Nuclear Medicine Physics Technician

We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join us within our Nuclear Medicine department. The post holder will primarily provide support to the Clinical Scientists within the department with a number of varied and routine tasks and service development, working within a friendly, multi-disciplinary team of physicists, technologists, nurses, radiologists and admin staff.
We currently have a dedicated solid state cardiac gamma camera and three hybrid SPECT CT gamma cameras. We support Sentinel Lymph Node surgery, and carry out a range of molecular radiotherapies, including I-131 ablation, I-131 thyrotoxic, Ra-223 and Lu-177 therapies. We provide technical support to Alliance Healthcare in the provision of a PET/CT service. There are many opportunities for service development and improvement projects.
This post would suit a technologist or radiographer with an interest in Nuclear Medicine or a physics graduate looking to move into a career in healthcare science. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to improve their skills and experience before application to the STP scheme.
Leicester is a fun and vibrant city with lots of events and culture to explore. As a midlands city, it also has good transport links to other regions., The post holder will:
+ Participate in the day-to-day supervision of trainee technical staff assigned to Nuclear Medicine, assisting in the delivery of work-based training.
+ Provide expert knowledge in the field of Nuclear Medicine, ensuring that Standard Operating Protocols and other relevant legislation are followed.
+ To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team as required in the performance of duties.
+ Undertake other duties assigned by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics

Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
+ high-quality care for all,
+ being a great place to work,
+ partnerships for impact, and
+ research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
+ we are compassionate,
+ we are proud,
+ we are inclusive, and
+ we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies, 1. Participate in providing physics support to a high-quality Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Service, using complex, sophisticated imaging, non-imaging and data processing equipment, ensuring that all procedures are carried out according to written procedures and guidelines.
2. Manipulates radioactive (gamma and beta emitting radioisotopes) patient samples including blood, faeces and urine.
3. To assist in the amendment, and writing, of protocols and workflows used in imaging procedures and data processing.
4. Participate in the programme of quality control for complex Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics.
5. To prepare radioactive phantoms for quality control testing of equipment.
6. To process nuclear medicine images and non-diagnostic tests for reporting.
7. To follow procedures for the management of radioactive waste.
8. To participate in the decontamination of Therapy rooms.
9. To aid and support Clinical Scientists in the delivery of the molecular radiotherapy service.
10. To prepare and manage spreadsheets and databases, used for calculation of test results and maintenance of equipment.
11. Ensure that consumable stock levels are monitored and maintained.
12. Ensure that all written procedures are adhered to, and participate in the identification, development, implementation and monitoring of new or revised procedures in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and other Health Care Professionals.
13. Ensure effective multidisciplinary communications across the Nuclear Medicine Service, Clinical Management Groups and other Health Care Institutions.

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.