Nuclear Physicist

Compass Associates; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 72.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Clinical autonomy

New PET/CT tech

Career progression

International support

Service development

Long-term leadership

Descripción de la vacante

Compass Associates are recruiting a Principal Physicist – Nuclear Medicine & Theranostics for a renowned international healthcare organisation in South West London. This senior role offers substantial autonomy to shape a specialist cancer care service while contributing to the expansion of UK capabilities.

You will lead the Nuclear Medicine physics team, oversee new PET/CT technology commissioning, and drive robust QA/QC, governance and regulatory compliance across a growing network.

Formación

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in Medical Physics.
• MSc or higher in Medical Physics or Radiation Physics.
• Significant post-qualification Nuclear Medicine physics experience.
• Experience with PET/CT, SPECT/CT and theranostics.
• Experience in equipment commissioning, QA/QC and clinical service development.
• Strong knowledge of radiation protection, regulatory compliance and clinical governance.
• Recognition as Medical Physics Expert (MPE) or progress toward.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support Nuclear Medicine physics services including PET/CT and theranostics.
• Oversee commissioning, acceptance testing and clinical implementation of new PET/CT equipment.
• Develop QA/QC programmes and radiation protection policies.
• Provide expert dosimetry and imaging optimisation guidance.
• Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR17, ARSAC and UK regulations.
• Support clinical governance, risk assessments and service development.
• Collaborate with clinicians, suppliers and advisers to enable service expansion.

Conocimientos

Nuclear Medicine physics

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Clinical governance

Educación

MSc in Medical Physics

HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist

Descripción del empleo

Principal Physicist – Nuclear Medicine & Theranostics

Circa £80,000 Depending on Experience + Benefits

Are you an experienced Nuclear Medicine Physicist looking for an opportunity to take genuine ownership of a specialist service?

Would you welcome the chance to help introduce new PET/CT technology, shape the future of molecular imaging and play a pivotal role in the expansion of cancer care services across the UK?

Compass Associates are delighted to be working with a leading international healthcare organisation specialising in advanced cancer care and oncology services, to recruit a Principal Physicist – Nuclear Medicine & Theranostics for an established specialist centre in South West London.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an ambitious, rapidly expanding healthcare provider, offering significant clinical autonomy, the opportunity to develop a specialist Nuclear Medicine service, and potential progression into wider leadership responsibilities as the organisation continues to expand.

The Position

As Principal Physicist, you will take a senior, hands‑on role in the development and delivery of Nuclear Medicine physics, molecular imaging and theranostics services.

A key focus of the position will be supporting the introduction and commissioning of a new PET/CT system, alongside establishing robust clinical governance, radiation protection and quality assurance processes.

Working closely with Nuclear Medicine Physicians, Radiologists, Oncologists, Radiographers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist scientific expertise to ensure safe, effective and high-quality service delivery.

You will have considerable autonomy within the London service, whilst benefiting from the support of an established international network of medical physics, clinical and governance professionals.

As the organisation expands its UK services, there is also potential for the successful candidate to progress into broader national leadership responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting Nuclear Medicine physics services, including PET/CT, SPECT/CT and theranostics.
• Supporting the commissioning, acceptance testing and clinical implementation of new PET/CT equipment.
• Developing and maintaining robust quality assurance and quality control programmes.
• Providing expert scientific advice on radiation protection, imaging optimisation and dosimetry.
• Ensuring compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR17, ARSAC and relevant UK regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to clinical governance, risk assessments, policies and departmental procedures.
• Supporting the development of molecular imaging and radionuclide therapy services.
• Working collaboratively with clinical colleagues, equipment suppliers and external specialist advisers.
• Supporting future service expansion, innovation, research and professional development.

The Candidate

We are interested in speaking with experienced Nuclear Medicine Physicists and Clinical Scientists who are looking for a senior position offering genuine autonomy, technical challenge and the opportunity to develop a specialist service.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in Medical Physics.
• An MSc or higher qualification in Medical Physics, Radiation Physics or a closely related subject.
• Significant post-qualification experience in Nuclear Medicine physics.
• Experience across PET/CT, SPECT/CT and/or theranostics services.
• Experience in equipment commissioning, acceptance testing, QA/QC and clinical service development.
• Strong knowledge of radiation protection, regulatory compliance and clinical governance.
• Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Nuclear Medicine, or a well-developed portfolio towards recognition.
• Excellent communication, leadership and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Confidence working independently and taking ownership of specialist clinical projects.

Experience in PET/CT service implementation, radionuclide therapy, RPA/RWA responsibilities or the development of new Nuclear Medicine services would be advantageous.

Importantly, we recognise that candidates may not meet every criterion. Applications are encouraged from experienced professionals who meet the majority of the requirements and demonstrate the potential to develop further, with appropriate training and support available.

Salary & Benefits

The position offers a salary of circa £80,000 depending on experience, alongside a highly attractive opportunity for professional development and long-term career progression.

Key attractions include:

• Competitive Salary - Circa £80,000 depending on experience.
• Work-Life Balance - Monday-Friday working within a specialist clinical environment.
• Clinical Autonomy - Take ownership of Nuclear Medicine physics within an established oncology centre.
• New Technology - Play a leading role in the introduction and commissioning of a new PET/CT system.
• Career Progression - Potential to develop into wider UK leadership responsibilities as the organisation expands.
• International Support - Access experienced medical physics, clinical and governance specialists across an established international healthcare network.
• Service Development - Help shape the future of molecular imaging and theranostics services.
• Long-Term Opportunity - Join an expanding organisation investing significantly in specialist cancer care across the UK.