Principal Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine)

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist to support its Nuclear Medicine Service. You'll apply expert knowledge in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and therapeutic practices, manage equipment, and ensure compliance with regulations. Enthusiastic candidates with a passion for improving healthcare are encouraged to apply. Opportunities for personal and professional growth await.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Radionuclide Therapy.
• Experience in equipment management and QA.
• Line management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nuclear Medicine Service with expertise.
• Act as a Medical Physics Expert in Nuclear Medicine.
• Deliver the MRT service and ensure compliance.

Job description

Overview

The Principal Clinical Scientist will support the Nuclear Medicine Service by applying scientific knowledge at an expert level in the Nuclear Medicine Clinics, including diagnostic Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Radionuclide Therapy (MRT) and PET/CT.

The post-holder will act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Nuclear Medicine as required by the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and will work across the Nuclear Medicine departments at both Nottingham City Hospital (including the Nottingham PET/CT Centre) and Queen's Medical Centre, and external customer King's Mill Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Equipment management and QA
• Optimization and service development
• Direct delivery of the MRT service
• Ensuring legislative compliance
• Maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Line management
• Teaching, training, and research

About NUH and equal opportunities

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.