the development, investigation & evaluation of medical equipment & clinical systems. Medical Physics & Engineering Department supports the established range of applications of physics & engineering in medicine, tries to be actively involved in the development / assessment / implementation of new & existing health care technologies / procedures / treatments. Radionuclide Physics is based in the Leeds Cancer Centre at St Jamess University Hospital. The Trust is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Scientific & Clinical
To act as a Medical Physics Expert as defined in the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, e.g. to provide expert medical physics, radiation protection and dosimetry advice to clinical staff on technology and diagnosis; to others in the Trust or outside.
To provide expert medical physics support to the provision of nuclear medicine within the Trust and to its external customers
To deputise for the Head of Section if required
To supervise other staff, as agreed with the Section Head.
To assess competency of trainees and recommend when staff are competent to carry out procedures unsupervised.
To provide expert advice in the event of technology failure; to determine when technology is fit for clinical use.
To manage quality assurance work of the Medical Physics department for relevant systems.
Clinical Service Development
To identify areas where service improvements can be made and work as part of multidisciplinary teams.
To implement new and improved techniques so that patients gain maximum benefit from the available equipment
To take responsibility for the development and evaluation of new equipment, accessories, techniques, and highly complex specialist nuclear medicine software & associated systems
Teaching and training
To provide teaching and training of students, radiographers, technologists, physicists, clinicians, management and members of the public on relevant aspects of nuclear medicine as required
Research and Development
Research and development are necessary for continuous improvement of nuclear medicine and for the implementation and development of the potential of new equipment and facilities and the development of new diagnostic techniques and methods. This is a significant role of Clinical Scientists.
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
