Principal Clinical Scientist, Lead Physicist for Nuclear Medicine
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit a specialist Clinical Scientist to jointly lead the Nuclear Medicine Physics team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust. Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Nuclear Medicine to the Trust and its contracted customers. The ideal candidate will also be accredited by RPA2000 to act as a Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) or Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) within this specialty, or be on a short timescale to achieving this status. The Clinical and Radiation Physics team is part of the SEND (South, East and North Devon) Medical Physics network. Clinical and Radiation Physics provides Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety Services across the SEND geographic area to both NHS and non-NHS customers. This position is based within Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter, although on occasion, some work will be expected at the other sites in the region. This role supports the provision of Nuclear Medicine, Radionuclide Therapies, PETCT and associated radiation protection services to the Trust and others including the University of Exeter. The postholder will be heavily involved in the delivery of Medical Physics services to the Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre where research and clinical work is undertaken by the University of Exeter and Alliance Medical respectively. Applicants for appointment at band 8b will have appropriate HCPC registration, significant relevant experience and a current certificate of recognition as an MPE and RPA/RWA. Applications are also invited from individuals with less relevant experience who may be considered for appointment at a lower band. The department encourages staff training and development and is an accredited training centre for the PTP, STP and HSST training schemes. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported in further professional development, based on their needs and service objectives. Person Specification
General Requirements
See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
185-504-9412 Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata
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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit a specialist Clinical Scientist to jointly lead the Nuclear Medicine Physics team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust. Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Nuclear Medicine to the Trust and its contracted customers. The ideal candidate will also be accredited by RPA2000 to act as a Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) or Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) within this specialty, or be on a short timescale to achieving this status. The Clinical and Radiation Physics team is part of the SEND (South, East and North Devon) Medical Physics network. Clinical and Radiation Physics provides Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety Services across the SEND geographic area to both NHS and non-NHS customers. This position is based within Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter, although on occasion, some work will be expected at the other sites in the region. This role supports the provision of Nuclear Medicine, Radionuclide Therapies, PETCT and associated radiation protection services to the Trust and others including the University of Exeter. The postholder will be heavily involved in the delivery of Medical Physics services to the Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre where research and clinical work is undertaken by the University of Exeter and Alliance Medical respectively. Applicants for appointment at band 8b will have appropriate HCPC registration, significant relevant experience and a current certificate of recognition as an MPE and RPA/RWA. Applications are also invited from individuals with less relevant experience who may be considered for appointment at a lower band. The department encourages staff training and development and is an accredited training centre for the PTP, STP and HSST training schemes. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported in further professional development, based on their needs and service objectives. Person Specification
General Requirements
See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
185-504-9412 Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata
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