Nuclear Medicine
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Nuclear Medicine – East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) operates a forward-looking and friendly Nuclear Medicine department performing the full range of imaging and non-imaging studies. We have plans to expand our current range of Molecular Radiotherapy treatments (Iodine, Radium and Lutetium Dotatate). We also provide Physics services to the on-site PET-CT centre.
We are based at Ipswich Hospital and Colchester Hospital and training will be divided between the sites. A good rail link exists between the two centres. You will join a small and friendly team of Nuclear Medicine physicists. We have very good relations with teams in our Radiotherapy Physics and Radiation Safety and Imaging Physics groups with whom you may complete your rotations. Other rotations may be provided through the East of England Training Consortium.
East Anglia is a beautiful part of the country with lovely coastline and cities with good access to London.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
King's College London
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Name: Mark Atthey
Email: mark.atthey@esneft.nhs.uk
Nuclear Medicine – Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The training will be based across the two main acute sites at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals. There is a 99 bus that runs during the working day between the two sites every 30 mins, that is free for staff to use. Some elements of the non-ionising radiation first year training will require visits to other hospital sites in the south west.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Tony Dix
Email: tony.dix@nhs.net
Nuclear Medicine – Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Nuclear Medicine Department of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging investigations and therapy procedures at Castle Hill Hospital (CHH) and Hull Royal Infirmary (HRI). The department is equipped with three gamma cameras (1 GE StarGuide, 1 GE 870DR and 1 GE Infinia Hawkeye) and a gamma sample counter.
Our service also provides scientific support to the PET/CT facility on the Castle Hill site, where there is currently one PET/CT system with installation of a second scanner planned in the near future.
In collaboration with the University of Hull and the local Daisy charity, a Molecular Imaging Research Centre is due to open on the CHH site imminently which includes a radiopharmacy and a cyclotron facility.
You will be based at CHH within the Nuclear Medicine department where you will be able to access the on-site facilities as part of your training.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Manos Papadopoulos
Email: manos.papadopoulos@nhs.net
Nuclear Medicine – Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital (RLUH), also the STP base site, runs a wide variety of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radioisotope Procedures with our Nuclear Medicine Medical Physics Team providing Medical Physics Expert (MPE) support to several neighbouring diagnostic units and our on-site Radiopharmacy.
Our Diagnostic procedures include a vast variety of Gamma Camera imaging, non-imaging counting procedures and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) plus participation in multi-centre research trials. Our wide range of Molecular RadioTherapy (MRT) services covers Radioiodine, Lutetium and Yttrium Selective Internal RadioTherapy (SIRT) in close collaboration with Interventional Radiology where our dosimetry for treatment planning is vital in the Clinical Management to promote beneficial patient outcomes.
With our base site (RLUH) also adjacent to both the University of Liverpool and the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, there are both clinical and academic collaborations.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Ian Hufton
Email: ian.hufton@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Nuclear Medicine – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute NHS Trusts and training centres in the UK, a tertiary centre for a number of medical specialties and a major Trauma centre for the East Midlands. Radiotherapy has 6 linear accelerators and two dedicated CT scanners. We provide a wide range of advanced radiotherapy techniques and are a Regional Centre for serval of these. We work very closely with our Clinical Oncologist and Therapeutic Radiographer colleagues.
You will join with our dedicated and experienced team of expert Clinical Scientist and technologists who will guide you through your training. Our teams are at the fore front of a large number of development and research activities and have excellent links with the University of Nottingham. All training is based within our two main sites, the QMC and City Hospital campuses which are linked by a frequent shuttle bus service free to staff. The Radiotherapy Physics specialism, in phase 2 and 3 of the training, is based at the City Hospital campus.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
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Name: Clare Jacobs
Email: clare.jacobs9@NHS.net
Nuclear Medicine – Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Nuclear Medicine Physics team consists of 16 physicists, providing scientific support to 5 clinical nuclear medicine departments and 2 PET/CT services in the South East. Facilities at RSCH include SPECT/CT systems (one with solid state detector technology) and radionuclide laboratory facilities. We participate in R&D with clinical trial research at RSCH and collaborations with the University of Surrey and National Physical Laboratory. Experience will be gained in a range of areas essential to cover all aspects of the STP syllabus whilst also allowing the chance to be involved in development and the introduction of new equipment and techniques. The Medical Physics Department has over 120 staff and during your time as an STP will have the opportunity to learn skills from all sections. The department currently has 12 STPS across the 3 year groups and so you will benefit from extensive peer support and guidance throughout your training.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
King's College London
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Name: Mel Cunningham
Email: mcunningham1@nhs.net
Nuclear Medicine – The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Nuclear Medicine – Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
This post will be based at Torbay Hospital in Torquay. Some infrequent travel will be required to other trust sites in the region. In addition there will be a 2 week placement in UHBW, Bristol to cover the non-ionising radiation rotation. All reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be paid for these essential visits.
