Medical Physicist & Clinical Scientist, Nuclear Medicine

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A large teaching hospital in the UK is seeking a Medical Physicist - Clinical Scientist to support Nuclear Medicine operations. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered or able to register within a year. Responsibilities include performing quality control on equipment, supporting patient care with radionuclide therapies, and conducting audits. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential. This exciting opportunity offers career growth within a collaborative environment focused on innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Understanding legal framework for the safe use of radioactive materials in clinical work.
• Experience with complex equipment used in Nuclear Medicine.
• Ability to set up and calibrate expensive medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of an effective scientific service in Nuclear Medicine.
• Carry out annual audits of Nuclear Medicine departments.
• Provide radiation protection advice to patients.

Skills

Problem solving using own initiative

Effective oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Good (1st or 2nd class) honours degree in physical sciences

Masters (MSc) in medical physics

HCPC registered Clinical Scientist

Tools

Specialist image processing software

Database management

Job description

A large teaching hospital in the UK is seeking a Medical Physicist - Clinical Scientist to support Nuclear Medicine operations. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered or able to register within a year. Responsibilities include performing quality control on equipment, supporting patient care with radionuclide therapies, and conducting audits. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential. This exciting opportunity offers career growth within a collaborative environment focused on innovative healthcare solutions.