PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
The Nuclear Medicine service at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust consists of two Nuclear Medicine departments across both Queen's Hospital and King George Hospital sites. The service currently maintains 3 gamma cameras (2 x SPECT and a new 32-slice SPECT CT which is being installed in May 2024). We run a dedicated manufacturing radiopharmacy with 2 new isolators that supplies both BHRUT and external customers with 99mTc radiopharmaceuticals. We manage a therapy service that includes I-131 and Ra-223 serving a population of approximately 750,000 patients. The service also supports a wide range of clinical trials.
A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 8A clinical scientist to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of the Nuclear Medicine service including QA, radiopharmacy (training will be provided), R&D and external contract work. This post requires an MSc from an accredited centre as well as HCPC registration as a clinical scientist. They will need experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics appropriate to the role. Applicants should be in the process of applying for MPE status. Applicants without the necessary experience are also encouraged to apply as they may be considered for appointment at Band 7.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To plan, organise and implement a quality assurance programme for all equipment in Nuclear Medicine.
2. To play a lead role in ensuring the department maintains legislative compliance.
3. To play a lead role in the administration of radionuclide therapies.
4. To supervise and assist with the training of trainee clinical scientists, nurses, radiographers and technicians.
5. To assist in the upload and maintenance of documents within the department’s quality management software.
BHRUT encourages flexible working options.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online; however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
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