Torquay is famous for being on the English Riviera, with the natural beauty of Devon’s beaches and cliff top walks and the rugged moorland of Dartmoor nearby. It’s the perfect base for enjoying all the South West has to offer, whilst still being well connected to the rest of the country. We are a friendly and sociable team that strive to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for trainees. Our trainee numbers have been increasing over the last few years, and there is a growing network of trainees at Torbay and across the wider region. Additionally, we collaborate with other centres in the South West to ensure you have access to the full breadth of learning experiences. Whether you were born and raised in the South West, or fancy a change of scenery, we believe you will fall in love with Devon and thrive whilst training here.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Tamsin Cammack
Email: tamsin.cammack@nhs.net
Nuclear Medicine – University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking an enthusiastic scientist to join the Nuclear Medicine Physics team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust, one of the region’s largest employers, which has strong healthcare science links with the University of Southampton. The Nuclear Medicine Physics Department provides Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT services across Southampton and surrounding areas, supporting a diverse diagnostic service and a growing molecular radiotherapy portfolio. Our research focusses on neurology and radionuclide therapy dosimetry, and we support numerous clinical trials and evaluate novel radiopharmaceuticals in our state-of-the-art Radiopharmacy.
The department offers high-quality training, with excellent working relationships within Medical Physics and Clinical Scientific Computing. Some travel may be required for training activities. Significant time will be spent at King’s College London for the MSc. This role provides a great opportunity for a scientist to specialise in nuclear medicine physics in a large regional hospital.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
King's College London
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Name: Gemma Lewis
Email: gemma.lewis@uhs.nhs.uk
Nuclear Medicine – University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust Nuclear Medicine Physics department supports 6 gamma cameras, two PET/CT scanners and other associated equipment. We have nuclear medicine imaging, molecular radiotherapy, and a radiopharmacy on site. We are part of a medical physics department which includes diagnostic radiology physics, radiation protection, radiotherapy and non-ionising radiation (MR and Ultrasound), and the vast majority of training will be done on the central Bristol site.
You will be based at Bristol Royal Infirmary, and will have a desk in a shared office. You will also be expected to attend North Bristol Trust, which also has a private PET scanner on site which we support. There are good transport links. For the non-ionising radiation rotation, there may be around 2 days travel required to another regional hospital. There will be opportunities to visit other sites during training but this should not be essential.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: David Hall
Email: david.hall@uhbw.nhs.uk
Nuclear Medicine – University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
At University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL), Nuclear Medicine is based at both Leicester Royal Infirmary and Glenfield Hospital. Trainees would be based at Leicester Royal Infirmary but work at both sites. There is a shuttle bus free to staff linking the hospitals in the Trust.
At UHL, we have 4 gamma cameras, radiopharmacy and provide a molecular radiotherapy service. We have a team of 6 Clinical Scientists and 1 current STP so there is a strong support network for trainees in the department.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
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Name: Caroline Thorpe
Email: caroline.thorpe@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Nuclear Medicine – University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Train with a friendly and supportive group of 6 full-time nuclear medicine physicists in a busy department housed in a brand-new hospital facility, with cutting-edge SPECT/CT, PET/CT, radiopharmacy and an expanding molecular radiotherapy service.
You will be based in Brighton at the Royal Sussex County Hospital with occasional travel to the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath (inter-site bus travel available). The team also support nuclear medicine services in other departments across East Sussex (such as Eastbourne and Hastings) – travel to external sites is typically by car-share.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
King's College London
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Alex Dunford
Email: alexander.dunford@nhs.net