clinical scientists

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in London is looking for a principal clinical scientist to lead the physics aspects of the Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) service. The successful candidate will manage the nuclear medicine physics team and support both clinical and research activities. This role involves developing clinical protocols and providing high-standard scientific support. The trust provides a flexible working environment, staff discounts, and a commitment to equality and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Interest-free season ticket loan

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear medicine physics practice.
• Ability to lead teams and manage day-to-day operations.
• Strong background in developing clinical and research protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physics aspects of the MRT service.
• Manage the operation of the MRT nuclear medicine physics team.
• Provide support to clinical and research activities.

Job description

This exciting role is to act as a principal clinical scientist in a joint clinical‑academic department in a large London teaching hospital. The role covers the whole breadth of nuclear medicine physics practice, with a focus on leading the physics aspects of the Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) service and providing high‑standard scientific and technical support to clinical and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physics aspects of the MRT service and manage the day‑to‑day operation of the MRT nuclear medicine physics team.
• Take responsibility for the molecular radiotherapy services provided by the medical physics team, including pediatric and adult in‑patient and out‑patient programmes.
• Develop and specify new and existing clinical and research protocols, and introduce and evaluate new procedures and equipment.
• Provide duty physicist cover to the Clinical Nuclear Medicine Service.
• Participate in audit activities, policy implementation, governance and quality standards of the department.
• Contribute to research, development and teaching programmes, including research projects with internal and external institutions.
• Deliver teaching and lecturing, and supervise local and visiting staff to support their continuing education and competence development.
• Act as a Medical Physics Expert for the department and any external departments supported by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine.

About the Institute

The Institute of Nuclear Medicine at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is internationally recognised for excellence in academic and clinical nuclear medicine, offering over 20,000 studies per year and a broad portfolio of cutting‑edge imaging and radionuclide therapy equipment.

Benefits & Working Environment

• Flexible working arrangements with a dedicated policy allowing staff to apply for flexible working from the beginning of employment.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan for travel and a range of staff discounts.
• Strong focus on equality, diversity and inclusive culture, with a commitment to recruiting a diverse workforce.