Molecular Radiotherapy Lead

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Molecular Radiotherapy Lead in London to oversee all aspects of the service and improve therapeutic techniques. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various flexible benefits, including private healthcare and paid holiday options. Candidates should possess a relevant scientific degree and be registered with an appropriate body. Join us to develop and manage innovative radiation therapy protocols while contributing to patient care.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Insurance

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Comprehensive flexible health and lifestyle benefits

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 other staff members on safe use and storage of radionuclides.
• Represent the department during inspections for compliance.
• Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor where radionuclides are used or stored.
• Prepare procedures, protocols, Local Rules and risk assessments.
• Develop the continual growth of the service.
• Lead the development and standardization of MRT services.

Skills

Knowledge of best practices for handling of 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

Understanding the wider Radiation Oncology Service offerings in healthcare

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific, technical or healthcare discipline

Registration with an appropriate body (e.g. RCT or HCPC)

Job description

London, The Harley Street Clinic and across the hospital group

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Fixed Term, Maternity Cover

Salary: Competitive + a range of flexible benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Harley Street Clinics Molecular Radiotherapy service. The purpose of this role is to maintain and develop the radionuclide service, as well as provide specialist scientific support to the wider Medical Physics service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will also be responsible for the direction of these services and supporting other hospitals within the group like The Wellington Hospital and London Bridge Hospital.

There will also be an opportunity to be involved in other aspects of work within the Medical Physics department (e.g. LDR prostate brachytherapy, Linac QA and dosimetry, research and development, etc.)

We currently offer I-131 thyroid ablation, Lu-177 DOTATATE, and Y-90 SIRT.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Molecular Radiotherapy Lead youll be eligible for:

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job 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 that require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.

Provide training to other staff members e.g. nurses, RMOs or other physics staff on the safe use and storage of radionuclides within the hospital environment.

Represent the department during inspections for external compliance or conformance e.g. EA, CQC, HSE, ARSAC or BSI.

Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) for areas where radionuclides are used or stored within the hospital.

Prepare procedures, protocols, Local Rules and risk assessments pertaining to MRT and other areas of the Medical Physics department where appropriate. Contribute to regular reviews of all documentation in use and prepare related reports and presentations.

Develop the continual growth of the service. This can be through assisting the onboarding of new consultants and the launching of new MRT services, ensuring HCA policies and external compliance requirements are met in the process.

Lead the development, standardisation and alignment of MRT services across all HCA campuses, in line with the One HCA vision.

Person Specification

Experience

• Knowledge of best practices for handling of 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)
• Understanding the wider Radiation Oncology Service offerings in healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in relevant scientific, technical or healthcare discipline
• Registration with an appropriate body (e.g. RCT or HCPC)

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.