As a member of the Wales Research and Diagnostic PET Imaging Centre, you will have leadership qualities that will influence the direction of the Centre and will nurture the talent and build the expertise in others.   You will act as the Medical Physics Expert for the facility and cover all aspects of radiopharmaceutical production, clinical scanning and pre-clinical scanning. You will also work closely with PETIC’s Radioactive Waste Advisor and Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor.

You will bring the technical expertise to develop and implement research of an international standard and work with internal and external collaborators.  You will produce written research work for publication in high quality, key journals and give presentations at conferences and seminars in a way that enhances the international standing of the Centre.

Working together with the Director of PETIC, Departmental Managers and QA, with the support of the team of GMP Production Technologists, the post holder will be responsible for actioning and overseeing radiation safety within the facility.

The postholder will be required to take the lead for delivering defined projects, ensuring these are delivered on time and with minimal impact on manufacturing schedules. Further, they will be responsible for ensuring that all corresponding documentation is completed in accordance with PETIC’s Quality System, including authoring/updating standard operating procedures for GMP equipment and systems. 

Clinical

·       To lead on the provision of professional advice and guidance on Medical Physics processes and procedures for the PET services under IR(ME)R 2000, advising on the impact of Medical Physics on strategic developments and plans.

·       To be the lead in the Medical Physics aspects of implementing new procedures and service developments within the PET service.  This will involve developing and maintaining protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.

·       Assist Radiographers and Clinicians in the performance of the PET service and ensure the technical quality and safety of these studies.

·       Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor for the entire facility

·       Act as a operator under the IR(ME)R 2000 regulations for PET procedures

·       Provide highly specialised scientific and technical support to the PET centre in order to assure safe patient care and staff work environment.

·       To organise, perform, record and monitor routine QC/QA measurements and maintain associated records on all radiation related equipment (PET scanner, CT units, radionuclide calibrators, sample counters, radiation monitors, display devices etc.). This requires precise setting up and handling of delicate instruments.

·       Liaise with equipment service engineers to co-ordinate routine servicing/upgrades and attendance in the event of breakdowns.

·       To review and work to procedures and maintain and monitor records associated with compliance with the Radioactive Substances Act and Natural Resources Wales permits for work with radioactive material.

·       Ensure that all transport of radioactive materials adheres to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations and to provide necessary training to the appropriate staff/ contractors.

·       Ensure compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (2017), Environmental Permitting Regulations (2010) and Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Research

·       Provide dose and risk assessments for applications to local, multi-centre and national research ethics committees.

·       Initiate and perform clinical, pre-clinical and other scientific research including the acquisition and analysis of highly complex image and other data.

·       Co-ordinate the storage, transmission and archiving of all research data acquired in the centre.

·       Manage the set up and maintenance of multi centre trials and research projects involving the clinical scanning service.

·       Conduct research utilising positron emission tomography of an international standard.

·       To contribute to and/or lead successful bids for funding to support the research activities.

·       To publish research outputs in leading international academic journals and high impact conferences.

·       To recruit and supervise scientific staff and postgraduate research students.

·       To contribute fully to the management of postgraduate research

·       To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally and internationally to raise awareness of the school’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the school and the enhancement of its regional, national, and international profile.

Teaching

·       Provide teaching and training to staff, patients and researchers working within the facility.

·       Undertake the co-supervision of PGR’s and acting as a PGR progress review panel member as required.

Other

·       To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.

·       Contribute to the life of the Wales Research and Diagnostic PET Imaging Centre, School of Medicine and wider University through strategic planning, committee membership and administration responsibilities. 

·       Provide leadership and mentorship that will nurture the talent and build the expertise in others.

·       Any other duties not included in the above.

General

·       Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.

·       Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity

·       Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role

Essential Criteria (maximum of 10)

Qualifications and Education

1.       Postgraduate degree at MSc level in Medical Physics or in a related subject area

2.       Medical Physics Expert on the RPA 2000 Register or eligibility for the register

3.       A member of the Health and Care Professions Council register of Clinical Scientists or eligibility for the register

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

4.       Substantial experience working at a Clinical Scientist within Positron Emission Tomography or Nuclear Medicine

5.       Able to demonstrate expert knowledge and understanding of Positron Emission Tomography or Nuclear Medicine, including relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines.

6.       Experience of using specialist software packages (e.g. PMod, Matlab, HERMES)

7.       Excellent Oral and Written Communication, with ability to influence senior decision making in relation to specialist discipline.

Planning, Analysis and Problem Solving

8.       Able to make decisions involving highly complex facts which require analysis.

9.       Evidence of ability to develop research and solve expansive problems using initiative and creativity; identify and propose both practical and innovative solution.

Desirable Criteria

1.       Ability to act as Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor for PETIC.

2.       Ability to act as Radioactive Waste Advisor for PETIC.

3.       PhD in Medical Physics or related subject.

4.     Knowledge of other medical imaging techniques.

5.     Evidence of collaborations with industry