Job Summary
Provide technical support to the physics service - primarily of Nuclear Medicine but also to the work of Clinical and Radiation Physics at Plymouth University Hospital NHS Trust.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
* Provide scientific technical services in support of Nuclear Medicine
* Monitor, audit and dispose of radioactive stocks and waste while ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
* Manage statutory records for radioactive sources
* Assist in the management of radioactive sources
* Assist in maintenance and calibration of radiation monitoring equipment
* Perform quality assurance tests on a range of imaging and measurement equipment in diagnostic radiology (x-rays) and nuclear medicine (sealed and unsealed sources of radioactivity).
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
Please note that all communication will be electronic, please check your email account regularly. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
Job Responsibilities
* Assist the Consultant and Principal Physicists in the scientific activities of the Nuclear Medicine department.
* Perform routine equipment quality assurance (QA) tests on highly complex hybrid gamma cameras and computer systems.
* Perform routine equipment QA tests on measuring equipment such as gamma probes, well counters and radiation detectors.
* Maintain quality control records for nuclear medicine imaging equipment.
* Assist with monitoring and disposal of radioactive stocks and waste.
* Perform procedural audits and audits of radioactive material in nuclear medicine.
* Perform staff dosimetry analysis.
* Assist with and analyse environmental monitoring across the Trust and external customers sites.
* Assist physics staff in compliance with legislation, including Medical Device Regulations.
* Organise calibrations for radiation monitoring instrumentation.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
* Degree equivalent level of knowledge in Physics or equivalent science-based degree.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential
* Demonstrable evidence of project work involving extensive measurement and analysis of data.
* Working in a team environment.
* Basic knowledge of radiation theory and its application to nuclear medicine.
APTITUDE & ABILITIES Essential
* Ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of people.
* Self-organised and able to work in a busy environment.
* Computer literate - able to use MS Office, Excel and Word.
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION Essential
* A positive outlook and a desire to develop.
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