Clinical Scientist Nuclear Medicine

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a permanent Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine (Band 7) to offer scientific support across Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Protection services. The role requires a Master's in Medical Physics and experience in Nuclear Medicine. Key responsibilities include performing routine quality control of equipment, training staff, and participating in radiation audits. This full-time position offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 annually, in a dynamic and supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Specialist experience in Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Radiotherapy is essential.
• Candidates should have previous leadership experience.
• Ability to perform routine QC on imaging and non-imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support to Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Protection services.
• Conduct quality control for imaging and non-imaging equipment.
• Train staff and carry out a variety of radiation audits.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine experience

Radiation Protection understanding

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

NHS software knowledge

Education

MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent

Professional registration

Tools

CRIS

PACS

IsoStock

Job description

Clinical Scientist Nuclear Medicine - Band 7

Go back Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 02 February 2026

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 consists of 24 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 the 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 Molecular Therapies. Flexibility is required for this role.

Nuclear Medicine is a part of Medical Physics.

This is an exciting time to join the department.

Additional working pattern details: 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 a variety of radiation audits.

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. We provide 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.

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

• Specialist experience in Nuclear Medicine / Molecular Radiotherapy
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
• Professional registration

Experience

• Previous experience in a leadership role

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

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

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 name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year (pa pro rata if part‑time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

318-26-T0035

Job locations

Trustwide