Clinical Scientist- MPE Radioisotope Physics

This opportunity has arisen, for an enthusiastic, motivated, clinical scientist to join our Radioisotope Physics team. We provide support to radioisotope services in various departments, including oncology, nuclear medicine and PET/CT, nuclear cardiology, laboratories etc., Candidates for this post must be registered Clinical Scientists and ideally be registered as MPE but candidates with desirable skills and experience which are working toward registration/certification would also be considered and offered support to gain this. They will provide clinical, scientific and technical expert advice and specialist training in support of the above services and lead with the molecular dosimetry work of the team. They will be strongly encouraged to participate in R&D projects and be involved in the radiation protection support., Undertake the IRMER duty holder role of a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for MRT dosimetry in Radioisotope Physics. Provide clinical, scientific and technical expert advice and specialist training in support of the clinical services. Ensure the correct operation of a range of nuclear medicine imaging equipment, and isotope calibration equipment. Carry out highly complex procedures, introducing new techniques, setting up and optimising clinical protocols and participate in service improvement and applied research projects., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject (E)
• Relevant MSc or higher degree (E)
• Completion of STP or equivalent experience /training (E)
Scientific/ Technical/ SpecialEssential criteria
• Sufficient knowledge and experience to be registered as MPE (E)
• Specialist level of theoretical and practical knowledge of working procedures and practices for Radioisotope Physics.(E)
ClinicalEssential criteria
• In-depth understanding of patient and staff risks in Nuclear medicine (E)
• Extensive and developed knowledge of clinical procedures and practices in Nuclear medicine. (E)
Desirable criteria
• Advanced training and expertise in conducting molecular radiotherapy dosimetry in clinical setting using specific software and tools/algorithms/protocols, Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines. (E), Able communicate at all levels highly complex information with many staff groups, patients and their relatives (E)
• Able to write and present scientific papers. (E)
• Able to train groups of other professional staff (E), You must have appropriate UK professional registration.