Nuclear Medicine Physicist

GenesisCare; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Nuclear Medicine Physicist, where your expertise will shape the future of cancer care. In this pivotal role, you'll lead innovative nuclear medicine services, ensuring the highest standards of safety and effectiveness. Collaborate with clinical teams and drive research initiatives that enhance patient outcomes. With a focus on professional growth, enjoy a supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being and work-life balance. This is your chance to make a real impact in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to transforming cancer treatment.

Benefits

26 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Company Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear medicine physics with a focus on leadership.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and compliance in medical physics.

Responsibilities

• Lead nuclear medicine services and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provide training and support to clinical and technical staff.

Skills

Leadership in Nuclear Medicine Physics

HCPC Registration

Medical Physics Expert Certification

Knowledge of Molecular Radiotherapy

Experience with PET-CT and SPECT-CT

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Programming (Python, Matlab)

Education

Clinical Scientist Registration

Degree in Physics or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical Analysis Software

Job description

At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.

Are you looking to take the next step in your career in nuclear medicine physics? Whether you're an experienced professional or already on this path and eager to grow, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a state-of-the-art cancer care environment.

At GenesisCare UK, we're looking for a Principal Nuclear Medicine Physicist to support our centres in Oxford, Windsor, and Guildford. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and the highest standards of patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role:

As a Nuclear Medicine Physicist, you will be a key figure in leading and developing nuclear medicine services. Acting as the Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations, you'll ensure the highest standards of safety, effectiveness, and innovation across our Oxford and Windsor centres. You'll work closely with clinical teams and partners to standardise best practices across GenesisCare locations.

Please Note: While this role is home-based, regular travel to our centres in Oxford, Windsor, and Guildford is required.

What You'll Do:

• Provide scientific and technical expertise across nuclear medicine services, including molecular radiotherapy, PET-CT, diagnostic nuclear medicine, and radiopharmacy.
• Lead quality assurance programmes for nuclear medicine equipment to maintain safety, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Drive research and development initiatives, supporting future advancements in nuclear medicine.
• Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR, and Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Support training and development for clinical and technical staff, providing expert guidance.
• Offer radiation safety advice and assist in investigating incidents involving ionising radiation.

What You'll Have:

We welcome applications from experienced professionals as well as those already on this trajectory and keen to progress further. If you have the right mix of skills, experience, and passion for nuclear medicine physics, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential:

• Experience (or readiness to step into) a leadership role in nuclear medicine physics.
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (or working towards this).
• Certification (or eligibility) as a Medical Physics Expert under IR(ME)R.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear medicine physics, including molecular radiotherapy and novel radionuclides.
• Experience with commissioning and acceptance testing of PET-CT and SPECT-CT equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, statistical analysis, and programming (Python, Matlab, or similar tools).

Desirable:

• Experience mentoring or training colleagues.
• A proactive approach to research and innovation in nuclear medicine.

Why Choose GenesisCare:

Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:

• Shape your work-life balance with 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
• Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
• Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
• Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
• Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
• Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.

Who We Are:

GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.

We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.

We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.

Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.

We're passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.

Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care

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GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.