Clinical Scientist in Imaging and Nuclear Medicine

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Plymouth is seeking a Clinical Scientist specializing in Nuclear Medicine. The role involves supporting the quality assurance program for equipment and acting as the Radiation Protection Supervisor. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and a HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist. This permanent position offers a salary between £47,810 and £54,710 annually and the opportunity for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation protection in medicine.
• Extensive experience with imaging equipment safety and QA.
• Understanding of dosimetry and clinical issues related to ionising radiation.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinical and Radiation Physics service within Nuclear Medicine.
• Act as the Radiation Protection Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance for dispatching radioactive materials.

Skills

Radiation protection expertise

Quality assurance knowledge

Excellent communication skills

IT proficiency (Excel/Word)

Education

Good Honours degree in Physics

MSc in Radiation Physics

HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist

Tools

PACS

Patient administration systems

Job description

Overview

Provide clinical scientific and radiation protection services in support of uses of ionising radiation. Support the diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine service. Act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor for specific areas within the remit of the Nuclear Medicine physics service (e.g. radionuclide therapies, External Waste Store). Appointment at Band 6 within 6 months of attaining Clinical Scientist registration would be considered for those with less experience with a modified job description. Proposed Interview date: Monday 03 November 2025.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Clinical and Radiation Physics service within Nuclear Medicine. This includes administering radioiodine therapies for both thyroid cancer and thyrotoxicosis and supporting administrations of other therapies such as Ra-223. A SIRT service will be implemented within the next year.
• Undertake quality control tests on imaging equipment (i.e. gamma cameras and PET scanner) and other associated equipment to the relevant standards.
• Involvement in teaching and training of a range of staff groups including to external customers such as FRCR and University of Plymouth.
• The post-holder will act as the RPS for specific areas within the remit of the Nuclear Medicine physics service (e.g. radionuclide therapies, External Waste Store).
• The post-holder will be required to dispatch radioactive materials in such a way as to comply with the requirements for lawful transport of radioactive materials by road as advised by the Trust DGSA.
• Support the Lead Physicist for the Quality Assurance programme for Nuclear Medicine equipment. This will include highly complex, patient critical equipment and involve high precision measurements.
• Support the Lead MPE for CT doses as part of hybrid imaging, including ensuring audit and establishment of CT LDRLs.
• Analyse results and provide reports and advice on findings to the relevant senior scientist and to the Trust and users on the safety and efficacy of the use of the equipment.
• Investigate and resolve complex equipment problems. Liaise with suppliers regarding equipment breakdown, and arrange for the maintenance and servicing of identified items of equipment.

About Us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

• Date posted: 24 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 216-AH-C7357094
• Job locations: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Hospital, Level 6, University Hospitals Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Specialist Duties / Appointed Expert: The post-holder will act as the RPS for specific areas within the remit of the Nuclear Medicine physics service (e.g. radionuclide therapies, External Waste Store)
• Other Clinical Scientific: Responsibilities for other aspects of clinical scientific work in support of Imaging with Ionising Radiations, including supporting the Quality Assurance programme for Nuclear Medicine equipment and CT dose management as part of hybrid imaging

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualifications: Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Physics); MSc in a relevant subject (e.g. Radiation Physics); Membership of IPEM (MIPEM); HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist
• Knowledge & Experience: Specialist proven theoretical and practical expert knowledge of radiation protection in medicine; knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research; extensive experience with imaging equipment safety and QA; understanding of dosimetry and safety; knowledge of clinical issues related to ionising radiations; proficiency in Excel/Word and IT systems; experience with PACS and patient administration systems

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals; knowledge of other imaging modalities (NM, MRI); risk management; management training; coding in relevant computational languages; experience with quality management systems

Aptitude & Abilities Essential

• Excellent communication and organisational skills; ability to prioritise and manage own work; initiative; high manual dexterity and accuracy; ability to lift equipment (>10 kg); ability to work under complex, unpredictable conditions

Desirable

• Willingness to train and develop further skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. See UK Visas and Immigration for details. For overseas applicants, criminal record checks information is provided as required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.

Employer details

Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address: Derriford Hospital, Level 6, University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/