Senior Clinical Officer – Nuclear Medicine

NHS; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to providing expert advice on medical exposures and radiation protection. This role invites a registered clinical scientist with a strong background in nuclear medicine to contribute to patient safety initiatives across the UK. You will engage with various stakeholders, analyze scientific queries, and support the licensing process while ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration, and make a meaningful impact in the field of clinical practice and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registered clinical scientist with experience in nuclear medicine required.
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and UK radiation protection legislation essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific advice on nuclear medicine and radiation protection.
• Manage applications and prepare technical papers for ARSAC meetings.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Radiation Protection

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Education

HCPC Registration

Degree in Clinical Science

Tools

Jira

Database Software

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Medical Exposures Group (MEG) to cover for maternity leave. MEG is a multi-disciplinary team who provide advice and support to a range of organisations including government, professional bodies, hospitals and clinics on medical exposures, regulatory and radiation protection issues, and safe clinical practice in the UK.

We are seeking a registered clinical scientist with experience in nuclear medicine who is interested in the wider applications of radiation protection in relation to patient safety. This is a great opportunity to bring your clinical knowledge and experience to a specialist team whilst maintaining your expertise in the latest developments in nuclear medicine and PET/CT.

Main duties of the job

The post offers the opportunity to provide support to nuclear medicine services across the UK. Working as a core member of the Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) secretariat, you will provide specialist scientific advice and support relating to the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) licensing process in addition to organising and preparing technical papers and scientific reports required for meetings of this expert committee.

You will also provide authoritative, up-to-date advice on matters associated with clinical practice in nuclear medicine and associated radiation protection issues required by IR(ME)R.

Job responsibilities

• Assess scientific and technical queries that arise during ARSAC licence application process
• Analyse and interpret comments made by ARSAC members, where expert opinions may differ, and compare options to provide a resolution
• Communicate scientific and technical information with a range of healthcare professionals and research trial sponsor organisations
• Authorise employer and practitioner licences issued under IR(ME)R 2017 on behalf of the Licensing Authorities following completion of quality assurance checks
• Propose and develop changes to procedures to improve working practices, in conjunction with line manager and in association with various Agencies
• Use Jira to manage applications according to procedures
• Use database software to generate reports and provide data analysis for presentation to ARSAC members or external organisations
• Prepare scientific and technical papers for ARSAC meetings in collaboration with line manager
• Work with secretariat colleagues to plan ARSAC work programme and meet requirements
• Identify areas requiring further research and development; co-ordinate and undertake this specialist research work
• Provide independent expert advice on matters associated with nuclear medicine to service users across the UK
• Input into radiation protection issues relating to nuclear medicine to promote and improve patient safety in the clinical environment
• Work with national and international stakeholders to include patients, healthcare professionals, professional bodies associated with nuclear medicine, government bodies, inspectorates for IR(ME)R for the devolved administrations and members of the public on matters pertaining to their field of expertise
• Work independently on a day to day basis and communicate the details and outcomes of work through written reports
• Observe and comply with Data Protection and all other relevant legislation, and UKHSA governance procedures

Please see the job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.

Selection Process Details

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 9 essential criteria that have been selected from the job description, and this will be in the form of a:

• Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• (1250 number of words) word Statement of Suitability.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria

Please note that only those applications meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.

Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:

• Established and experienced HCPC registered clinical scientist who can provide analysis of practices and advice to enable regulatory compliance and improved clinical practice
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience of clinical practice in nuclear medicine practice and the associated risks

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.

Please do not exceed 1250 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a remote interview.

Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.

You will be asked to prepare and present an 8-minute presentation at the start of your interview. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Scientific Campus in Chilton, Oxfordshire.

We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates for this role must pass an enhanced disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Checks.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Person Specification

Registration Essential

• Established and experienced HCPC registered clinical scientist who can provide analysis of practices and advice to enable regulatory compliance and improved clinical practice

Experience 1 Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge and experience of clinical practice in nuclear medicine practice and the associated risks

Experience 2 Essential

• Experience of successfully leading a project within own area of expertise

Experience 3 Essential

• A sound understanding of the IR(ME)R 2017 and a working knowledge of other relevant UK radiation protection legislation

Experience 4 Essential

• Proven ability to identify and solve problems in the post holder's area of specialist expertise

Experience 5 Essential

• Ability to assess complex situations and interpret detailed documents that may include legislation

Experience 6 Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective communication to a wide range of people in a manner consistent with their level of understanding

Experience 7 Essential

• Ability to write clear reports coupled with a very good command of the English language

Experience 8 Essential

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and well organised with the necessary drive and determination to complete tasks well and to time

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: UK Health Security Agency

Address: UKHSA Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0RQ

Employer's website: UK Health Security Agency