Specialist Clinical Scientist Nuclear Medicine

The University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust wishes to appoint a highly motivated Specialist Clinical Scientist within Nuclear Medicine.

This role will be based at Northampton General Hospital in leading the provision of a Nuclear Medicine scientist service for University Hospitals Northamptonshire (UHN).

The successful applicant is expected to be a registered Clinical Scientist and MPE, with substantial experience across all areas of Nuclear Medicine.

The UHN Nuclear Medicine service is provided over 2 sites, Northampton General Hospital (NGH) and Kettering General Hospital (KGH). It covers a wide range of diagnostic tests and therapeutic studies.

There are 4 gamma cameras across the 2 sites; 1 dedicated cardiac, 1 standard gamma camera and 2 others with CT capability . There is an onsite Radiopharmacy at NGH. The molecular radiotherapy service includes iodine ablation therapy, thyrotoxicosis therapy and Xofigo.

The department participates in clinical research trials. PET-CT is provided at NGH by Alliance Medical Ltd for which UHL currently provide RPA, RWA and MPE services.

There will be full support from and access to the Nuclear Medicine team at UHL, including the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics, Specialist Clinical Scientists and Clinical Scientists. There would be flexibility for time to spend in Nuclear Medicine at UHL for expansion of knowledge and management support, including meetings and CPD. This may involve onsi

te visits to UHL and remote working.

This is a specialist role, with the freedom to initiate action within broad scientific principles as directed by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics.

The post holder leads at least one specialist area e.g., diagnostic nuclear medicine, unsealed source therapy or PET-CT. The post holder has

advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Nuclear Medicine Physics and acts as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in their specialist area(s).

The post holder provides specialist scientific support and advice to Consultants, clinical, scientific, and technical staff on highly complex issues and the interpretation of relevant guidance related to Nuclear Medicine. They will engage in optimisation of clinical protocols and in the

development of translational techniques and procedures in conjunction with clinical colleagues. The post holder undertakes specific research and

development activities, and keeps abreast of new developments in their field.

As a senior member of staff you will work unsupervised, provide direct and indirect supervision to more junior staff and provide training to others.

You will be working within a friendly, multidisciplinary team of clinical scientist, technologist, medical, nursing and clerical staff.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We Have Four Primary Goals

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
  
  

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
  
  

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Booth Job title: Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics Email address: nicola.booth20@nhs.net Telephone number: 01162586331