Medical Physics Technologist (PET Imaging)

King's College London; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a medical physics technologist to support the PET imaging team. Key responsibilities include providing technical aid for PET scanning operations and ensuring radiation safety compliance. Candidates should have a level 4 qualification or equivalent experience in a nuclear medicine environment. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional development in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 4 qualification or equivalent experience in relevant technical/scientific roles.
• Experience in nuclear medicine or PET imaging.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for clinical and research PET scanning.
• Assist in radiation protection and quality control.
• Manage data for PET clinical research trials.

Skills

Minimum level 4 qualification

Experience working in a nuclear medicine or PET imaging department

Knowledge of nuclear medicine technology

Good working knowledge of radiation safety regulations

Computing experience with datasets

Clear communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Sample counters

Radiation monitoring equipment

Job description

About Us

We are looking for an enthusiastic medical physics technologist to join our PET imaging team at King's College London (KCL) & Guy's and St Thomas' (GSTT) PET Centre. The Centre is part of both King's College London's School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences (BMEIS) in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, and Guy's & St Thomas' National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust.

We run a clinical PET service in parallel with an extensive programme of clinical research. Facilities currently include 2 cyclotrons, radiochemistry labs, 3 PET-CT scanners and a PET-MR scanner. We have recently installed two state-of-the-art Siemens Quadra Total Body PET-CT scanners. This will be an exciting time to join our team with ample opportunity to contribute to an ambitious programme developing the clinical and research capabilities of the department.

About The Role

The purpose of this post is to provide technical support to the operation of the clinical and research PET scanning activities in the PET Imaging Centre, working as a member of a team of medical physicists.

Particular aspects of the role will include providing radiation protection support to the department, including the cyclotron/radiochemistry facilities and scanning suites, and taking a day-to-day role in the UK PET Core Lab which provides quality control and data management for PET clinical research trials.

You should be highly motivated, able to multi-task, work well within a team, and be keen to learn. The position is in a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary department, with opportunities for involvement in research projects.

This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Minimum level 4 qualification, e.g., higher apprenticeship, HNC or other Level 4 award, plus work experience in relevant technical/scientific posts OR Considerable knowledge and skills gained through work experience in relevant technical or scientific posts
2. Experience working in a nuclear medicine or PET imaging department or similar setting
3. Knowledge of nuclear medicine technology including sample counters and radiation monitoring equipment
4. Good working knowledge of the regulations and best practice for radiation safety in nuclear medicine clinical and laboratory settings
5. Computing experience including manipulation and transfer of large datasets
6. Clear spoken and written communication skills, with proficient computer use and strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioural skills

Desirable criteria

1. Relevant degree
2. HCPC or RCT registration
3. Experience working as a medical physicist or technologist in a PET imaging department
4. Experience of supporting clinical imaging research studies including experience of data collation and management for these studies
5. Experience of providing radiation safety support for PET cyclotron/radiochemistry facilities

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

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