Molecular Radiotherapy Lead
London, The Harley Street Clinic and across the hospital group
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term, Maternity Cover
Salary: Competitive + a range of flexible benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Harley Street Clinic’s Molecular Radiotherapy service. The purpose of this role is to maintain and develop the radionuclide service, as well as provide specialist scientific support to the wider Medical Physics service. The post holder will also be responsible for the direction of these services and supporting other hospitals within the group like The Wellington Hospital and London Bridge Hospital.
There will also be an opportunity to be involved in other aspects of work within the Medical Physics department (e.g. LDR prostate brachytherapy, Linac QA and dosimetry, research and development, etc.)
We currently offer I-131 thyroid ablation, Lu-177 DOTATATE, and Y-90 SIRT.
Main Duties:
1. Manage all aspects of molecular radiotherapy activity in the department.
2. Contribute to the QA program for all areas of the department.
3. Assess, maintain and calibrate radiation monitoring instruments
4. Enhance existing and implement new molecular therapy techniques.
5. Advise and assist clinicians in setting up new therapeutic protocols that require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
6. Provide training to other staff members e.g. nurses, RMOs or other physics staff on the safe use and storage of radionuclides within the hospital environment.
7. Represent the department during inspections for external compliance or conformance e.g. EA, CQC, HSE, ARSAC or BSI.
8. Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) for areas where radionuclides are used or stored within the hospital.
9. Prepare procedures, protocols, Local Rules and risk assessments pertaining to MRT and other areas of the Medical Physics department where appropriate. Contribute to regular reviews of all documentation in use and prepare related reports and presentations.
10. Develop the continual growth of the service. This can be through assisting the onboarding of new consultants and the launching of new MRT services, ensuring HCA policies and external compliance requirements are met in the process.
11. Lead the development, standardisation and alignment of MRT services across all HCA campuses, in line with the “One HCA” vision.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring:
12. Knowledge of best practices for handling of sealed and unsealed radioactive sources
13. Ability to create and update protocols and procedures
14. Knowledge of best practices for use of contamination and dose rate monitors
15. Knowledge of best practices for use of radionuclide dose calibrators
16. Able to explain complex information across various formats
17. Able to coordinate diverse professionals to resolve clinical challenges
18. Manual dexterity to manipulate unsealed radioactive sources safely / accurately
19. Working knowledge of appropriate legislation (e.g. EPR, IRR, IRMER)
20. Understanding the wider Radiation Oncology Service offerings in healthcare
21. Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific, technical or healthcare discipline
22. Registration with an appropriate body (e.g. RCT or HCPC) is desirable
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re 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. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Molecular Radiotherapy Lead you’ll be eligible for:
23. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
24. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
25. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
26. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
27. Group Life Assurance from day one
28. Critical illness cover
29. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
30. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
31. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
32. Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
33. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
34. Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
35. Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
36. Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them
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