Band 8a Principal Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Romford is seeking a Clinical Scientist to enhance their Nuclear Medicine service. Responsibilities include quality assurance, training supervision, and compliance management. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and relevant experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics. The position promotes a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements, aimed at building an inclusive workforce.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Hold an MSc from an accredited programme.
• Registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Scientist.
• Relevant experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and implement a quality assurance programme for all equipment in Nuclear Medicine.
• Play a lead role in ensuring the department maintains legislative compliance.
• Supervise and assist with the training of trainee clinical scientists.

Skills

Quality assurance

Nuclear Medicine Physics

Training supervision

Education

MSc from an accredited programme

Registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Scientist

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Nuclear Medicine service at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust operates across two sites: Queen’s Hospital and King George Hospital. The service maintains 3 gamma cameras (2 x SPECT and a new 32-slice SPECT CT). A dedicated manufacturing radiopharmacy supplies 99mTc radiopharmaceuticals to both BHRUT and external partners. The department also manages a therapy service offering I-131 and Ra-223 treatments for a population of approximately 750,000 people and actively supports a variety of clinical trials.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist (Band 8a) to join our supportive and collaborative team. The successful candidate will contribute to all areas of the Nuclear Medicine service, including quality assurance, radiopharmacy (training provided), research and development, and external contract work.

At BHRUT, we are committed to building an inclusive workforce and offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and implement a quality assurance programme for all equipment in Nuclear Medicine.
• Play a lead role in ensuring the department maintains legislative compliance.
• Play a lead role in the administration of radionuclide therapies.
• Supervise and assist with the training of trainee clinical scientists, nurses, radiographers and technicians.
• Assist in the upload and maintenance of documents within the department’s quality management software.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold an MSc from an accredited programme.
• Registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Scientist.
• Relevant experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics is required.
• Candidates should be working towards Medical Physics Expert (MPE) status.
• We welcome applications from individuals who do not yet meet full criteria; appointment at Band 7 may be considered based on experience and development potential.

About the Trust and Services

We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs and serve a population of around 750,000, with more than 7,800 permanent staff. Our services span the major specialties of large acute hospitals and operate from two main sites – King George Hospital (Goodmayes) and Queen’s Hospital (Romford). We also provide outpatient services at several community locations and lead in various regional initiatives, including the Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre, Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, and breast care service at King George Hospital.

We are part of the North East London Cancer Alliance and have been recognised for improvements in urgent and emergency care waits, and for reductions in patient wait times for treatment.

Application and Additional Information

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification is not the full specification; please review the full specification prior to submitting your application. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online. If you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) or have questions about the application process, please contact Nichola Ceesay, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4176. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager using the contact details above.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025.