Job overview

This exciting fixed term opportunity will suit an innovative and experienced Physicist. This post is advertised as 0.8WTE however, full time equivalence will be considered. 

You will have a strong background in developing quality assurance methods and in the optimisation of imaging techniques, teaching staff and R&D. As part of a dynamic and committed team you will be expected to be a part of the delivery of all aspects of the service, therefore excellent opportunities to broaden your experience and for future personal development.

The Trust has a SPECT-CT scanner and two single headed cameras. The Trust also has an active redevelopment programme and is planning to open a new Children’s Cancer Centre in 2028 with an imaging floor which will include a PET-CT.

You will need to be a Clinical Scientist registered with HCPC and will also be a qualified Medical Physics Expert (MPE) qualification under RPA2000.

Main duties of the job

• Act as an appointed Medical Physics Expert in Nuclear Medicine (under The Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017) for GOSH
• To lead, plan and implement the Trust’s image quality programme for NM, including monitoring and maintaining image quality, and leading on protocol optimisation and QA
• Manual dexterity when drawing up radioactive materials, ensuring fine motor skills are performed quickly and safely
• Manage quality assurance testing of NM equipment and compare against national/manufacturer guidelines, analysing data, reporting results and acting on any recommendations
• To meet regularly with Consultant Radiologists and NM Technologists/Radiographers to discuss image quality and optimisation.
• To work with the Radiology management team to establish an NM physics team at GOSH, implementing policies, protocols, and documentation for the team
• To lead on the recruitment, induction, and training of NM Clinical Scientists.
• To line manage current provision of NM Clinical Scientists
• Work with empathy and provide managerial re-assurances when required.
• To keep up to date in the routine practical methods to maintain registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) in your own discipline.
• To participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes, such as IPEM CPD scheme.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.