Nuclear Medicine Physics Technician

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester invites a highly motivated individual to join our Nuclear Medicine department. The post holder will support Clinical Scientists with a range of routine tasks and service development within a friendly multi-disciplinary team of physicists, technologists, nurses, radiologists and admin staff.

This role suits a radiographer, technologist or physics graduate seeking healthcare science experience and is an excellent step before applying to the

Responsibilities

• Participate in the day-to-day supervision of trainee technical staff assigned to Nuclear Medicine, assisting in the delivery of work-based training.
• Provide expert knowledge in the field of Nuclear Medicine, ensuring that Standard Operating Protocols and other relevant legislation are followed.
• To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team as required in the performance of duties.
• Undertake other duties assigned by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join us within our Nuclear Medicine department. The post holder will primarily provide support to the Clinical Scientists within the department with a number of varied and routine tasks and service development, working within a friendly, multi-disciplinary team of physicists, technologists, nurses, radiologists and admin staff. We currently have a dedicated solid state cardiac gamma camera and four hybrid SPECT CT gamma cameras. We support Sentinel Lymph Node surgery, and carry out a range of molecular radiotherapies, including I-131 ablation, I-131 thyrotoxic, Ra-223 and Lu-177 therapies. We provide technical support to Alliance Healthcare in the provision of a PET/CT service. There are many opportunities for service development and improvement projects. This post would suit a technologist or radiographer with an interest in Nuclear Medicine or a physics graduate looking to move into a career in healthcare science. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to improve their skills and experience before application to the STP scheme. Leicester is a fun and vibrant city with lots of events and culture to explore. As a midlands city, it also has good transport links to other regions.

The post holder will:

• Participate in the day-to-day supervision of trainee technical staff assigned to Nuclear Medicine, assisting in the delivery of work-based training.
• Provide expert knowledge in the field of Nuclear Medicine, ensuring that Standard Operating Protocols and other relevant legislation are followed.
• To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team as required in the performance of duties.
• Undertake other duties assigned by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust