Job summaryWe are lookingfor an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist to act as Principal Medical Physicist in the Nuclear Medicine department. You will provide general scientific support for Molecular Radiotherapy and Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine services alongside other members of the Nuclear Medicine Physicsteam. You will act as one of the Medical Physics Experts (MPE) in Nuclear Medicine under the IRMER regulations.Main duties of the jobYou will act as an MPE in Nuclear Medicine and play a key role in the day to day running of the Molecular Radiotherapy service. You will be part of a small team of Nuclear Medicine Physics staff and help to supervise junior members of the team. The post-holder will also work closely with the Principal Clinical Technologist and ARSAC licence holders.There are potential opportunities to be involved in a range of development activities, including reporting and Radiopharmacy, depending on the experience and interests of the candidate.The Nuclear Medicine Service sits with the Imaging Business Unit at UHDB and is progressive and friendly. It provides a full range of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging studies along with a number of molecular radiotherapy treatments. The department has modern facilities with three gamma cameras, two with SPECT-CT, and its own dedicated Radiopharmacy manufacturing unit. There are also plans to install a new gamma camera with diagnostic CT capacity in the next 12 months.The department has a strong track record of developing and training staff and therefore we would welcome applications from candidates who might not fully meet the job specification as yet, but have the energy and enthusiasm to develop into the role. In this case, we would consider appointing at a lower grade if required, such as Band 7 or B8a Annex 21 depending on experience.Closing Date: 6 August 2024Interview Date: 20 August 2024About usAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:Development opportunities, both professional and leadership developmentOn-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemesKey Facts:We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS EmployersThe department is keen to hear from candidates seeking to develop their career in Nuclear Medicine and work with them in a flexible and supportive way in achieving this.Person SpecificationRegistrationEssentialHCPC as Clinical ScientistBSc/MSc Physics or Medical PhysicsExperienceEssentialExperience of working in Nuclear Medicine as a Clinical ScientistKnowledge and experience of applying IRMER2017 and IRR2017 in nuclear medicineExperience in Quality Assurance of Nuclear Medicine equipmentDesirableEvidence of working at MPE level in Diagnostic/Therapeutic Nuclear MedicineExperience in Radionuclide therapy and dosimetryDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Derby HospitalUttoxeter RoadDerbyDE22 3NEEmployer's websitehttps://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)