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Job Description
We are delighted to announce that we have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine to join a Secondary Care Service in East London
Job Details
Working hours: 09:00 - 17:30
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £56,000 to £63,000 dependent on experience
Setting: Hospital
Location: East London
Clinical/operational responsibilities
Main duties include but are not restricted to the following:
* To take an active role in the technical and scientific work of the department, ensuring efficient patient throughput and full utilisation of equipment.
* To plan, organise and implement a comprehensive equipment commissioning and quality assurance programme for Nuclear Medicine.
* To assist the Nuclear Medicine consultants by developing new workflows for image acquisition and data analysis, including the maintenance and improvement of existing software.
* To participate in agreed Trust research and development programmes.
* To assist the Production Manager and Quality Control team in the safe running of the radiopharmacy.
* To dispense and administer diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the Employer's Procedures and local clinical protocols.
* To create new clinical protocols in conjunction with the Nuclear Medicine Consultants in line with IR(ME)R requirements.
* To participate in departmental audit of protocols and procedures.
* To take an active role in the risk assessment of both the Nuclear Medicine department and its procedures.
* To independently check therapy doses prior to administration.
* To audit and regularly update waste disposal protocols in conjunction with the RWA.
* To participate, when staffing is low, in all dispensing and scanning procedures carried out in the department.
* To provide advice and assistance on radiation safety to patients, carers and staff in consultation with the RPA.
* Ensure environmental monitoring and personnel monitoring is undertaken via regular audit.
* To undergo RCA training and actively participate in Trust incident investigation
Teaching And Training
* Participate in teaching, training and development activities for all staff and trainees.
* To assist in providing traceability of dosimetric calibrations to UK primary standards (where appropriate).
Professional
* To maintain state registration with the HCPC and conform to the standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
* Register and participate in an appropriate CPD scheme.
* To work towards Nuclear Medicine MPE status by completing the required portfolio.
* To participate in local NAIR response.
Candidate Specification
* Honours degree in Medical Physics or equivalent.
* MSc. or other higher degree in Radiation Physics or equivalent.
* HCPC State Registered Clinical Scientist.
* Membership of IPEM or other relevant professional body.
Desirable
* Higher qualification
* Experience in carrying out research and development
Blackstone Benefits
Assigned specialised recruitment consultant
Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs
Complete onboarding support
Informed tailored career advice
Personalised job alerts
Unlimited referral bonus
For further information on this role, don't hesitate to contact GEORGE at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now
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Job Details
Working hours: 09:00 - 17:30
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £56,000 to £63,000 dependent on experience
Setting: Hospital
Location: East London
Clinical/operational responsibilities
Main duties include but are not restricted to the following:
* To take an active role in the technical and scientific work of the department, ensuring efficient patient throughput and full utilisation of equipment.
* To plan, organise and implement a comprehensive equipment commissioning and quality assurance programme for Nuclear Medicine.
* To assist the Nuclear Medicine consultants by developing new workflows for image acquisition and data analysis, including the maintenance and improvement of existing software.
* To participate in agreed Trust research and development programmes.
* To assist the Production Manager and Quality Control team in the safe running of the radiopharmacy.
* To dispense and administer diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the Employer's Procedures and local clinical protocols.
* To create new clinical protocols in conjunction with the Nuclear Medicine Consultants in line with IR(ME)R requirements.
* To participate in departmental audit of protocols and procedures.
* To take an active role in the risk assessment of both the Nuclear Medicine department and its procedures.
* To independently check therapy doses prior to administration.
* To audit and regularly update waste disposal protocols in conjunction with the RWA.
* To participate, when staffing is low, in all dispensing and scanning procedures carried out in the department.
* To provide advice and assistance on radiation safety to patients, carers and staff in consultation with the RPA.
* Ensure environmental monitoring and personnel monitoring is undertaken via regular audit.
* To undergo RCA training and actively participate in Trust incident investigation
Teaching And Training
* Participate in teaching, training and development activities for all staff and trainees.
* To assist in providing traceability of dosimetric calibrations to UK primary standards (where appropriate).
Professional
* To maintain state registration with the HCPC and conform to the standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
* Register and participate in an appropriate CPD scheme.
* To work towards Nuclear Medicine MPE status by completing the required portfolio.
* To participate in local NAIR response.
Candidate Specification
* Honours degree in Medical Physics or equivalent.
* MSc. or other higher degree in Radiation Physics or equivalent.
* HCPC State Registered Clinical Scientist.
* Membership of IPEM or other relevant professional body.
Desirable
* Higher qualification
* Experience in carrying out research and development
Blackstone Benefits
Assigned specialised recruitment consultant
Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs
Complete onboarding support
Informed tailored career advice
Personalised job alerts
Unlimited referral bonus
For further information on this role, don't hesitate to contact GEORGE at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now