Site Physicist – Molecular Imaging & Therapies
Location: London – The Harley Street Clinic
Job type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + a range of flexible benefits
We invite you to join The Harley Street Campus as Site Lead Physicist for Molecular Imaging and Therapies, providing 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
* 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, new technologies and techniques.
* Be responsible for the definitive calibration of the equipment.
* Advise on equipment, room and installation design.
* Monitor and ensure the ongoing surveillance of equipment.
* Analyse and investigate accidental or unintended radiation exposures.
* Select appropriate equipment for radiation protection measurements.
* Provide 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.
* Act as the radiation protection supervisor (RPS) in the area.
What You’ll Bring
* MSc or higher degree in Medical Physics.
* PhD or equivalent experience.
* Membership or fellowship of IPEM or eligibility for membership.
* Registered Clinical Scientist under HCPC.
* Certified as an MPE under RPA 2000.
Essential Qualifications
* 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.
* Evidence of 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).
Why HCA UK?
HCA is one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, with a focus on innovation and employee well‑being. Join a large multisite organisation offering unrivalled opportunities for career progression, flexible working and support for both your mental and physical health.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave.
* 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.
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
Culture and Values
At HCA UK we celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences of each colleague, believing that support and respect help us deliver exceptional care. Our core values are:
* Unique and Individual – recognising and valuing everyone as unique.
* Kindness and Compassion – treating people with kindness.
* Honesty, Integrity and Fairness – acting with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
* Loyalty, Respect and Dignity – valuing each other as members of the HCA UK family.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability‑Confident committed organisation, we discuss flexible working arrangements and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, and in the workplace, to support everyone’s needs.
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