Molecular Radiotherapy Lead

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

Molecular Radiotherapy Lead

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 Clinic’s 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. 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.

Main Duties

• 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.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific, technical or healthcare discipline
• Registration with an appropriate body (e.g. RCT or HCPC) is desirable

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re 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. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Molecular Radiotherapy Lead you’ll be eligible for:

Benefits

• 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 schemeGroup 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

Culture and values

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.