Principal Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine Physics

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust seeks a Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine Physics to join the Medical Physics service. The post requires HCPC registration, a physics degree, an accredited MSc, and RPA2000 certification or progress toward it.

You will lead expert activities in radiation safety and clinical governance, advising on radiological protection within a patient-focused Trust. We value examplary communication, rigorous self-management and the ability to work across teams,

Qualifications

• 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subject.
• Relevant accredited MSc or higher degree.
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• RPA2000 certification as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics or working towards within an agreed timeframe.

Skills

Written communication

Self-management

Initiative

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in physics or related

MSc or higher degree

HCPC registration

RPA2000 certification

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subject
• Relevant accredited MSc or higher degree
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
• RPA2000 certification as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics or working towards within an agreed timeframe

Desirable criteria

• Have or be working towards RPA or RWA certification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Post Registration clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics
• Experience of acting as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics.
• Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment
• Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular radiotherapy in a clinical environment.
• Expert knowledge of radiation protection, able to act as a Trust expert in area of nuclear medicine and advise on radiation protection.
• High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiations
• In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines [e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO 9001 , RIDDOR, NAIR, COSHH, EPR, MDA/MHRA guidance, HASS]

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and experience of quality systems

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to write complex information in an accurate and concise way.
• Able to self-manage and to manage others.
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
• Good time management skills.
• Able to act as a Trust expert in areas of specialist expertise and communicate to all grades of Trust employees and management.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

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