Job summaryThe Nuclear Medicine Physics team provides physics and radiation safety services. This post is based at the Royal Brompton Hospital Nuclear Medicine department (Chelsea) and also includes activities for the associated PET-CT department and Harefield Hospital Nuclear Medicine department ensuring safe clinical and scientific operation with optimal use of ionising radiation.
The postholder will contribute to practical aspects including testing, radiation safety, auditing, research and development using portable gamma camera, SPECT-CT and PET-CT systems, including a state of the art CZT SPECT CT system (installed in 2024) and associated equipment for the measurement and delivery of radiopharmaceuticals and for ensuring radiation safety.
Main duties of the job- To work as a valued member of the Nuclear Medicine Physics team, based within the Royal Brompton Hospital Nuclear Medicine Department performing on-site activities and work at/for additional clinical group sites/ other organisations (as required) including the PET department at 77 Wimpole Street and Harefield Hospital
- To perform a range of activities involving quality control testing, auditing, research and development, image and data computer analysis/ processing and radiation safety tasks in order to contribute to safe and effective patient diagnosis and treatment, the development of clinical services and optimised use of ionising radiation.
- To provide scientific, technical and radiation safety assistance, as directed by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics/ RPA/ MPE/ RWA, within a defined scope of practice.
- To act as an operator as defined by IR(ME)R for a specified range of tasks on completion of satisfactory training and competence assessment and in accordance with written procedures.
About usThe Nuclear Medicine department has an established cardiac CZT camera and SPECT-CT system and performs a range of diagnostic studies including specialist heart and lung imaging and quantification. We have recently installed a new state of the art CZT SPECT-CT system in July 2024, the first of its type in London, to provide new functionality and potential for innovative research and development projects. We plan to commence a research study using a portable camera in late 2026.
The PET-CT department at 77 Wimpole Street has a PET-CT scanner (performing a wide range of PET studies) and a Rb82 measurement and infusion system was implemented in 2022 to enhance quantitative low dose cardiac PET (one of only a few sites in the country to perform Rb82 cardiac PET). The department has a multitude of features and devices to ensure optimal radiation safety including a semi automated dose dispensing system, hand and foot monitor and radionuclide calibrator.
We would be delighted to add a Physicist to our friendly and dynamic Nuclear Medicine team at such an exciting time with a new state of the art solid state SPECT-CT scanner, portable research scanner and with a whole range of existing and new opportunities for development of the Nuclear Medicine and PET services. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached detailed job description and person specification
To work as a valued member of the Nuclear Medicine Physics team, based within the Royal Brompton Hospital Nuclear Medicine Department performing on-site activities and work at/for additional clinical group sites/ other organisations (as required) including the PET department at 77 Wimpole Street and Harefield Hospital Nuclear Medicine Department.
To perform a range of clinical technical activities involving specialist equipment quality control testing, auditing, research and development, image and data computer analysis/ processing, interpretation of diagnostic test results and radiation safety tasks in order to contribute to safe and effective patient diagnosis and treatment, the development of clinical services and optimised use of ionising radiation.
To provide specialist scientific, technical and radiation safety services, as directed by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics/ RPA/ MPE/ RWA.
To act as an operator as defined by IR(ME)R on completion of satisfactory training and competence assessment.
To work towards registration as a Clinical Scientist.
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential- Meets Education and Qualifications Criteria- Postgraduate diploma in Medical Physics/ Radiation Physics or equivalent subject
SkillsEssential- Ability to undertake measurements and validation of results.
- Able to comprehend and follow complex verbal and written instructions and procedures
- Good verbal and written communication and presentational skills
- An interest in data analysis, image processing and software systems
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGEEssentialDesirable- Healthcare/ patients/ people experience
PERSONAL QUALITIESEssential- Demonstrates care and empathy
- Willing to handle and use radioactivity
- Positive attitude to work
OTHEREssential- Willingness to be a classified radiation worker under IRR17 (in conjunction with many other members of the Nuclear Medicine team)
- Willingness to travel to other sites
- Willingness to work out of hours occasionally
This 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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 
