Site Physicist Molecular Imaging and 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

Site Physicist- Molecular Imaging and Therapies

Molecular Imaging and Therapies Site Lead PhysicistLondon: The Harley Street ClinicFull time: 37.5 hours per weekPermanent ContractSalary: Competitive + a range of flexible benefits

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to join The Harley Street Campus (The Harley Street Clinic/Leaders in Oncology Care) in the capacity Site Lead Physicist for Molecular Imaging and Therapies to provide specialist scientific and technical expertise to support the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of diagnostic, therapeutic and research procedures in accordance with IR(ME)R.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Molecular Imaging and Therapies Site Lead Physicist youll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job responsibilities

Optimising medical exposures and establishing Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs).

Defining and overseeing the performance of equipment quality assurance (QA).

Conducting commissioning and acceptance testing of imaging systems, new technologies and techniques.

Be responsible for the definitive calibration of the equipment.

Advising on equipment, room and installation design

Monitoring and ensuring the ongoing surveillance of equipment.

Analysing and investigating accidental or unintended radiation exposures.

Selecting appropriate equipment for radiation protection measurements.

Providing training, guidance and scientific support to practitioners and other staff on radiation safety and best practices.

Advise on patient imaging and therapies procedures for standard and non-standard cases

Write comprehensive reports for new procedures, equipment and techniques, including commissioning reports and work instructions.

Be the radiation protection supervisor (RPS) in his/her area.

Person Specification

Experience

• - Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Nuclear Medicine to advanced level
• - Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of PET to advanced level
• - Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular therapies to advanced level
• - Practical/programming skills of NM computer systems
• - Practical skills of imaging equipment, radiation monitors and assay equipment
• - Evidenced experience in use of PACS, EHR and other key IT systems
• - Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, national standards, professional and other guidelines, relating to the safe and proper use of radioactive materials (e.g. IR(ME)R, EPR, IRR, ARSAC)

Qualifications

• - MSc or higher degree in Medical Physics
• - PhD or equivalent experience
• - Membership or fellowship of IPEM or eligible for membership
• - Registered Clinical Scientist under HCPC
• - Certified as a MPE under RPA 2000

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.