Clinical Scientist

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

On-site Nursery

Staff discounts

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientist to deliver diagnostic imaging and radionuclide therapy within a multidisciplinary team. You will apply scientific expertise to ensure safe, effective use of radioactive materials and advanced imaging technologies.

This role offers opportunities to contribute to research, teaching, and innovation, with support for training, service development, and enhancement of clinical

Qualifications

• Qualified Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientist with multidisciplinary teamwork experience.
• Experience applying imaging principles to clinical care and research.
• Willingness to participate in teaching and service development.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging and radionuclide therapy services.
• Optimise imaging protocols and undertake quantitative image analysis.
• Perform and oversee quality control of imaging equipment and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Provide scientific advice to clinicians, radiographers, and technologists.

Skills

Diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging

Radionuclide therapy support

Quantitative image analysis

Quality control of imaging equipment

Scientific advisory to clinicians

Job description

As a Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientist based at our teaching hospital in Norwich, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine services that directly improve patient care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will apply your scientific expertise to ensure the safe, effective, and innovative use of radioactive materials and advanced imaging technologies. You will contribute to the optimisation of imaging protocols on 3 of our SPECT/CT imaging systems and for our independently owned PET/CT camera, undertake complex data analysis in such areas as kidney GFR evaluation, support the delivery of radionuclide therapies, and ensure compliance with radiation safety legislation. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated scientist who enjoys problem-solving, continuous learning, and translating scientific principles into real-world clinical impact. Whether you are an experienced clinical scientist, newly qualified or completing your training and are looking to develop your career, you will be supported to expand your skills, contribute to service development, and participate in research, teaching, and innovation.

Clinical & Scientific Practice

• Support the delivery of diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging and radionuclide therapy services.
• Optimise imaging protocols and undertake quantitative image analysis.
• Perform and oversee quality control of imaging equipment and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Provide scientific advice to clinicians, radiographers, and technologists.

Radiation Safety & Governance

• Ensure compliance with IRR17, IRMER17, and local radiation safety policies.
• Contribute to risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Support the Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) and Medical Physics Expert (MPE) functions as appropriate.

Service Development & Research

• Participate in research, innovation, and evaluation of new technologies or techniques.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new clinical protocols.
• Support departmental teaching and training for trainees, technologists, and students.

Operational & Professional Duties

• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in departmental meetings, CPD activities, and professional networks.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and patient-focused working environment.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics