Clinical Scientist Nuclear Medicine - Band 7

NHS; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS seeks a Band 7 Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine to provide scientific support and ensure quality control of medical imaging equipment. This role, based in Gloucestershire, offers the opportunity to work with an experienced team and contribute to advancing patient care. Ideal candidates will have specialist experience along with relevant qualifications, ensuring high standards in Radiation Protection and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Specialist experience in Nuclear Medicine / Molecular Radiotherapy essential.
• Experience performing routine QC on imaging and non-imaging equipment.
• Understanding of Radiation Protection Legislation relevant to Nuclear Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support to Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Protection services.
• Support Radiopharmacy QC and carry out Radiation Audits.
• Train staff and perform routine QC on diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant scientific, BSC & MSc or equivalent

Tools

NHS software (e.g. CRIS, PACS)

Job description

Job summary

Due to growth of our service an opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Clinical Scientist to join the existing Nuclear Medicine team which consist of 17 WTE members of staff. This is an interesting and varied role providing physics support to the Nuclear Medicine.

There are currently three gamma cameras over the two Trust sites, two with SPECT CT capability. At Gloucester Trust site there is the new SPECT-CT gamma camera installed in an upgraded department. There is an in-house Radiopharmacy used for the daily manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, which is operated jointly with the Pharmacy department, and we also carry out Nuclear Medicine Therapies. Flexibility is required for this role.

Nuclear Medicine is a part of Medical Physics

This is an exciting time to join the department.

Will be required to work flexibility on both sites.

Main duties of the job

To provide scientific support to the Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Protection services throughout the Trust

Carry out QC for imaging and non-imaging equipment.

Support Radiopharmacy QC.

Train staff

Carry out Radiation Audits.

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. Weprovide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Our workforce is over 9,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care across a range of clinical areas. We also have exceptional teams of professional services staff underpinning our vision every step of the way.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for everyone, valuing and celebrating differences and encouraging a workplace and culture where all can thrive. We endeavour to ensure each and every person working in our organisation feel respected and valued.Respecting and valuing differences will help to ensure that our policies and services reflect the needs and experiences of the people and community we serve.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0416

Job locations

Trust wide

Gloucester, Cheltenham

GL1 3NN

Job description Job responsibilities

To Participate in the provision of scientific support to the Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Protection services throughout the Trust so that an efficient and effective service is provided.

Please see the attached job description for further comprehensive details.

Job description Job responsibilities

To Participate in the provision of scientific support to the Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Protection services throughout the Trust so that an efficient and effective service is provided.

Please see the attached job description for further comprehensive details.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Specialist experience in Nuclear Medicine / Molecular Radiotherapy

Desirable

• Relevant scientific, BSC & MSc or equivalent
• Professional registration

Experience Desirable

• Previous experience in a leadership role

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Essential

• Experience of performing routine QC on imaging and non-imaging equipment and able to analyse results and recommend most appropriate course of action.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Radiation Protection Legislation and how it applies to Nuclear Medicine.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to deliver training.
• Good organisational skills, including ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to establish good working relationships with staff in and outside the department.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS software, e.g. CRIS, PACS

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Specialist experience in Nuclear Medicine / Molecular Radiotherapy

Desirable

• Relevant scientific, BSC & MSc or equivalent
• Professional registration

Experience Desirable

• Previous experience in a leadership role

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Essential

• Experience of performing routine QC on imaging and non-imaging equipment and able to analyse results and recommend most appropriate course of action.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Radiation Protection Legislation and how it applies to Nuclear Medicine.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to deliver training.
• Good organisational skills, including ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to establish good working relationships with staff in and outside the department.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS software, e.g. CRIS, PACS

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.

Employer details Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust wide

Gloucester, Cheltenham

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust wide

Gloucester, Cheltenham

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)