Senior Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine

Velindre NHS Trust; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospital transport allowance

Job summary

Velindre University NHS Trust is advertising a Band 7 Senior Clinical Scientist in the Nuclear Medicine team at Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. The role requires HCPC-registered clinical scientists (or near registration via STP/Route 2) to deliver diagnostic imaging, QA, image processing and radionuclide therapies, with scope for research and service development.

The post supports upcoming hospital moves and development across a world-class cancer care environment, offering opportunities for

Qualifications

• HCPC registration with Nuclear Medicine expertise or eligibility.
• Significant experience in Nuclear Medicine and diagnostic imaging.
• Ability to lead teaching and training within the department.
• Comprehensive knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical scientist expertise in Nuclear Medicine with autonomy.
• Contribute to routine imaging, non-imaging and radionuclide therapies and trials.
• Lead teaching and staff training within Velindre Cancer Centre.
• Engage in development of service and research initiatives.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Strong teamwork

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

MSc in Medical Physics

HCPC registration or eligible

Route 2/STP pathway

Membership of profession

Tools

SPECT/CT

Radionuclide calibrator

Gamma counter

Image processing

Job description

Senior Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine

Band 7

Main area Healthcare Science Services Grade Band 7 Contract 2 full time posts available; 1 permanent and 1 fixed term for 12 months Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 120-HS161-0926

Site Velindre Cancer Service Town Whitchurch, Cardiff Salary £50,129 - £57,365 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC), which is a committed equal opportunities employer. VCC welcomes applications from people who share our vision;

Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.

our values;

• Caring
• Respectful
• Accountable

& who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in an organisation with the ambition to provide world class services & care to our patients.

VCC is an amazing place to work & develop your career. It is undertaking a 5 year transformation programme which will enable cancer services to meet the future needs of our patients across South East Wales. Not only will programme see VCC moving into a new purpose built cancer hospital, it will provide opportunities for patients to receive treatments closer to their homes. The infrastructure changes will offer our employees opportunities to work across a number of sites, in new and different ways, create development opportunities & increase flexible working practices.

VCC provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.

For more information on this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager, who will be pleased to discuss it with you.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

We're excited to advertise a Band 7 Senior Clinical Scientist post in the Nuclear Medicine team at Velindre Cancer Centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist (or someone close to registration through STP/Route 2) to join a friendly and supportive team delivering a wide range of nuclear medicine services. The role includes involvement in diagnostic imaging, quality assurance, image processing, and a growing portfolio of radionuclide therapies including Lu-177 PRRT, I-131 and Ra-223, as well as clinical trials and service development.

It's a particularly exciting time to join us as we prepare to move into the new Velindre Cancer Centre, opening in February 2027. The new hospital will provide a state-of-the-art environment for patients and staff, with modern facilities designed to support innovation, research and excellent patient care.

Outside work, Cardiff offers the best of both worlds. As Wales's capital city, it provides all the benefits of a modern, vibrant city, with excellent restaurants, culture and sporting events. At the same time, some of the UK's most spectacular scenery is right on your doorstep. Beautiful beaches along the South Wales coast and world-class hiking in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park are both within around an hour's drive, making it an ideal location for anyone who enjoys the outdoors.

x1 This post is fixed term for 12 months due - meet the needs of the service

x1 Permanent

Main duties of the job

The role of the post-holder is to provide clinical scientist expertise in the field of Nuclear Medicine. The role involves autonomy and personal responsibility.

The post-holder is required to participate in the routine clinical service (both diagnostic imaging, non-imaging and radionuclide therapies) as well as clinicaltrials.

The post holder is expected to take a leading role in the teaching and training of staff and students.

The role involves using highly complex imaging and measurement equipment, developing and applying information technology, dealing with hazardssuchas radiation and biological samples.

Interpreting and complying with extensive legislation is an essential part of the post-holder’s duties.

The post-holder will be required to contribute to staff and service development in Velindre Cancer Centre, both within and outside the department.

Liaison with professional colleagues, including senior medical staff, the MPE and RPA, is an essential requirement of the post-holder’s duties.

Working for our organisation

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027—an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other—ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

We'd be very grateful if you could share this opportunity with colleagues, trainees or anyone who may be interested.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• MSc in Medical Physics, physical science or equivalent
• Membership of profession or scientific organisations
• Completion of route 2 training or the National School of Healthcare Science STP scheme and subsequent registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or for non-UK candidates the certainty of getting registration).
• Candidates close to completion of route 2 training or STP are encouraged to apply and will be considered

Skills and Attributes

• Good writing skills when writing documentation and procedures
• Good communication skills conveying scientific issues to colleagues and patients.
• Ease of maths calculations.
• Understanding of guidelines and legislation relevant to delivery of a nuclear medicine service
• Good analytical skills for scientific research and development
• Able to understand, use and implement specialist manufacturer supplied software
• Excellent scientific report writing skills, communication and organisational skills
• A good communicator and an ability to obtain co-operation of staff and patients
• Must have physical dexterity to draw up radiopharmaceuticals in a safe manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Calm disposition and ability to deal with people
• Ability to work under pressure

Experience

• Significant experience training and working within a Nuclear Medicine department; working in a patient facing role and with unsealed radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience of using and performing quality assurance on a range of technical equipment such as a SPECT/CT, radionuclide calibrator and gamma counter. Including experience in image processing.
• Experience in the delivery of radionuclide therapy to patients, some of which require lead aprons to be worn and prolonged periods of standing during the delivery of the therapy.

Other

• Engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Matthew Talboys [e-mail] Job title Head of Nuclear Medicine Email address [e-mail]