Advanced Principal Physicist - Radioactive Substances | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider is looking for a co-lead in radioactive substances safety within their Medical Physics Department. This role involves supporting Nuclear Medicine and advising on compliance with regulations, particularly in a dynamic environment. Candidates with RPA and Nuclear Medicine MPE qualifications will be highly valued. This position may require flexible shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• RPA and Nuclear Medicine MPE qualifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the work of the section focused on radioactive substance safety.
• Act as lead Radiation Working Assistant (RWA) for Nuclear Medicine activities.
• Advise on compliance with Environmental Permitting Regulations.

Job description

Overview

Medical Physics provides scientific and technical support to a wide range of clinical and laboratory services in the Trust and to external clients. The Radiation Safety and Radiology Physics group provides services to Radiology, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, PET and Radiotherapy services including those within GSTT. This post will act as co-lead in the area of Radioactive substances; some involvement in other areas is possible.

You will be based primarily at Guy’s Hospital, working in the Radiation Safety and Radiology Physics Section of the Medical Physics Department, with potential lead work at other Trust locations and for external contracts. The team comprises experienced scientists and technicians whose aim is to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of the use of radiation on patients in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• The main duties of this role are to co-lead the work of the section in all aspects with a focus on support to radioactive substance safety.
• Act as lead Radiation Working Assistant (RWA) and contribute to Nuclear Medicine Medical Physics Environment (MPE) related activities; involvement in other areas may occur.
• Provide MPE support for Nuclear Medicine for an external client and work closely in support of the GSTT Nuclear Medicine team and the King’s College London (KCL) PET centre team.
• Advise on compliance with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and participate in the design of laboratories and radionuclide facilities (e.g., radionuclide therapies).
• Undertake line management functions for the section where applicable.

Organisation and Location

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five hospitals (Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield) and community services in Lambeth and Southwark. The Trust merged with the Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital in 2021, expanding services and capabilities. See www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk.

Expectations and Environment

As an organisation we are committed to developing services to meet patient needs. Some staff groups may be asked to work flexible shift patterns, including evenings or weekends. We support corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability and offer opportunities to contribute to local employment and community initiatives.

This role is expected to act as lead RWA. RPA and Nuclear Medicine MPE qualifications are highly desirable. The postholder would likely provide MPE support for Nuclear Medicine for an external client and work closely with the GSTT Nuclear Medicine team and the KCL PET centre team.

The advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025.