Band 7/8a Principal Clinical Scientist

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a qualified professional to lead scientific support in their Nuclear Medicine service. The role involves administering radionuclide therapies and supporting the training of STP trainees. Candidates must have significant experience in Nuclear Medicine and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. This position offers an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and aims to support staff in performing their roles effectively.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Nuclear Medicine required.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly IRR17 and IR(ME)R17.
• Ability to supervise and support training of STP trainees.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific support in Nuclear Medicine service.
• Administer radionuclide therapies for SIRT, PRRT, and PSMA.
• Initiate and supervise research in Nuclear Medicine.

Skills

Expert knowledge in Nuclear Medicine

Excellent organisational skills

Good IT skills

Job description

Overview

The post holder will act as the lead for scientific support in the Nuclear Medicine service and will directly support the training of STP trainees. The post holder will participate in the administration of radionuclide therapies for SIRT, PRRT and PSMA.

The post holder will initiate, supervise and undertake research in Nuclear Medicine.

The post holder will have expert knowledge and good depth of experience in Nuclear Medicine, possess excellent organisational and IT skills and be able to participate in service development in line with the national/international standards. You will have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly IRR17 and IR(ME)R17 ionising radiation regulations.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.