This is a fixed term (24 months) role in the first instance to assess the ongoing viability of the position. The role has been created in response to rapid growth in clinical trial activity and the need for the NHS to meet timelines for trial delivery. The post holder will lead scientific support for both internally and externally led clinical trials within the department. They will also contribute to wider research and development activities, including the implementation of new post treatment imaging protocols and dosimetry for molecular radiotherapy trials.
The post holder will require MPE certification or expect to gain certification imminently (within 3 months).
Approximately 25% of time will be dedicated to duty physics rotas across diagnostic and molecular radiotherapy services.
The post holder will join an established team of 10 clinical scientists. The team includes four Band 7 scientists, three Band 8a leads, and three physics assistants. The post holder will work very closely with these colleagues, who alongside the Head and Deputy Head of NM Physics and Principal Physicist in molecular radiotherapy and the INM Research Manager, will be able to support the post holder to quickly become established in this role.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in nuclear medicine within a leading centre delivering cutting edge techniques in molecular radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging.
- Develop our international reputation for delivering world-leading research with our key partner UCL, and deepen our relationships with other academic, research and industry partners
- Support Trust obligation to deliver trial setup within 150-day turnaround time, as per the Department of Health and Social Care’s 10-year plan
- Actively contribute to work of clinical scientist team, providing highly specialist scientific and technical support to clinical and research activities of the Institute of Nuclear Medicine. Actively contribute to provision of Duty Physicist cover to the Clinical NM service
- Comply with Trust and department systems, procedures and tests to assure compliance with regulatory requirements in management of radiation protection
- Comply with research governance documentation
- Participate in research and development projects undertaken by the department including external collaborations. Submit research for publication and presentation at scientific and professional meetings
- Deliver training, education and supervision of staff, students and visitors
- Work to acquire familiarity with scientific, clinical and professional developments as they arise in both NM and other related fields. Maintain high professional standards at all times
- Schedule and prioritise workloads to meet unpredictable demands of the job.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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