Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist in nuclear medicine physics. This role involves supporting nuclear medicine services and managing radiotherapy services. A minimum requirement of MPE in nuclear medicine physics is essential. The Trust fosters a diverse work environment and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Managerial and leadership training

Commitment to diversity

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: be an MPE in nuclear medicine physics.
• Strong scientific skills are vital to ensure the safe delivery of nuclear medicine procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for nuclear medicine physics services.
• Manage the molecular radiotherapy services, including I-131 and Ra-223.

Skills

MPE in nuclear medicine physics

Strong scientific skills

Job description

Overview

Are you an MPE in nuclear medicine physics? We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Scientist to join our Nuclear Medicine Physics team. The team comprises approximately 10 clinical scientists, technologists and radiopharmacy technicians who are committed to prioritising patient care. You will be supported by senior management.

MPCE provides physics support to one on-site gamma camera and another site, both offering a range of imaging procedures. Medical physics directly manages the non-imaging diagnostic and MRT service and is about to commission a brand new state-of-the-art radiopharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for nuclear medicine physics services to the Trust's gamma camera operated by Radiology staff and to the nuclear imaging department at Walsall Manor Hospital (which has one gamma camera).
• Support the sentinel lymph node service for both organisations.
• Manage the molecular radiotherapy services, including I-131 and Ra-223, along with non-imaging diagnostic services and radiopharmacy services.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (including Oncology and Radiology) within the nuclear medicine physics service.
• Report to the Head of Radiation Safety Services.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum requirement: be an MPE in nuclear medicine physics.
• Strong scientific skills are vital to ensure the safe delivery of nuclear medicine procedures.
• Support the successful candidate to achieve RWA or RPA certification.

Benefits and Development

We have a strong track record of supporting managerial and leadership training. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is committed to diversity and flexible working arrangements. The Trust has been rated as “Good” by CQC and has received multiple awards for diversity, inclusion and nursing excellence. We will support flexible working requests where possible.

How to Apply / Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Malcolm Foley
Job title: Head of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively contact Mark Rawson on 01902 307999 ext. 86197 or [e-mail]