Job Advert: Band 8a Nuclear Medicine Physicist
Location: Romford
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £56,388 - £62,785 per annum
Sanctuary Personnel are currently seeking a Band 8a Nuclear Medicine Physicist to join our client's dynamic team.
About Our Client
They are a prominent healthcare provider offering services to residents across three vibrant London boroughs. With a dedicated team of 7,800 permanent staff, their commitment extends to Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and beyond. Embracing diversity, the majority of their team hail from black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups. Their services reach into south west Essex, with specialist neurosciences offerings covering the entire county.
Operating from two primary locations in Romford – they cater to a wide array of medical specialties. Their A&E departments are among the busiest in London, welcoming over 300,000 visitors in 2023 alone.
Pioneering advancements in patient care, they lead initiatives to minimise wait times for essential treatments. Their Elective Surgical Hub is nationally accredited, underscoring their commitment to quality. Notably, both hospitals have seen improved ratings for urgent and emergency care. Their dedication to efficiency earned recognition as the most improved Trust in 2023 for reducing waits in emergency care.
At their core, they are proud of their regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre, Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, and dedicated breast care service. Additionally, they are an integral part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Job Purpose
- Plan, organise, and implement a quality assurance programme for all Nuclear Medicine equipment.
- Ensure departmental compliance with legislative standards.
- Oversee administration of radionuclide therapies.
- Supervise and train trainee clinical scientists, nurses, radiographers, and technicians.
- Assist in document maintenance within the department’s quality management software.
Clinical / Operational Responsibilities
Main duties include, but are not restricted to:
- Active involvement in technical and scientific aspects of the department.
- Plan and execute equipment commissioning and quality assurance programme.
- Develop workflows for image acquisition and data analysis.
- Participate in Trust research and development programmes.
- Assist in safe operation of the radiopharmacy.
- Dispense and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
- Create and update clinical protocols.
- Conduct risk assessments.
- Ensure dose accuracy prior to administration.
- Audit waste disposal protocols.
- Provide radiation safety guidance.
- Undertake environmental and personnel monitoring.
- Participate in incident investigations.
Teaching and Training
- Participate in teaching, training, and development activities.
- Engage in staff appraisal.
Managerial
- Prioritise and manage workload.
- Maintain records for Nuclear Medicine QA and services.
Professional
- Maintain HCPC registration.
- Participate in CPD schemes.
- Work towards Nuclear Medicine MPE status.
- Participate in local NAIR response.
- Attend training courses, meetings, and seminars.
Policy, Service, Organisational and Professional Responsibilities
- Liaise with regulatory bodies.
- Participate in equipment tendering and commissioning.
General
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards.
- Adhere to Safeguarding procedures.
- Analyse complex data with attention to detail.
- Follow safe working practices.
- Lift equipment up to 20kg.
- Handle distressing situations professionally.
Personal Development
- Engage in annual personal development reviews.
- Identify and pursue development opportunities.
Mandatory Responsibilities
- Adapt tasks and responsibilities in consultation.
- Maintain confidentiality and data protection.
- Comply with Trust policies and procedures.
- Uphold equal opportunities policy.
Behavioural Qualities
- Demonstrate compassionate leadership.
- Foster equality and inclusivity.
- Improve organisational culture.
- Cultivate a safe working environment.
- Manage performance effectively.
- Encourage staff feedback and engagement.
- Share a clear vision and goals.
- Collaborate with stakeholders.
- Challenge discriminatory behaviour.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Honours degree in Medical Physics or equivalent.
- MSc. or higher degree in Radiation Physics or equivalent.
- HCPC State Registered Clinical Scientist.
- Membership of IPEM or other relevant professional body.
Desirable Criteria
- Higher qualification.
- Experience in research.
- Audit experience.
Experience
- Specialist knowledge of Nuclear Medicine (minimum 2 years post-registration).
- Familiarity with UK legislation on radioactive materials.
- Understanding of ionising radiation safety.
- Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment principles and quality assurance.
Skills/Abilities
- Proficiency in data analysis and validation.
- Effective communication with patients.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Analytical problem-solving.
- Database and spreadsheet usage.
- Initiative and time management.
- Teamwork.
Personal Qualities
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Motivated and efficient.
- Communicative and pleasant demeanor.
- Professional attire and behaviour.
- Flexibility in work hours.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
