Site Lead Physicist: Molecular Imaging & Therapies

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Site Lead Physicist for Molecular Imaging and Therapies in London. This full-time position requires specialist knowledge in Nuclear Medicine and PET along with a strong educational background, including an MSc in Medical Physics. The role involves optimizing medical exposures, conducting QA, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The organization offers competitive pay and a range of flexible benefits, prioritizing employee wellbeing and career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Comprehensive health and lifestyle benefits

Responsibilities

• Optimising medical exposures with Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs).
• Overseeing equipment quality assurance (QA) performance.
• Conducting commissioning and acceptance testing of imaging systems.
• Responsible for definitive calibration of equipment.
• Advising on equipment and room design.
• Monitoring equipment for ongoing surveillance.
• Analysing accidental radiation exposures.
• Selecting equipment for radiation protection measurements.
• Training staff on radiation safety and best practices.

Skills

Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Nuclear Medicine

Practical skills of imaging equipment and radiation monitors

Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines

Practical/programming skills of NM computer systems

Evidenced experience with PACS and EHR

Education

MSc or higher degree in Medical Physics

PhD or equivalent experience

Membership or fellowship of IPEM

Registered Clinical Scientist under HCPC

Certified as an MPE under RPA 2000

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Site Lead Physicist for Molecular Imaging and Therapies in London. This full-time position requires specialist knowledge in Nuclear Medicine and PET along with a strong educational background, including an MSc in Medical Physics. The role involves optimizing medical exposures, conducting QA, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The organization offers competitive pay and a range of flexible benefits, prioritizing employee wellbeing and career progression.