Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine) 12 months FTC

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Smethwick seeks a Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine) for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Candidates must possess or be about to gain HCPC state registration. This hands-on role involves supporting quality control, regulatory compliance, and conducting research. The department fosters a collaborative environment with new technology and varied studies. Salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 per year pro rata.

Responsibilities

• Active role in equipment quality control program.
• Support Principal Clinical Scientist with scientific aspects.
• Conduct research and development within the department.

Skills

Demonstratable post‑graduation experience in NHS Nuclear Medicine

Presentation of work at local or national level

Education

Honours degree in a relevant scientific subject

NSHCS STP Clinical Scientist training scheme (Nuclear Medicine)

HCPC State Registration as a Clinical Scientist

Job description

Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine) 12 months FTC

Here at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital's Nuclear Medicine Department, we require a state registered Clinical Scientist for a fixed term position (12 months) to cover maternity leave.

As this is a state registered post to cover maternity leave, we must be specific in that applications can only be considered from candidates that possess or are about to gain HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) state registration imminently, to legally act as a Clinical Scientist.

The role could suit someone just completing the NSHCS Scientific Training Program in Nuclear Medicine this year (2025), and is imminently gaining state registration with the HCPC to act as a Clinical Scientist.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The role is based at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. With a spacious new department comes new technology to explore, gain experience and innovate, all with the support to flourish. The department has three Siemens Pro.SPECTA x3 SPECT/CT systems, along with associated processing systems and software.

Service wise and scientifically, we benefit from our ability to provide a range of highly varied studies and our department has a good reputation for research anddevelopment in nuclear medicine. We also run a Krypton gas production service which operates from Birmingham University and supplies generators to England and Wales.

Main duties of the job

This is a hands‑on role, being active in our equipment quality control program as well as supporting the Principal Clinical Scientist with all scientific aspects of the service to include regulatory compliance with radiation protection.

At Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, all professions work closely together as a team and support each other to provide the best service possible for the patient. Your valued contribution will include working closely with our Clinical Technologists to ensure that they are supported scientifically when needed. Your support will also be needed by our IRMER Licensed Practitioners, where scientists take part in clinical reporting sessions.

You will take an active role in our Imaging Optimisation Team, so that patients gain maximum benefit from the available equipment. This will provide opportunity for you to conduct your own research and development, with the potential to present locally and nationally.

The department operates Mon‑Fri, 8am to 6pm. There’s opportunity to work flexibly if this suits work/life balance.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of what this role entails

Person Specification

Experience

• Demonstratable post‑graduation experience in an NHS Nuclear Medicine Department
• Presentation at local or national level of their work such as audit or research

Qualifications

• Honours degree in a relevant scientific subject
• NSHCS STP Clinical Scientist training scheme (Nuclear Medicine)
• HCPC State Registration as a Clinical Scientist

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Consultant Physicist & Head of Nuclear Medicine

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annum