Job overview
To support the Nuclear Medicine section of Medical Physics in providing and developing a wide and comprehensive range of Nuclear Medicine Physics services to UHSussex NHS Foundation Trust and its customers (remotely and in-person). This includes Conquest (near Hastings) and Eastbourne District General Hospital.
To also contribute to the general work of Medical Physics as determined by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Head of Medical Physics.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description for complete list of duties.
To assist in the provision of Medical Physics services in the field of Nuclear Medicine including SPECT-CT and PET-CT to the Trust and its customers. This involves a high standard of detailed, highly specialist, advice on exposures to radiation in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and legislation pertinent to the medical exposure of patients/clients to radiation.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description for complete list of duties.
1.1.Support work for compliance with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R) including:
a.Nuclear medicine dose optimisation (including SPECT-CT and PET-CT)
b.Calculate doses to patients following clinical incidents. This may include the calculation of doses to the foetus.
c.Participate in the specification, evaluation, selection, acceptance testing and commissioning of new Nuclear Medicine and PET equipment.
d.Perform dosimetric calculations, target doses or dose constraints, risk estimates and patient advice for Research Applications.
1.2.Participate in audits of compliance with relevant radiation legislation including IRR, IR(ME)R, EPR and CDG/ADR for UHSussex (East) and customers
1.3.Participate in the duty rota for nuclear medicine within the Trust (core hours 9-5). This involves QC of equipment, processing of imaging and non-imaging studies and preparation/delivery of therapies.
1.4.Involvement in the practical aspects of standard and non-standard molecular therapy treatments.
1.5.Perform dosimetry for target organs and organs at risk for molecular therapy treatments.
1.6.Provide image analysis support and audit. Ability to use nuclear medicine processing software including Hermes, GE Xeleris and Siemens Symbia platforms.
1.7.Develop clinical and scientific procedures and protocols under the Nuclear Medicine Quality System.
1.8.Arrange calibration of equipment including dose calibrators, contamination monitors and sample counters
1.9.Calculate the radiation protection requirements for the construction of new and modified areas using sealed and unsealed radioactive material and waste. Assist in performing appropriate measurements in the environs of such installations to ensure they are safe for staff and members of the public.
1.10.Assist in investigations for radiation incidents involving staff and/or public.
1.11.Participate in research and development projects as agreed by the Head, Deputy Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics and PET-CT Lead Physicist.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
1. Physics degree
2. Completion of NHS STP (Nuclear Medicine Physics)
Equalaity, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
3. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
4. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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