Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientist | University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust wishes to appoint a highly motivated Band 7 Clinical Scientist within Nuclear Medicine.

This role will be based between UHL and Northampton General Hospital (NGH) in the provision of a Nuclear Medicine scientist service.

The successful applicant is expected to be a registered Clinical Scientist (or close to registration), ideally with some experience across all areas of Nuclear Medicine.

UHL and UHN Nuclear Medicine services both cover a wide range of diagnostic tests and molecular radiotherapy services (mRT) and provide services across 4 sites in total. Each Trust has an onsite radioparmacy.

At UHL there are 5 gamma cameras; 1 dedicated cardiac and 4 SPECT/CT gamma cameras . The mRT service includes iodine ablation therapy, thyrotoxicosis therapy, Lu-177 PRRT and Xofigo.

At UHN there are 4 gamma cameras across; 1 dedicated cardiac, 1 standard gamma camera and 2 others with CT capability . The mRT service includes iodine ablation therapy, thyrotoxicosis therapy and Xofigo.

The departments participate in clinical research trials. PET-CT is provided at NGH and Glenfield by AML for which UHL currently provide RPA, RWA and MPE services.

There would be flexibility in the time spent at the sites covering Nuclear Medicine and remote working is also possible.

Anyone appointed without HCPC registration will be employed under AfC annnex 21

The post holder will prioritise and manage their own work to provide scientific support to the service. The post holder will apply a broad range of scientific skills, knowledge and experience in Nuclear Medicine and will liaise closely with the scientific, medical, technical, nursing and other staff to deliver an effective diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine service.

In 2023, with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients and partners, we developed a vision and strategy to act as our compass until 2030.

We are focused on four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence.

Our strategy is underpinned by our values – they are the foundation of a positive culture, and we will work to ensure they translate into an everyday reality for all.

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team.

Our strategy enables us to look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for people in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and beyond.

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• Maintain and develop Nuclear Medicine instrumentation, procedures and computing facilities
• Provide advice and assistance to clinicians and other staff on issues relating to Nuclear Medicine
• Ensure instrument quality assurance and the quality control programmes are correctly carried out, ensure equipment is operating correctly and carry out fault finding to resolve equipment problems
• Dispense and administer radionuclide therapy to patients and assist with the development of patient therapy services
• Assist with the maintenance and development of common procedures and protocols
• Liaise with the RPA and RPS staff to ensure day to day work meets the requirements of relevant radiation legislation