Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine Physics

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as a Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine Physics. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with excellent development opportunities. You'll contribute to critical healthcare services and engage in cutting-edge research.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist or training towards registration.
• Experience in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET applications.
• Practical experience in Radiation Protection and dosimetry.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinical Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine, PET, and Molecular Radiotherapy services.
• Contribute to research, academic and clinical teaching.
• Work with unsealed radioactive substances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong numerical skills

Oral and written presentation skills

Initiative

Logical thinking

Medical image processing proficiency

Education

Honours degree in physics or relevant subject

Masters degree in Medical Physics or Medical Imaging

Tools

Medical image processing systems

MS Office

Job description

Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine Physics

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Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We have a unique opportunity for a 3-year fixed term Band 7 Clinical Scientist to join our Nuclear Medicine Physics team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist to join our growing team in the Nuclear Medicine Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Nuclear Medicine Physicist to work in a major teaching centre with excellent opportunities for research and development.

The successful candidate will work as a member of a friendly team of clinical scientists responsible for the medical physics provision of work with unsealed radioactive substances, primarily at UHS, and on occasion supporting outside centres.

Southampton has an Imaging Infrastructure Support Service partnership with Siemens Healthcare, which has seen over 130 imaging systems replaced and our radiology services expanded. For molecular imaging, two SPECT/CT systems are in use in our refurbished Nuclear Medicine Department. PET/CT services are provided on site by Alliance Medical with MPE and RPA support from UHS Medical Physics.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The clinical services we support provide a wide range of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging procedures. We also support a range of radionuclide therapies, including PRRT, PSMA, Radium, SIRT and radioiodine treatments. We are a an EANM accredited Centre of Excellence for Theranostics and were awarded the 2021 BNMS Innovation Award for our outpatient therapy service during the Covid-19 pandemic. We support approximately 20 new clinical trials a year across diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET.

In addition to our imaging facilities, Southampton’s modern radiopharmacy facility serves multiple regional Nuclear Medicine departments and also holds a Manufacturer’s Authorisation for Investigational Medicinal Products from the MHRA. This allows us to pursue a wide range of clinical trial work, including the development and translation of novel radiotracers, currently focussed on neurological, respiratory, and molecular radiotherapy. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative group of clinical scientists with strong links to the University of Southampton.

You will support our Clinical Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine, PET and Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) services and contribute to the group’s growing involvement in research. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help deliver Nuclear Medicine services at Southampton and the surrounding areas.

We offer the successful candidate flexible working hours, specific details can be discussed as part of the interview process. We provide ongoing development opportunities with involvement in research, academic and clinical teaching and supervision, encouraging continuous professional development.

Ideally you will be an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist for Nuclear Medicine Physics. It is anticipated that you will have in depth knowledge of current practice in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and experience of providing scientific advice. Experience of practical Radiation Protection and radionuclide therapy dosimetry are also essential. On occasion, you will be expected to travel between customers by car, ferry and/or plane.

Candidates working towards HCPC registration will be considered for appointment at a lower band as appropriate and are encouraged get in touch by email or telephone to discuss their situation. For all informal enquiries please contact Sofia Michopoulou, Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics at [e-mail].

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 July 2025.

If you’re interested in applying for this role, we’d encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you’re ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Honours degree in physics or relevant subject (or equivalent)
• Masters degree (or equivalent) in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging or appropriate subject
• HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (or formal training to enable registration)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• PhD in a related field
• Corporate Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) membership
• Chartered Scientist (CSi
• Post-graduate research expertise in a related field
  
  

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Work with ionising radiation
• Used to working in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET applications
• Experience in Radionuclide Therapy and Dosimetry
• Practical experience in Radiation Protection related to NM and PET
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience across a range of scientific disciplines/ technologies
• Evidence of research experience
• Specialist knowledge and experience in image analysis and processing
  
  

Aptitudes And Skills Required

Essential criteria

• Analytical skills for the highly complex analysis of patient studies and research and development data
• Strong numerical and statistical skills. This includes the ability to use spreadsheets and statistics software packages
• Writing skills for producing scientific papers and reports.
• Oral and written presentation skills at local, national and international scientific meetings.
• Ability to show initiative
• Ability to think logically
• Proficiency in operating a variety of medical image processing systems
• Knowledge of general IT software packages (MS Office).
  
  

Desirable criteria

• IDL / Python proficient
• Experience with nuclear medicine image processing software

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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