Principal Nuclear Medicine Physicist

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's healthcare provider in London is seeking a Principal Nuclear Medicine Physicist for a fixed-term role. The candidate will manage quality assurance in Nuclear Medicine, lead image quality programs, and work as a Medical Physics Expert. Ideal applicants should be a registered Clinical Scientist and have a background in Medical Radiation Physics. This part-time position includes a salary of £72,921 to £83,362 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC.
• Experience/knowledge in Nuclear Medicine.
• Strong background in quality assurance methods.

Responsibilities

• Act as Medical Physics Expert in Nuclear Medicine.
• Lead the image quality programme for Nuclear Medicine.
• Manage quality assurance testing of NM equipment.

Skills

Medical Physics Expert qualification

Knowledge of patient dosimetry techniques

Experience in using Python

Education

BSc (Hons) Physics

MSc in Medical Radiation Physics

PhD in relevant topic

Tools

SPECT-CT

PET-CT

EPIC

Job description

Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Principal Nuclear Medicine Physicist

The closing date is 31 August 2025

This exciting fixed term opportunity will suit an innovative and experienced Physicist. This post is advertised as 0.8WTE however, full time equivalence will be considered.

You will have a strong background in developing quality assurance methods and in the optimisation of imaging techniques, teaching staff and R&D. As part of a dynamic and committed team you will be expected to be a part of the delivery of all aspects of the service, therefore excellent opportunities to broaden your experience and for future personal development.

The Trust has a SPECT-CT scanner and two single headed cameras. The Trust also has an active redevelopment programme and is planning to open a new Children's Cancer Centre in 2028 with an imaging floor which will include a PET-CT.

You will need to be a Clinical Scientist registered with HCPC and will also be a qualified Medical Physics Expert (MPE) qualification under RPA2000.

Main duties of the job

• Act as an appointed Medical Physics Expert in Nuclear Medicine (under The Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017) for GOSH
• To lead, plan and implement the Trust's image quality programme for NM, including monitoring and maintaining image quality, and leading on protocol optimisation and QA
• Manual dexterity when drawing up radioactive materials, ensuring fine motor skills are performed quickly and safely
• Manage quality assurance testing of NM equipment and compare against national/manufacturer guidelines, analysing data, reporting results and acting on any recommendations
• To meet regularly with Consultant Radiologists and NM Technologists/Radiographers to discuss image quality and optimisation.
• To work with the Radiology management team to establish an NM physics team at GOSH, implementing policies, protocols, and documentation for the team
• To lead on the recruitment, induction, and training of NM Clinical Scientists.
• To line manage current provision of NM Clinical Scientists
• Work with empathy and provide managerial re-assurances when required.
• To keep up to date in the routine practical methods to maintain registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) in your own discipline.
• To participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes, such as IPEM CPD scheme.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent.
• MSc in Medical Radiation Physics or equivalent experience.
• Registered Clinical Scientist.
• On the approved MPE list / register.
• Completed Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST)
• PhD in relevant topic.

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience/knowledge to act as a Medical Physics Expert in Nuclear Medicine
• Experience of providing radiation safety advice in Nuclear Medicine.
• Experience to measure the performance and safety of stateof-the-art, highly complex imaging equipm
• Experience in measures required to ensure compliance in areas that relate to the legislation and uses of radiation.
• Knowledge of patient dosimetry techniques and software.
• Specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state-of the-art, complex imaging.
• High level of understanding of patient, comforter and carer and staff risks arising from radiation exposure.
• Knowledge of national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to NM and specifically paediatric practice.
• Knowledge and experience of working clinically with SPECTCT, PET-CT and molecular radiotherapy
• Experience in writing and using software to analyse data, extracting, and understanding the extracted information.
• Knowledgeable in utilising Artificial Intelligence and applications in molecular imaging.
• Experience of using EPIC and Sectra PACs systems

Skills/Abilities

• Able to understand and operate a range of complex Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT equipment
• Able to devise methods of analysing complex data.
• Able to interpret and apply relevant guidance and legislation
• Able to plan specialist workload and coordinate with other healthcare professionals and services
• Able to manage conflicting demands on the service.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate complex information to many different groups of staff.
• Ability to communicate complex information to paediatric patients and their carers.
• Strong leadership and line management qualities.
• Able to present specialist information at conferences, or in peer reviewed journals.
• Experience of using Python, MATLAB and high-level programming languages, such as C++, etc.

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£72,921 to £83,362 a yearInclusive per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

271-CCS-7373650NH

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust