Site Physicist- Molecular Imaging & Therapies

HCA Healthcare UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Lead Physicist for Molecular Imaging and Therapies. This role involves providing essential scientific and technical expertise to ensure the effective and compliant delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Ideal candidates will hold an MSc or higher in Medical Physics, alongside experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET. A range of flexible benefits, holiday options, and a private healthcare package are included.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Ability to optimise medical exposures and establish Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs).
• Experience conducting commissioning and acceptance testing of imaging systems.
• Skills in monitoring and ensuring equipment surveillance.

Responsibilities

• Optimise medical exposures and establish Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs).
• Define and oversee the performance of equipment quality assurance (QA).
• Conduct commissioning and acceptance testing of imaging systems.

Skills

MSc or higher degree in Medical Physics

PhD or equivalent experience

Membership or fellowship of IPEM

Registered Clinical Scientist under HCPC

Certified as a MPE under RPA 2000

Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Nuclear Medicine

Practical skills of imaging equipment

Knowledge of legislation related to radioactive materials

Education

MSc or higher degree in Medical Physics

PhD or equivalent experience

Job description

Site Physicist- Molecular Imaging & Therapies

Molecular Imaging and Therapies Site Lead Physicist

Location: London: The Harley Street Clinic

Position Type: Full time – 37.5 hours per week, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + a range of flexible benefits

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.

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.

What you’ll bring:

• 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
• 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)

Benefits

• 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