Medical Physics Technologist (PET Imaging

Carry out day-to-day data tasks for the UK PET Core Lab, including data transfer, analysis and collation of images. Communicate and liaise with PET centres across the country and with industry and academic partners conducting clinical trials. Carry out accreditation of new sites for the Core Lab, including acquiring and analysing phantom data and gather evidence to ensure harmonisation across the clinical trials network.

Contribute to the routine medical physics activities in the PET Centre. Take on duties concerning radiation protection and the use of radioactive materials throughout the PET Centre including the cyclotron and radiochemistry facilities and the scanning areas of the department. Assist where appropriate in carrying out complex research studies involving processing of blood samples etc. Ensure compliance with the environment agency permit in generating radioactive waste records from radiation monitoring systems and reports under supervision of a clinical scientist.

Manage record keeping of training and induction of new staff working within the scanning suites and laboratories and provide safety training directly where appropriate. Assist, where appropriate, with scanner, sample counter and dose calibrator QC, e.g., filling phantoms for scanner QC testing, carrying out regular QC on well counter etc. Ensure scanning equipment (including radiation monitoring devices) is safe for use through maintaining up to date records of equipment maintenance and service.

Assist in drafting risk assessments as necessary for all new work undertaken by the department. Similarly for radiation project forms, local rules, systems of work, working procedures documents for use of radioactive materials, and best practical means documentation for disposal of radioactive substances etc. Undertake audits of working practice within the department under the supervision of a clinical scientist. Write clearly in systems of work that must be understood and followed by other members of staff.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaise with medical, scientific and technical staff, radiographers, administrative and other staff groups from within and outside the PET centre as appropriate. Undertake other tasks and responsibilities appropriate to the position as necessary, including working flexible hours if required.