Nuclear Medicine Physicist

GenesisCare; Windsor; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Principal Nuclear Medicine Physicist supporting our state-of-the-art cancer care centres in Oxford, Windsor and Guildford? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.

The Role:

As the Principal Nuclear Medicine Physicist with us, you'll play a pivotal role as the lead Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations across the GenesisCare Oxford & Windsor centres. You will work closely with partners to ensure standardisation across all GenesisCare centres, contributing to high-quality, effective, and efficient nuclear medicine services.

Please Note: Although this role is home based, regular travel to our centres in Oxford, Windsor and Guildford will be required.

What You'll Do:

1. Oversee the provision of scientific support for nuclear medicine services, including molecular radiotherapy, PET-CT, diagnostic nuclear medicine, and radiopharmacy.
2. Manage quality assurance programmes for nuclear medicine equipment, ensuring safe, effective use.
3. Lead research and development activities to improve services and contribute to future planning.
4. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, including IR(ME)R, IRR, and Environmental Permitting Regulations.
5. Participate in training and the continuing education of staff, providing expert guidance and support.
6. Provide radiation safety advice to clinical teams and assist in incident investigations involving ionising radiation.

What You'll Have:

1. At least 5 years of experience in nuclear medicine physics, with demonstrated leadership experience.
2. HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist and certification as a Medical Physics Expert under IR(ME)R.
3. In-depth knowledge of nuclear medicine physics, including molecular radiotherapy and novel radionuclides.
4. Experience with commissioning and acceptance testing of nuclear medicine equipment such as PET-CT and SPECT-CT.
5. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical staff.
6. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, statistical analysis, and knowledge of programming languages like Python and Matlab.
7. Flexibility to work across centres, attend meetings, and work outside standard hours when required.

Why Choose GenesisCare:

Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:

1. Shape your work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
2. Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
3. Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
4. Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
5. Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
6. Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
7. Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.

Who We Are:

GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.

We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.

We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.

Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.

We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.

Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.

GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.