Lead, Molecular Radiotherapy & Service Expansion

HCA Healthcare UK; Street; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Molecular Radiotherapy Lead to manage activities related to molecular radiotherapy and ensure compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of radioactive source handling, the ability to develop protocols, and work collaboratively with diverse professionals. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment with a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practices for handling sealed and unsealed radioactive sources.
• Ability to create and update protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of best practices for use of contamination and dose rate monitors.
• Knowledge of best practices for use of radionuclide dose calibrators.
• Able to explain complex information across various formats.
• Able to coordinate diverse professionals to resolve clinical challenges.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate unsealed radioactive sources safely/accurately.
• Working knowledge of appropriate legislation (e.g. EPR, IRR, IRMER).

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of molecular radiotherapy activity in the department.
• Contribute to the QA program for all areas of the department.
• Assess, maintain and calibrate radiation monitoring instruments.
• Enhance existing and implement new molecular therapy techniques.
• Advise and assist clinicians in setting up new therapeutic protocols.
• Provide training to staff on safe use and storage of radionuclides.
• Represent the department during external compliance inspections.
• Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor for areas using radionuclides.

Skills

Knowledge of best practices for handling radioactive sources

Ability to create and update protocols

Knowledge of contamination and dose rate monitors

Knowledge of radionuclide dose calibrators

Ability to explain complex information

Coordination of diverse professionals

Manual dexterity to manipulate radioactive sources

Working knowledge of applicable legislation

Understanding Radiation Oncology Service offerings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific, technical or healthcare discipline

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Molecular Radiotherapy Lead to manage activities related to molecular radiotherapy and ensure compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of radioactive source handling, the ability to develop protocols, and work collaboratively with diverse professionals. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment with a commitment to employee wellbeing.