Principal Physicist (Molecular Radiotherapy)

This 12-month fixed-term (maternity cover) role is for a Principal Clinical Scientist in a joint clinical-academic department within a large London teaching hospital. While covering the full scope of nuclear medicine physics, the primary focus is leading the physics aspects of the Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) service. The role is relatively new and has been driven by the transfer of the in-patient MRT service from radiotherapy physics to nuclear medicine physics. This service includes inpatient thyroid cancer treatments and a national referral centre for somatostatin therapies (I-131 mIBG and Lu-177 Dotatate). There is also a significant paediatric MRT workload. In addition, the department runs a busy out-patient MRT service, including NHS-funded benign thyroid and radium-223 treatments, a large private Lu-177 PSMA service, and a growing research programme using Lu-177, Ac-225 and other radionuclide labelled ligands. Support is also provided to an HCA nuclear medicine service on Harley Street including thyroid and SIRT treatments. Beyond MRT, the department manages nuclear medicine equipment and a diverse imaging service. This is one of two Principal Clinical Scientist roles, with this post focused on MRT. Reporting to a Consultant Clinical Scientist, the postholder will contribute to leadership within a team of 10 physicists and three assistants, provide Medical Physics Expert support. There will be opportunity to engage in research and teaching opportunities, To contribute a high standard of scientific and technical support to the clinical and research activities of the department. To take the lead and take responsibility for major developments in the physics aspects of the molecular radiotherapy service To be responsible for molecular radiotherapy services provided by the medical physics team. To contribute significantly to the specification and development of new and existing clinical and research protocols, and the introduction and evaluation of new procedures and equipment. To provide Duty Physicist cover to the Clinical Nuclear Medicine Service. To contribute to audit activities within the department. To contribute to the implementation of relevant policies, legislation, governance and quality standards. To contribute to the research, development and teaching programmes of the department and to take part in research projects undertaken in collaboration with other departments and external institutions. To undertake teaching and lecturing as required, and in the training, education and supervision of local and visiting staff, contributing to their continuing education and to the development of their competencies. To act as Medical Physics Expert for the department and any external departments supported by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the MRT nuclear medicine physics team

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
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