Junior Physicist -Nuclear Medicine

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

We are looking for an enthusatic and motivated person to join our dynamic Nuclear Medicine department at Coventry. The role will support the physics team; managing set-up and radioactive decontamination for molecular radiotherapies, managing the contamination monitor and gamma probe QC programme, assisting with radioactive waste audits and disposals, and lots more!
The department is going through an equipment refresh, with an Omni Legend 32 PET scanner due for installation in the next couple of months, a Starguide going in by the end of August and a third gamma camera being replaced in October. We undertake SIRT, Lu-177 Dota and PSMA moelcular radioatherapies, as well as I-131 ablation and thyrotoxicosis therapy. We’re involved in several research projects, including a UK first trial of a mobile PET CT scanner in theatres for margin assessment during tumour excision.
Our friendly team comprises of administrative staff, nurses, technologists, radiographers, physicists, healthcare assistants and radiologists.
The post would suit physics graduates looking for experience prior to medical physics STP application.
1.Provide operational and scientific support to the Nuclear Medicine service.
2.Undertake procedures in accordance to the quality assurance program for Nuclear Medicine equipment, taking responsibility for the safe use of complex and valuable imaging equipment. The programme has to be scheduled around equipment availability and must be regularly adapted according to clinical workload and breakdowns.
3.Assist with all aspects of the department’s radiation protection commitments including contamination monitoring, radioactive decontamination and radioactive waste disposal.
4.Assist with collecting and collating data relevant to providing a Nuclear Medicine service.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
1.Presentation and distribution of scientific data and information required to comply with legislation.
2.Assist with the development of the department’s procedures and protocols in accordance with relevant legislation, and produce and maintain documentation.
3.Assist with undertaking and documenting risk assessments.
4.Participate in teaching, training and development activities of staff and students.
5. Participate in CPD sessions.
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