Principal duties & areas of responsibility Under direction of senior clinical scientists within the section, support the provision of an effective scientific service in Nuclear Medicine within the Trust and at customer sites Support the provision of advice and assistance to users of unsealed radioactive materials in order that they can work safely and comply with the relevant legislation. Carry out annual audits of Nuclear Medicine departments within the Trust and at customer sites to monitor and evaluate compliance with IRR17 and EPR2016. Analyse audit results and provide pro-active radiation protection assistance. Communicate audit results to various staff groups in an appropriate manner. Assist with the provision of unsealed radionuclide therapy at St Jamess University Hospital. Provide radiation protection advice to patients in an appropriate form in order that informed consent is achieved and that members of the public are adequately protected. Take an active part in physics support team dealing with gamma camera and calibrator troubleshooting. Respond to problems that are unpredictable in nature in an efficient and practical manner. Analyse and compare a range of solutions and provide the most suitable response for each individual problem. In particular, advising on the clinical usability, sometimes under pressure from the staff responsible for delivering Nuclear Medicine services. Carry out similar duties as given above at other Health Service or Health Care premises Liaise with all members of the Section and Department, and with Medical, Nursing, Professional, Technical and Clerical staff working with unsealed sources within the Trust Assume other duties as may from time to time be required as consequence of developing working practices and techniques. Carry out training sessions for diverse staff groups that may occasionally come into contact with radioactive materials as part of their work, transport drivers, porters etc. (up to 20 staff at one time).